MDX My Learning vs Learning Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MDX My Learning
Access your educational modules and program content offline, receive instant notifications, and engage in discussions. Upload files, view grades, and find contacts within your courses.
- Offline module access
- Instant notifications
- Contact fellow students
- Discussion forums
- Calendar events
- File uploads
- View grades
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MDX My Learning mobile app can be used to access My Learning on your mobile device independently or in conjunction with the MDX app. You can use the MDX My Learning app to: Browse the content of your modules and programme, even when offline Receive instant notifications of messages and other events direct to your mobile Find and contact other people in your modules and programme Read and contribute to discussion forums. See calendar events. Upload images, audio, videos and other files directly from your mobile device View your grades and more! Please see https://docs.moodle.org/32/en/Moodle_Mobile_features for all the latest information.
Learning Assistant
This app allows learners and assessors to easily capture evidence and observations for qualifications. It supports offline evidence capture and offers a built-in messaging system for quick communication. Requires a Learning Assistant login to access the e-portfolio platform.
- Offline evidence capture
- On-the-go observation recording
- Integrated messaging system
- e-portfolio synchronization
- Qualification support
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The Learning Assistant app is designed to support learners and assessors, and our intuitive interface allows you to easily capture evidence and observations relating to your qualifications: • Capture evidence anywhere at any time without the need for internet access, then upload to the e-portfolio when you are back online. • Communicate quickly and easily with the Learning Assistant messaging system straight from your tablet or handset. This app is designed to be used in conjunction with the Learning Assistant platform and requires Learning Assistant logins to use. For more information about the Learning Assistant e-portfolio and other features please visit our website or contact your Learning Assistant administrator.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Learning Assistant at every 6 weeks against MDX My Learning's every 6 months. Learning Assistant also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.
MDX My Learning ships an update every 6 months, Learning Assistant every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MDX My Learning | Learning Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 6.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Middlesex University | CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON INSTITUTE |
Customer experience
MDX My Learning
Learning Assistant
In-app purchases
MDX My Learning
No in-app purchases
Learning Assistant
No in-app purchases
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