Comparison

Micro vs Cards micro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Micro

This app offers bite-sized learning modules designed for easy comprehension and memorization, leveraging cognitive science principles. It features an autopilot mode that manages the learning process through spaced repetition and a course store with content for micro-learning.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized learning modules
  • Spaced repetition system
  • Autopilot learning management
  • Course store for micro-learning
  • Cognitive science-backed approach
Features
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Learning on autopilot. Enjoy but not endure it. Lifelong learning and especially continuous training is becoming increasingly important in a world of constant renovation and change. This app approaches the learning problem from a special angle backed by cognitive science: individual learning process management. • Bite-sized learning: “knowledge nuggets” are easier to grasp and memorize. It’s known antidote to the infamous problem of “shorten attention span”. • Autopilot mode: the app manages the whole learning process using spaced repetitions, makes it easy and enjoyable. • Course store: high quality courses specially made for micro-learning. It’s also opened to all instructional designers. The Micro-Learning App is a part of project “Mind Extension – Integrating Human Brains with Smart Devices”. For more information please check http://www.mobiedge.ca/mindext.

About

Cards micro

This app delivers bite-sized learning modules that take only 3-5 minutes to complete. Users can earn points, compete with colleagues, and receive notifications for new content. Access learning materials on your iPhone, iPad, or computer.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized learning modules
  • Daily challenges and points system
  • Quizzes to test knowledge
  • Personal progress tracking
  • Notifications for new content
  • Cross-platform access (iOS and web)
Features
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Micro-learning as it should be: simple, fast and effective! 3 to 5 minutes are enough to go through the micro-learning modules created and shared by your trainers or managers. Accumulate as many points as possible and challenge your colleagues on a daily basis, whenever you have a free moment, on the road or in the office. Features : - Discover new content regularly, at the pace you want and according to the trainings shared by your trainers, - Access the courses directly from your iPhone, iPad or computer (web version) - Quizzes: test your knowledge immediately with quizzes, - Progression: follow your personal statistics and challenge your colleagues with the points acquired after each training session, - Be notified as soon as a new training is available.

Screenshots

Micro4 screens
Cards micro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cards micro at 5.0 against Micro's 2.0. Cards micro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Micro's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Micro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cards micro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cards micro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Micro versus Cards micro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroCards micro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobiedge Technologies Inc.Seekoya

Customer experience

Micro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Cards micro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Micro

One-time10
  • Music Theory FreeFree
  • Learning Chinese the Micro-Learning Way (Free)Free
  • Web Development for Kids 1 HTML and CSSFree
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  • Learning Chinese the Micro-Learning Way 9 CN$0.99
  • Learning Chinese the Micro-Learning Way 8 CN$0.99
  • Learning Chinese the Micro-Learning Way 11 CN$0.99
  • Learning Chinese the Micro-Learning Way 10 CN$0.99
  • Learning Chinese the Micro-Learning Way 12 CN$0.99
  • Web Development for Kids 2 Bootstrap and jQuery$0.99
  • Web Development for Kids 3 Basic JavaScript$0.99
None

Cards micro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Micro free?
Micro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cards micro free?
Cards micro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Micro or Cards micro?
Cards micro is rated higher. Micro averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cards micro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Micro or Cards micro have ads?
Neither Micro nor Cards micro shows ads.

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