Study@INSEAD vs GetSmarter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Study@INSEAD
This app serves as a companion for INSEAD Executive Education programs. It helps participants manage tasks, access course materials, connect with classmates and faculty, and take notes during sessions. Offline access to readings is also available.
- Programme management
- Classmate and faculty networking
- Task and deadline tracking
- Access to readings and notes
- Campus information
- Profile management
- Offline content backup
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Study@INSEAD is your INSEAD Executive Education programme companion. Discover your programme management team and future classmates, keep track of preparation tasks and access required readings. During class you can take notes and annotate hand-outs. Please note that the Study@INSEAD app is intended for participants who are registered in selected INSEAD Executive Education programmes and requires a recent login and password, sent to you by email from INSEAD. If you are not yet enrolled as a participant, we invite you to consult our programmes at the Executive Education Portfolio section of our website. Upon logging into the app for the first time, you will be given the chance to view the App Tour and then be able to view the different sections: -Home tab: read the welcome message and announcements posted by Programme Team -To Do tab: track open tasks sent to you and manage your deadlines -Study tab: view schedule, access readings and make notes -People tab: meet your fellow participants and INSEAD team -Campus tab: explore details about life on campus and how to get there Additional notes: your profile photo acts as a gateway to other features (i.e. edit profile, change INSEAD password, and back up your programme content to a .ZIP file for offline access to readings). We highly recommend that you complete your bio page and upload a profile photo so that others can get to know you. Enjoy your INSEAD Executive Education companion!
GetSmarter
Access your online campus and course materials from anywhere. Engage with course content, participate in discussions, submit assignments, and track your academic progress and grades on the go.
- Access course content anytime
- Participate in quizzes and forums
- Submit assignments
- Track deadlines
- Receive instant notifications
- View grades and track progress
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Welcome to the GetSmarter Campus app: the essential companion for your professional development journey. Designed for the modern student, this app ensures that your course materials, faculty, and peers are always within reach. Key app features: - Browse the catalog: Explore the full range of GetSmarter short courses. - Learn on the go: Access videos, readings, and course content offline while you’re on the move. - Keep informed: Stay ahead of deadlines with smart, real-time reminders. - Collaborate with peers: Engage in forums and peer-to-peer discussions. - Track your performance: Check your progress with real-time visibility into your grades and milestones. GetSmarter with edX bridges the gap between work and study to help you gain the verifiable skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. GetSmarter and edX are owned by 2U.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GetSmarter at 58% against Study@INSEAD's 33%. Study@INSEAD's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Study@INSEAD | GetSmarter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 57.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INSEAD | GetSmarter Online Limited |
Customer experience
Study@INSEAD
GetSmarter
Bugs and requests
Study@INSEAD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
GetSmarter
Reported bugs
3 issues- Error connecting to server
- File picker not working properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to take notes within the app
- Sync progress between app and website
- Improved discussion thread navigation
In-app purchases
Study@INSEAD
No in-app purchases
GetSmarter
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Study@INSEAD free?
Is GetSmarter free?
Do Study@INSEAD or GetSmarter have ads?
Which is updated more often, Study@INSEAD or GetSmarter?
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