Comparison

Frontend Masters vs Samsa

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Frontend Masters

Learn essential JavaScript and front-end development skills with over 100 web development courses. Download videos for offline viewing and access new content as it's released. Progress syncs across devices, ensuring you never lose your place.

Highlights
  • 100+ web development courses
  • Offline video downloads
  • Access to entire course catalog
  • New courses released regularly
  • Cross-device progress sync
Features
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Master the most important JavaScript and front-end development skills like React, Node.js, Vue, Functional JavaScript, CSS Grid, Flexbox, and more — with 100+ fresh web development courses on Frontend Masters! This iOS App features: - Save videos to your device! Watch on-the-go, on or offline (on the plane, or a train, or in space) - Access to our entire course catalog and new courses as they’re released. - Never lose where you’ve left off — progress syncs online and offline! Subscription Options: • Unlimited - full access for $39.99 per month or $399.99 per year. Cancel anytime. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the prices quoted above. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Service: https://frontendmasters.com/company/terms/ Privacy policy: https://frontendmasters.com/company/privacy/ For issues, the iOS issues repo is now public! https://github.com/FrontendMasters/ios-issues For customer support, email us at support@frontendmasters.com

About

Samsa

Features
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Dějiny Prahy jsou spjaté i s jejím německým obyvatelstvem a jeho kulturou. SAMSA tě zavede na místa, jež nesou stopu této „německé Prahy“ – jsou spojená s činností německy mluvících architektů, výtvarných umělců, literátů, hudebníků, spolků, škol a dalších institucí. U každého místa appka nabízí německý text se základním popisem, informacemi k jeho dějinám a roli v kulturním životě, a několik současných i historických fotografií. Výklad stojí na ověřených zdrojích, ale nezahltí tě. Objevuj s mobilem v ruce pozapomenutou součást dějin města! Aplikace vznikla v rámci společného projektu Shromáždění německých spolků v ČR a studentů i učitelů germanistiky na Filozofické fakultě Univerzity Karlovy. Počet hesel bude průběžně rozšiřován.

Screenshots

Frontend Masters4 screens
Samsa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Samsa at none against Frontend Masters's 2. Frontend Masters's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Frontend Masters sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Samsa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frontend Masters ships an update every 3 weeks, Samsa every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and March 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Frontend Masters versus Samsa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrontend MastersSamsa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (340 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings340 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMJG International, LLCDactylGroup

Bugs and requests

Frontend Masters

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Pause button mutes audio instead of pausing video (iOS 17)
  • App crashes when clicking on courses
  • Video pause not working on iPad
  • PiP mode zombie defect - video continues playing silently
  • Unable to login on app while website login works
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  • Videos don't load without app restart
  • Full-screen video not working on iOS 16+
  • Progress tracking not updating correctly
  • Offline download progress not indicated
  • Phone lock/unlock breaks video playback
  • Video player audio glitches and dropouts

Requested features

9 requests
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Search functionality in app
  • Dark mode option
  • Video quality settings
  • Keyboard controls for video playback
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  • Course duration display
  • Caption size adjustment
  • Download progress indication
  • Keyboard support for navigation

Samsa

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Frontend Masters

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Unlimited$39.991 Month
  • Yearly Unlimited$399.991 Year
None

Samsa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frontend Masters free?
Frontend Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samsa free?
Samsa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Frontend Masters or Samsa have ads?
Neither Frontend Masters nor Samsa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frontend Masters or Samsa?
Frontend Masters ships an update every 3 weeks, and Samsa every 16 months. Most recently, Frontend Masters was updated on September 21, 2026 and Samsa on March 26, 2026.

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