Comparison

COURSEMO vs Cialfo

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

Head to head
About

COURSEMO

This app offers comprehensive study materials for IGCSE, A Level, and AP courses, developed by experienced international educators. It provides chapter summaries, knowledge points, vocabulary, and past papers to help students prepare for exams and gain admission to top universities.

Highlights
  • 27 international courses (IGCSE, A Level, AP)
  • Chapter summaries and knowledge points
  • Vocabulary and past papers
  • Overseas study guidance
  • Study social circle with Q&A
  • Hand-writing notes feature
Features
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COURSEMO, used to be A Level Revision, is a professional study App developed by experienced teachers from Shenzhen College of International Education. It includes IGCSE & A Level from UK and AP from US. We devote ourselves to higher quality international courses. Providing free yet valuable chapter summary, knowledge points, vocabularies, and past-papers for 27 courses, we dedicate ourselves to helping students get into top universities. COURSEMO core advantages: 1. Multi-perspective course system: IGCSE/A LEVEL/AP, Math, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Human Geography, Biology, Economics, Macroeconomics, Business, History, World History, Sociology, Environmental Science in total 27 courses are included. 2. Comprehensive tutorial: Courses arrangements include Chapter Summary, Exam Hall, Subject Term, Quick Note, and Formula. Based on real lecturing process, comprehensively help students absorb knowledge efficiently. 3. Overseas study guidance: international school recommendation, overseas study information, Customized solution. We make unique solution for each user. 4. Study social circle: Hand-writing notes, Interesting study buddy squad, Question & Answer for both teachers and students… We creating a study environment to motivate students to study.

About

Cialfo

This app helps students research universities and programs, offering personalized recommendations based on their academic background and interests. It streamlines the application process by tracking deadlines, facilitating submissions, and providing updates. Access a wealth of information to make informed educational decisions.

Highlights
  • University and program research
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Admission requirement details
  • Financial aid information
  • Application deadline tracking
  • Application submission assistance
  • Application status updates
Features
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Getting into university is one of the biggest decisions of your life. Cialfo makes the process clearer, faster, and a lot less stressful — whether you're just starting to explore or already filling out applications. Find your university Search 5,000+ universities and courses worldwide. Filter by country, city, tuition fees, acceptance rate, course type, and more. Bookmark your favourites, compare them side by side, and build a shortlist that actually makes sense for you. From top-ranked universities in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia to emerging institutions across Asia and Europe — it's all here. Track every application See exactly where you stand across every university you're applying to. Set deadlines, log your progress, and get reminders so nothing falls through the cracks. No more spreadsheets, no more missed submissions. Ask Saige, your AI Saige uses your academic profile, budget, and target destinations to recommend universities worth applying to — and answers any admissions question you throw at it. Ask about entry requirements, application deadlines, scholarship eligibility, or which course fits your career goals. Get real answers, not generic advice. Explore careers and scholarships Not sure what to study? Start with where you want to end up. Explore careers, understand what qualifications they need, and work backwards to find the right course and university. Discover scholarship opportunities from around the world and filter by eligibility, amount, and deadline. Read guides written for students Articles and guides on personal statements, application timelines, scholarship applications, student visas, SAT and A-Level requirements, and everything else you need to navigate the admissions process — written in plain English, not counselor jargon. Cialfo is used by students applying to universities across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and more. Whether you're aiming for an Ivy League school, a Russell Group university, or exploring options across Southeast Asia — Cialfo helps you find the right fit and get there. Join 300,000+ students already using Cialfo to get into university.

Screenshots

COURSEMO4 screens
Cialfo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: COURSEMO at 3.0 against Cialfo's 2.4. COURSEMO also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Cialfo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (50 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. COURSEMO sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Cialfo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

COURSEMO holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cialfo has 50 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of COURSEMO's written reviews are positive against 62% of Cialfo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

COURSEMO ships an update every 9 days, Cialfo weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
COURSEMO versus Cialfo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCOURSEMOCialfo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better2.4 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews61.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings250 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOxbridge Education and Technology Co.,LtdCialfo Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

COURSEMO

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Cialfo

All ratings50 ratings
Positive34.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative64.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

COURSEMO

One-time7
  • 6 coins$0.99
  • 198 coins$29.99
  • 488 coins$74.99
Show 4 more
  • 998 coins$149.99
  • 1998 coins$299.99
  • 4998 coins$799.99
  • 5898 coins$899.99
None

Cialfo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is COURSEMO free?
COURSEMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cialfo free?
Cialfo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, COURSEMO or Cialfo?
COURSEMO is rated higher. COURSEMO averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cialfo averages 2.4 from 50 ratings.
Do COURSEMO or Cialfo have ads?
Neither COURSEMO nor Cialfo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, COURSEMO or Cialfo?
COURSEMO ships an update every 9 days, and Cialfo weekly. Most recently, COURSEMO was updated on June 1, 2026 and Cialfo on September 9, 2026.

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