DegreeForum vs Study.com
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DegreeForum
This app provides access to a discussion forum focused on online degrees and standardized exams like CLEP and DSST. Users can connect with others to discuss exam preparation, specific online degree programs, and alternative credit sources.
- CLEP, DSST, UExcel, TECEP exam prep discussion
- Online degree program discussions
- Focus on Excelsior, Charter Oak, Thomas Edison Colleges
- Information on Saylor, Straighterline, Study.com, and more
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Online Degrees and CLEP and DSST Exam Preparation Discussion Forum. Access the DegreeForum.net discussion forum through this app to discuss: * CLEP, DSST, UExcel, TECEP Exam Preparation * online degrees * the Big Three (Excelsior College, Charter Oak State College, and Thomas Edison State College) * Saylor.org, Straighterline, Study.com, Ed4Credit.com, Shmoop.com, Sophia.Org and other online credit sources
Study.com
Earn transferable college credit through self-paced online courses. Access a wide catalog of general education and upper-division subjects with flexible learning options, open-book exams, and fast grading. Save on tuition and progress towards your degree on your schedule.
- Earn transferable college credit
- Self-paced online courses
- Open-book exams
- Fast grading
- Mobile offline access
- AI tutoring and coaching (Pro plan)
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Earn college credit on your phone—on your terms. Study.com College Saver delivers affordable, self-paced online courses you can complete anywhere, with open-book exams, quick grading, and guaranteed to transfer to Study.com’s partner universities. Choose the College Saver plan to save thousands on gen eds, or upgrade to the full College Saver Pro plan with a 220+ course catalog including upper division courses, AI tutoring, and coaching. Courses are recommended for credit by ACE and NCCRS and are accepted by 2,000+ colleges. Why choose Study.com College Saver for college transfer credit? - Take online courses for transferable college credit - Save big on tuition - Learn on your schedule with short video lessons and mobile offline access - Stress-free, open-book, unproctored exams - Progress faster with assignments — graded in two days - Send transcripts right from your account What you can do in the app: - Watch lessons, take quizzes and chapter tests, and track your progress - Pick up where you left off across multiple devices — desktop and mobile app Plans: - College Saver — 70+ general education courses. Enroll in up to 2 courses at a time. Lowest cost per course at a pace of four per month. - College Saver Pro — 220+ courses including upper division. Enroll in up to 3 courses at a time. Includes AI tutoring, free college coaching, and saved progress if you unenroll. How College Saver Pro gives you more value - Largest catalog with 220+ courses across lower and upper division - Accepted at 2,000+ colleges nationwide. - Self-paced, video-first learning designed for working adults - Unlimited courses and unlimited final exams per month (plan limits may apply) - Personalized tutoring anytime with StudyAI - Fast transcript delivery when you’re ready to transfer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DegreeForum at 5.0 against Study.com's 4.5. DegreeForum also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Study.com sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DegreeForum asks for nothing beyond the download.
DegreeForum holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 20 respectively.
| Parameter | DegreeForum | Study.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | 4.5 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 54.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | InstantCert.com, LLC | Study.com, LLC |
Customer experience
DegreeForum
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In-app purchases
DegreeForum
No in-app purchases
Study.com
- Study.com College Saver$700.00
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