Cell vs Settle In
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cell
Acquire essential life, work, and health skills through short, accessible lessons. This app offers courses in languages, math, digital literacy, and even health exercises, with certified coaching and certificates upon completion.
- Quick 3-minute lessons
- Certified personal coach
- Course certificates
- Feedback and support
- Offline learning
- Cross-device access
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Get the skills you need for everyday life, work, and health with Cell-Ed’s mobile learning app. We teach you important topics including languages, math, US citizenship, digital skills, and even basic exercises to improve your daily health! Our app makes learning easy with: - Quick 3-minute lessons - Certified, accredited personal coach - Course certificates - Feedback and support Whether you’re at home or on-the-go, you can learn anytime, anywhere. You can access your lessons on any phone or computer device, even without wi-fi. How it works: 1. Download the app for free. 2. Enter your PIN number (you get a PIN number from your sponsor such as local library, government program, employer, or healthcare provider). 3. Start learning! What learners like you are saying about Cell-Ed: "With Cell-Ed, because I learned to read, I feel liberated. This has changed my life." "The program is great, especially the work series. I landed a couple of interviews because of it." "Whoever came up with this program is a genius. Every school in the US should do this–to have a program that can teach via text messages." "It is really helpful and you can do it whenever you have time. I just connect my headphones and listen, even when I’m cooking or with my daughter." "When I got the certificate for completing 5 courses, it really brightened up my day … It made me feel very proud of myself." "I started not being able to walk the whole 6 minutes at the beginning of the program. My feet and legs hurt. I am now walking 30 minutes 3 times a day and my legs don't hurt anymore." Get started today!
Settle In
This app provides newcomers to the U.S. with practical tips, reliable information, and direct support. It features a messaging system for quick answers, a news feed for updates, and an extensive resource library in multiple languages.
- Two-way messaging with Digital Community Liaison
- News feed for U.S. living updates
- Expanded resource library with articles and videos
- Multilingual support (7 languages for messaging, 11 for resources)
- Direct access to Settle In website content
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Settle In is designed to support newcomers as they navigate life in the United States. Whether you’re looking for practical tips, reliable information, or answers to your questions, Settle In puts everything you need right at your fingertips. Key Features - Two-Way Messaging: Connect directly with our Digital Community Liaison team for answers in 7 languages—within one business day. - News Feed: Stay informed with timely updates about living in the U.S. - Expanded Resource Library: Explore articles, videos, and guides in 11 languages, all drawn from the Settle In website. Since 2017, Settle In has helped thousands of newcomers access multilingual, mobile-friendly resources. With this relaunch, we’re making it easier than ever to find trusted information and get support—anytime, anywhere. Download Settle In today and start your journey with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Settle In at 4.7 against Cell's 4.0. Settle In also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Settle In holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Cell's written reviews are positive against 50% of Settle In's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cell | Settle In |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (29 ratings) | 4.7 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cell-Ed, Inc. | International Rescue Committee, Inc. |
Customer experience
Cell
Settle In
In-app purchases
Cell
No in-app purchases
Settle In
No in-app purchases









