The Actuary vs ODA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Actuary
This publication provides monthly updates on pensions, insurance, risk, and economics for actuarial professionals. It features news, research, and interviews written by experienced actuaries.
- Monthly actuarial news and features
- Covers pensions, insurance, risk, and economics
- Research and interviews
- Written by actuaries for actuaries
- Official publication of the UK actuarial profession
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The Actuary is the official publication of the actuarial profession in the United Kingdom, written by actuaries for actuaries and published by Redactive Media Group on behalf of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). It is distributed monthly to all members of the IFoA. The editorial team includes experienced working actuaries who volunteer their time and expertise, on a range of topics and specialisms within the magazine. This intrinsic participation is the very heart of The Actuary. The magazine covers a vast range of topics including pensions, insurance, risk and economics. It is a must read for current news, features, research and interviews.
ODA
AI-driven behavioral analytics for personal and organizational development. Offers quick, scientific assessments to uncover potential, guide growth, and support strategic decisions with detailed, personalized reports.
- AI-driven behavioral analytics
- Personalized assessment reports
- Career interest exploration
- Leadership skill evaluation
- Motivation and values assessment
- Actionable insights for growth
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On demand assessment (ODA) is your go-to solution for comprehensive, AI-driven behavioral analytics in the palm of your hand. Designed for individuals and organizations alike, ODA offers a suite of advanced assessments tailored to uncover potential, guide personal development, and support strategic decision-making. Whether you are exploring your career interests, evaluating leadership skills, or understanding your motivation and values, ODA simplifies the process with scientific, quick-to-complete assessments. Each assessment generates detailed, personalized reports with actionable insights to empower your journey toward personal growth or organizational excellence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ODA at 5.0 against The Actuary's 3.0. The Actuary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. ODA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Actuary asks for nothing beyond the download.
ODA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Actuary | ODA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Redactive Publishing Ltd | Global Psytech Sdn. Bhd. |
Customer experience
The Actuary
ODA
In-app purchases
The Actuary
No in-app purchases
ODA
- Talent insight$0.99
- Career fit assessment$1.99
- Career Fit for Kids (13-15)$4.99
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