Comparison

Micro vs Imprint

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

Imprint

This app offers bite-sized visual learning sessions on a wide range of topics, from psychology to finance. Master complex concepts quickly with elegant visuals and retain knowledge through daily quizzes. Save and review key insights in sessions lasting two minutes or less.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized visual learning
  • Master essential topics
  • Understand complex concepts
  • Daily retention quizzes
  • Save and review insights
  • Short learning sessions
Features
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Imprint is your visual guide to the world's most important knowledge. - Master essential topics in psychology, philosophy, history, finance, leadership, business, health, science, technology and more. - Understand complex concepts quickly, with elegant visuals that clarify key ideas and help you stay focused. - Take challenging daily quizzes that help you retain what you've learned. - Save and review the insights and visuals that matter most to you. - Complete a chapter in two minutes or less, in bite-sized sessions throughout your day. - Explore our rapidly expanding catalog, featuring: COURSES - Philosophy and the Meaning Life with Professor John Kaag - Finance and Investing: Essential Concepts for Wealth-Building - Interpersonal Dynamics: The Psychology of Human Relationships - Principles of Productivity: Skills and Strategies for Getting Things Done QUICK READS - The Freudian Mind: Id, Ego, Superego - mRNA Vaccines and the Future of Immunity - The Imprint Guide to Gerrymandering VISUAL GUIDES TO BESTSELLING BOOKS - Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari - Atomic Habits by James Clear - The Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market by Matthew Kratter ...and much more! -- SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS: Imprint offers an auto-renewing yearly subscription and an auto-renewing monthly subscription which allows you full access to all of the content in our catalog for as long as you maintain an active subscription. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on your country. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes account at the time of initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period end date, and the cost of the renewal will be listed. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Read more about our Privacy Policy here: https://bit.ly/2UzFLvt Read more about our Terms of Service here: https://bit.ly/2Jc1rZm

Screenshots

Micro4 screens
Imprint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Imprint at 4.8 against Micro's 2.0. Imprint also leads on ratings volume (56K vs 1) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). Micro's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Imprint sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Imprint holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Imprint has 56K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Micro versus Imprint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroImprint
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (56K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—38.0% of reviews
Number of ratings156K — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#7 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB193 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMobiedge Technologies Inc.Polywise, Inc.

Customer experience

Micro

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

Imprint

All ratings56,158 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,378 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative54.8%

Bugs and requests

Micro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Imprint

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing or crashing issues
  • Inconsistent load times
  • Syncing problems between devices
  • Unfinished or incomplete courses

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sync progress across devices
  • Dark mode option
  • More diverse content topics
  • Ability to download content offline
  • Better organization of saved content

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
Show 7 more
  • 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
14 purchases

Imprint

Subscriptions14
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$10.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription$11.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription4 variants$15.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Imprint premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Discount yearly (7 day trial)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Discounted yearly (no trial)$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial3 variants$74.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription (Discount)7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Micro free?
Micro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Imprint free?
Imprint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Micro or Imprint?
Imprint is rated higher. Micro averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Imprint averages 4.8 from 56K ratings.
Do Micro or Imprint have ads?
Imprint shows ads; Micro does not.

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