Cell vs IHG University
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!
IHG University
Access your personalized IHG learning journey and the IHG University course catalog on your mobile device. Track your learning progress in real-time while on the go. Note that some features may differ from the desktop version.
- Personalized learning journey access
- IHG University course catalog
- Real-time learning progress updates
- Mobile learning experience
- Access on iPhone and iPad
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Download the IHG University app, powered by SumTotal, to access a preferred learning experience on the go! The app enables you to access your personal IHG learning journey as well as the IHG University catalogue, all while updating learning progress in real time. Please note that the experience and functionality will differ slightly from a desktop. For a complete view of all functionality, please log in to IHG myLearning on a desktop.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cell at 4.2 against IHG University's 2.8. Cell also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 14%). 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.
Cell holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Cell's written reviews are positive against 14% of IHG University's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cell | IHG University |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (34 ratings) — better | 2.8 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 13 |
| 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 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 184 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cell-Ed, Inc. | InterContinental Hotels Group |
Customer experience
Cell
IHG University
In-app purchases
Cell
No in-app purchases
IHG University
No in-app purchases
