# Extempore vs CARLS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CARLS at 100% against Extempore's 49%. CARLS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). Extempore's advantage is ratings volume (85 vs 22). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CARLS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Extempore's written reviews are positive against 100% of CARLS's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Extempore | CARLS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extempore/id1062018455/reviews) | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carls-carleton-in-your-pocket/id1273593313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 56 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deeloh Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062018454) | [Hawken Rives](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273577047) |

## What reviewers say

### Extempore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extempore/id1062018455)

Facilitates asynchronous video and audio assignments for foreign language learners and educators. Ensures spontaneous speech by preventing the use of prepared scripts.

**Highlights:** Asynchronous video/audio assignments, Extemporaneous speech enforcement, No need for scheduled interviews, Reduces class time for speaking, Instructor-created assignments

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy for speaking exercises
- 👍 Good for practicing speaking
- 👍 Great for Chinese practice
- 👍 Amazing enjoyment
- 👍 Works great for Spanish

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Struggles with issues
- 🐛 Leads to bad scores
- 🐛 Keeps locking assignments
- 🐛 Glitchy and terrible
- 🐛 Recording issues

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps locking assignments
- Recording issues
- Disappearing UI elements after stopping recording
- Error message: 'Error. Sorry, this question is unavailable.'
- App is slow and unusable

**Requested features**

- Allow users to use web version on mobile


### CARLS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carls-carleton-in-your-pocket/id1273593313)

Access campus information, dining menus, event calendars, and important contacts for a specific college. Find student organizations, stream media, and navigate campus with an interactive map. Stay updated on news and academic department happenings.

**Highlights:** Campus dining menus, Event calendar updates, Building hours, Campus directory, Streaming media access, Campus map, Student organization listings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Extempore free?

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

### Is CARLS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Extempore or CARLS?

CARLS is rated higher. Extempore averages 2.4 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while CARLS averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do Extempore or CARLS have ads?

Neither Extempore nor CARLS shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
