# Michigan State University vs Laureata

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Michigan State University at 68% against Laureata's 0%. Michigan State University also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (66 vs 8). Laureata's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Laureata sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Michigan State University asks for nothing beyond the download.

Laureata holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Michigan State University has 66 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Michigan State University's written reviews are positive against 0% of Laureata's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Michigan State University ships an update every 5 weeks, Laureata fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Michigan State University | Laureata |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/michigan-state-university/id1356578108/reviews) | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laureata-study-simplified/id6745530493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 137 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140154569) | [Laureata, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812757487) |

## What reviewers say

### Michigan State University

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/michigan-state-university/id1356578108)

Stay connected with Michigan State University. Access campus news, event listings, and a detailed map. Explore dining options and stay informed about university happenings.

**Highlights:** University news updates, Event listings, Interactive campus map, Dining hall information, University updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Laureata

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laureata-study-simplified/id6745530493)

This app helps college students master their courses with expert-curated study materials and smart learning tools. It offers flashcards, quizzes, and the ability to generate study aids from personal notes to improve understanding and track progress.

**Highlights:** Course-specific study packs, Flashcards and multiple choice quizzes, Generate study materials from notes, Progress tracking and grade estimates, Smart feedback on weak topics, Brain games for memory enhancement

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Laureata Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Laureata Premium (Quarterly) | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Laureata Premium (Semesterly) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Laureata Premium Graduation 2027 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Laureata Premium Graduation 2028 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Laureata Premium Graduation 2029 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Laureata Premium Graduation 2030 | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Michigan State University free?

Michigan State University is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Laureata free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Michigan State University or Laureata?

Laureata is rated higher. Michigan State University averages 4.1 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Laureata averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Michigan State University or Laureata have ads?

Neither Michigan State University nor Laureata shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Michigan State University or Laureata?

Michigan State University ships an update every 5 weeks, and Laureata fortnightly. Most recently, Michigan State University was updated on November 2, 2026 and Laureata on October 30, 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.*