# eSMS Student vs Laureata

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | eSMS Student | Laureata |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esms-student/id1146884527/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laureata-study-simplified/id6745530493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 161 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [University of Arizona](https://appshunter.io/developer/437682109) | [Laureata, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812757487) |

## What reviewers say

### eSMS Student

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esms-student/id1146884527)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Laureata

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laureata-study-simplified/id6745530493)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Laureata Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Laureata Premium (Quarterly) | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Laureata Premium (Semesterly) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Laureata Premium Graduation 2027 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Laureata Premium Graduation 2028 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Laureata Premium Graduation 2029 | $39.99 | one-time |


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