Comparison

StudyPug vs Kenning

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

Head to head
About

StudyPug

This app offers over 5,000 video lessons created by certified teachers to help K-12 and college students master math and English. It includes features like photo problem search, practice exercises with feedback, and progress tracking, along with test prep for various standardized exams.

Highlights
  • 5,000+ video lessons by certified teachers
  • Photo search for math problems
  • Step-by-step explanations
  • Practice problems with instant feedback
  • Progress tracking and mastery scores
  • Test prep for SAT, GED, ASVAB, AP, ACT, ACCUPLACER
Features
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Math & English Help That Actually Works We teach four subjects: Math, English, Science and Social Studies. 5,000+ step-by-step video lessons run from Kindergarten through college, and test-prep courses for the SAT, GED, ASVAB, AP, ACT and ACCUPLACER are in the catalog. HOW A SESSION RUNS • Pick 7th Grade Math and the topics arrive in the order the course teaches them • Each lesson teaches the method, then works through an example • Practice adjusts to your child's level, with the full solution after every question • They can retake a quiz until the score says the topic is solid • Continue Learning opens the next topic, never one already finished • Study Points and a daily streak keep the habit going • When they are stuck mid-question, Photo Search finds the lesson that covers it WHAT YOU GET AS THE PARENT • Each child gets their own profile and their own progress • A study plan on each course they open, in the order your state's standards set out • Topic scores that are current the moment you open the app • Homeschool families set the pace; nothing is marked late WHAT IS COVERED On video: Math from Kindergarten to college. English and Social Studies to Grade 7. Science to Grade 7, plus senior Physics and Chemistry (including Organic Chemistry). Questions and quizzes: all four subjects, Kindergarten to Grade 12 Test prep in the catalog: SAT Math, GED Mathematics, ASVAB Math Knowledge, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Statistics, ACT Math, ACCUPLACER 2.1+ MILLION U.S. STUDENTS USE STUDYPUG • 50,000+ practice problems with worked solutions • Courses aligned to your state standards, so the next topic follows the one their class just finished WHAT IT COSTS Plans start at $14.99 a month. Cancel any time. StudyPug is a subscription service. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.studypug.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.studypug.com/terms

About

Kenning

Acquire knowledge on diverse subjects through engaging, short lessons and quizzes. New content covering history, science, and general knowledge is introduced weekly to enhance daily learning.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized lessons
  • Check-in questions
  • Variety of topics
  • New content weekly
  • History content
  • Science content
  • General knowledge
Features
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Learn about the world in a fun and engaging format using bite-sized lessons and check-in questions to make sure you remember what you learn. Kenning features content on a variety of topics including history, science, and general knowledge, with new topics added every week!

Screenshots

StudyPug4 screens
Kenning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StudyPug at 59% against Kenning's 0%. StudyPug also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 2). Kenning's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. StudyPug sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Kenning asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StudyPug holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StudyPug has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of StudyPug's written reviews are positive against 0% of Kenning's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudyPug ships an update every 8 days, Kenning every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
StudyPug versus Kenning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudyPugKenning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB32 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStudyPug Inc.Kenning, Inc.

Customer experience

StudyPug

All ratings2,083 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative34.8%

Kenning

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

StudyPug

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Inability to cancel subscription
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free content and lessons
  • Interactive exercises and games
  • Expanded course coverage
  • Improved user interface
  • Ability to download videos for offline use

Kenning

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

StudyPug

Subscriptions9
  • StudyPug (1-week)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • StudyPug (1-month)3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Month
  • StudyPug (1-month)1 Month trial$14.991 Month
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  • StudyPug (1-month)$14.991 Month
  • StudyPug (6-months)3 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • StudyPug (1-year)3 Days trial$58.991 Year
  • StudyPug (6-months)$58.996 Months
  • StudyPug (6-months)$79.006 Months
  • StudyPug (1-year)$88.991 Year
None

Kenning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StudyPug free?
StudyPug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kenning free?
Kenning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StudyPug or Kenning?
StudyPug is rated higher. StudyPug averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Kenning averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do StudyPug or Kenning have ads?
StudyPug shows ads; Kenning does not.
Which is updated more often, StudyPug or Kenning?
StudyPug ships an update every 8 days, and Kenning every 9 days. Most recently, StudyPug was updated on November 11, 2026 and Kenning on November 3, 2026.

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