# SP Mobile v2 vs YPT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YPT at 56% against SP Mobile v2's 0%. YPT also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). SP Mobile v2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YPT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SP Mobile v2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

YPT holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YPT has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SP Mobile v2's written reviews are positive against 56% of YPT's.

SP Mobile v2 ships an update every 3 months, YPT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SP Mobile v2 | YPT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-mobile-v2/id1339445798/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ypt-study-group/id1441909643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **55.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Singapore Polytechnic](https://appshunter.io/developer/410480187) | [UnCheon Baek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143037815) |

## What reviewers say

### SP Mobile v2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-mobile-v2/id1339445798)

This app provides students and staff with a centralized platform for accessing essential tools for learning and working. It offers personalized shortcuts to frequently used features and important alerts. Some features are also accessible to the public.

**Highlights:** Personalized home page, Access to learning and work tools, Campus Map, Push notifications for alerts, Customizable favorite apps list

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### YPT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ypt-study-group/id1441909643)

Connect with millions globally to study together remotely. Track your progress, set daily goals, and join or create study groups. Visualize your achievements with detailed statistics and compete with others through real-time rankings.

**Highlights:** Time tracking for subjects, Daily 10-minute planner, Study group creation, Real-time ranking, Study statistics visualization, Friend activity monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 100 flames | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Apps | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 flames | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 months | $11.99 | one-time |
| 12months | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Motivating and competitive
- 👍 Comprehensive features (timer, planner, study groups)
- 🎨 Customizable themes and aesthetics
- 🔊 Helpful background noise options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, crashing, time recording issues)
- ⏱️ Time zone issues for users outside of Korea
- 🔒 Restricted app access during study sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not stopping when exiting the app
- Inconsistent time recording across devices
- Sudden language changes without user input
- Connectivity issues and server problems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit/remove specific study time entries
- Implement a desktop/web version of the app
- Allow more customization options for the calendar and planner
- Improve the allowed apps feature to work more reliably


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SP Mobile v2 free?

SP Mobile v2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is YPT free?

YPT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SP Mobile v2 or YPT?

YPT is rated higher. SP Mobile v2 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while YPT averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do SP Mobile v2 or YPT have ads?

Neither SP Mobile v2 nor YPT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SP Mobile v2 or YPT?

SP Mobile v2 ships an update every 3 months, and YPT every 2 days. Most recently, SP Mobile v2 was updated on September 10, 2026 and YPT on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*