Comparison

eSMS Student vs Laureata

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

Head to head
About

eSMS Student

This app allows University of Arizona students to manage academic and career appointments, reserve study rooms, and view college events. It integrates with learning management systems and requires prior web portal login.

Highlights
  • Book and manage advising appointments
  • Schedule career coaching sessions
  • Reserve collaborative team rooms
  • View and RSVP to college events
  • Connect with D2L and Blackboard
Features
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eSMS/Student is the mobile form factor implementation of the student-centric interface of the Eller Student Management System, or eSMS. Please note: to use this app, students must be currently enrolled at the University of Arizona, and have logged into the web portal for eSMS at least once to validate their account. eSMS/Student will allow the user to do any/all of the following activities: book, reschedule or cancel an advising appointment with their designated advisor; book, reschedule or cancel a career coaching/professional development appointment with their major-affiliated career coach; reserve one of the five collaborative team rooms in the Professional Development Center for their group; review upcoming Eller College Events and RSVP to attend any that are of interest; connect with D2L and Blackboard. In order to use the Quick Advising check-in feature, eSMS/Student makes use of Location Background mode. When enabled, please be aware that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Laureata

This app helps college students master their courses with expert-curated study materials and smart learning tools. It offers flashcards, quizzes, and the ability to generate study aids from personal notes to improve understanding and track progress.

Highlights
  • Course-specific study packs
  • Flashcards and multiple choice quizzes
  • Generate study materials from notes
  • Progress tracking and grade estimates
  • Smart feedback on weak topics
  • Brain games for memory enhancement
Features
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Master your college classes faster with the all-in-one study app designed specifically for your courses. Whether you're prepping for finals or just staying on top of weekly assignments, Laureata gives you the edge with expertly curated, course-specific content and smart tools to help you learn. Key Features: - Study Packs for Your Courses: Study with high-quality flashcards and multiple choice questions designed by experts to match your actual college classes. - Flexible Study Modes: Switch between flashcards and multiple choice quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and identify weak spots. - Upload & Auto-Generate Study Materials: Drop in your own lecture notes or PDFs and let the app turn them into flashcards and exercises instantly. - Progress Tracking & Grade Estimates: Know where you stand. Get a personalized grade estimate based on your study performance and stay motivated. - Smart Feedback: See which topics need more attention and review the concepts you’re most likely to forget. - Brain Games: Boost your memory through neuroscience-backed working memory tasks. Whether you’re cramming last minute or building good study habits this semester, Laureata helps you study smarter, not harder. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://laureata.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://laureata.com/privacy

Screenshots

eSMS Student4 screens
Laureata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Laureata at 5.0 against eSMS Student's 1.8. Laureata also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). eSMS Student's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Laureata sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. eSMS Student asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Laureata holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eSMS Student has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eSMS Student ships an update every 2 months, Laureata every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
eSMS Student versus Laureata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereSMS StudentLaureata
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (16 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUniversity of ArizonaLaureata, Inc.

Customer experience

eSMS Student

All ratings16 ratings
Positive18.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Laureata

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

eSMS Student

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Laureata

Subscriptions3
  • Laureata Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Laureata Premium (Quarterly)$14.993 Months
  • Laureata Premium (Semesterly)$19.996 Months
One-time3
  • Laureata Premium Graduation 2027$29.99
  • Laureata Premium Graduation 2028$34.99
  • Laureata Premium Graduation 2029$39.99

Questions

Is eSMS Student free?
eSMS Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Laureata free?
Laureata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, eSMS Student or Laureata?
Laureata is rated higher. eSMS Student averages 1.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Laureata averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do eSMS Student or Laureata have ads?
Neither eSMS Student nor Laureata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eSMS Student or Laureata?
eSMS Student ships an update every 2 months, and Laureata every 3 weeks. Most recently, eSMS Student was updated on September 21, 2026 and Laureata on August 31, 2026.

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