# DIRECT Academy vs スピフル

The clearest difference is rating: DIRECT Academy at 4.8 against スピフル's 4.0. DIRECT Academy also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). スピフル's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DIRECT Academy sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. スピフル asks for nothing beyond the download.

DIRECT Academy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of DIRECT Academy's written reviews are positive against 0% of スピフル's.

DIRECT Academy ships an update weekly, スピフル fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DIRECT Academy | スピフル |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-academy/id1342610336/reviews)** | [4.0 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6504902019/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **39.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ダイレクト出版株式会社](https://appshunter.io/developer/727446219) | [PROGRIT Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437876016) |

## What reviewers say

### DIRECT Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-academy/id1342610336)

Access curated expert-led content across politics, marketing, economics, psychology, and healthcare. Enjoy offline viewing, variable speed playback, and AirPlay support for a personalized learning experience. Discover and organize content from renowned experts easily.

**Highlights:** Offline content viewing, Variable speed playback (up to 3x), AirPlay support, Content search by expert or title, Customizable playlists

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 動画コンテンツ（5,800円） | $34.99 | one-time |
| 動画コンテンツ（12,100円） | $69.99 | one-time |
| 動画コンテンツ（13,200円） | $79.99 | one-time |
| 動画コンテンツ（21,800円） | $129.99 | one-time |
| 動画コンテンツ（32,980円） | $199.99 | one-time |
| 動画コンテンツ（58,000円） | $349.99 | one-time |
| 動画コンテンツ（55,000円） | $349.99 | one-time |
| 動画コンテンツ（59,800円） | $399.99 | one-time |
| 動画コンテンツ（65,800円） | $399.99 | one-time |
| 動画コンテンツ（76,800円） | $499.99 | one-time |
| 動画コンテンツ（82,800円） | $499.99 | one-time |
| 動画コンテンツ（72,800円） | $499.99 | one-time |
| 動画コンテンツ（98,000円） | $599.99 | one-time |
| 動画コンテンツ（98,800円） | $599.99 | one-time |
| 動画コンテンツ（108,800円） | $699.99 | one-time |
| 動画コンテンツ（110,000円） | $699.99 | one-time |
| 動画コンテンツ（140,000円） | $899.99 | one-time |


### スピフル

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6504902019)

This app enhances English speaking skills through AI-powered oral composition and monologue training. It offers personalized feedback and practical business scenarios to improve fluency and expression, building on proven methodologies.

**Highlights:** AI scoring and feedback, Oral composition training, Monologue English conversation practice, Real-time発話 speed measurement, Extensive business例文 library, AI speech correction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DIRECT Academy free?

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

### Is スピフル free?

スピフル is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DIRECT Academy or スピフル?

DIRECT Academy is rated higher. DIRECT Academy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while スピフル averages 4.0 from 36 ratings.

### Do DIRECT Academy or スピフル have ads?

Neither DIRECT Academy nor スピフル shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DIRECT Academy or スピフル?

DIRECT Academy ships an update weekly, and スピフル fortnightly. Most recently, DIRECT Academy was updated on October 26, 2026 and スピフル on October 25, 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.*