# Professory vs LAYA.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LAYA. at none against Professory's 2. LAYA. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Professory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months. LAYA. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Professory ships an update fortnightly, LAYA. every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Professory | LAYA. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/professory/id1048213048/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **28** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abdulaziz Alshamma](https://appshunter.io/developer/999762147) | [ahmed alshammari](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808347271) |

## What reviewers say

### Professory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/professory/id1048213048)

This academic companion helps students make informed decisions about courses and professors through peer reviews. It also features a GPA calculator, a marketplace for used textbooks, and an AI assistant for academic inquiries.

**Highlights:** Rate professors and courses, GPA calculator, Used book marketplace, AI-powered academic assistant, University ratings and reviews, Social timeline for peers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Month Subscription (10KD) | $24.99 | per year |


### LAYA.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laya/id6808763010)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Professory free?

Professory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LAYA. free?

LAYA. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Professory or LAYA. have ads?

Professory shows ads; LAYA. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Professory or LAYA.?

Professory ships an update fortnightly, and LAYA. every 2 days. Most recently, Professory was updated on October 11, 2026 and LAYA. on October 1, 2026.

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