Comparison

Pearson Practice English vs CIU Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Pearson Practice English

Access and download Pearson English teaching and learning materials for offline practice. Scan QR codes or sign in to retrieve course-specific resources, including audio and video assets. Track your progress with locally saved activity scores.

Highlights
  • Downloadable course materials
  • Offline access
  • QR code scanning
  • Audio and video playback
  • Activity score saving
  • Browse table of contents
Features
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This app enables teachers and students to access their Pearson English teaching and learning materials to accompany their course. The app helps students to practise when and where they want All materials (teaching materials, learning materials, audio files, video files) are downloadable; once downloaded, they can be accessed offline. App users can: Browse the table of contents for resources available in the app Download activities grouped in lessons and units. Users can also download a lesson or an entire unit To run an activity or asset, it needs to be downloaded first If your coursebook has a QR code, you can scan it to access the materials for your course or go directly to a specific activity Sign in to retrieve access to your account and your existing purchased resources Browse and play your audio and video assets Scores for activities are saved locally

About

CIU Mobile

This university companion app provides students with seamless access to campus life. Manage your profile, track applications, communicate with advisors, and stay updated on schedules, events, and important announcements.

Highlights
  • Smart Profile QR code for verification and bus check-in
  • Guidance and prospective student application management
  • Real-time chat with advisors
  • Notifications for announcements and queue tracking
  • Access faculty, program, and staff directory
  • Document access and requests
  • QR attendance and attendance tracking
  • Course, timetable, and exam schedule access
Features
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This is the official CIU Mobile App, the companion for navigating CIU. Embodying the spirit of "Hello Future" and "Open for Open Minds," our app is designed to empower students with seamless access to various aspects of their university and campus life. Smart Profile: Verify your student status at any point via QR code. Bus QR Check-in: Use your Smart Profile QR code to access school buses. Guidance Requests: Manage your guidance requests directly in the app. Prospective Student Module: Start and track applications from the app. Chat: Engage in real-time conversations with your advisor(s) and follow up your messages. Notifications: Stay up-to-date with important announcements, in-app notifications and Student Service Building queue tracking. Faculty Information: Access your faculty & program details, reach faculty administration and advisor contacts, and explore the academic staff directory. Advisor timetable is accessible from the Faculty Module, making it easier to plan your schedule and stay updated with your advisor's availability. My Documents Module: Access your documents and request new documents directly from the app. QR Attendance: Instantly record attendance for every session with our new QR-based check-in feature. Attendance Details: Track your attendance directly under the course section and stay on top of your participation. Courses & Timetable: Access your course details and keep track of your class schedule. Classroom Location: Find your class location easily under the Today’s Courses section. Exam Program: Easily track your exam schedule and details on-the-go. Shuttle Service: Plan your travel to/from campus with real-time information on bus locations, bus routes, schedules and departure times. Announcements, News & Events: Stay up to date with the latest news, announcements and events from across the entire university. Clubs: Discover and join student clubs to enhance your university experience. CIU Arena Module: Easily track your membership status, validity period and check in history. Academic Calendar: Stay informed about important dates, including holidays and special days. Contact Directory: Access contact information for university units with ease. FAQ: Find answers to the most commonly asked questions by your peers. Dining: Access dining hall menu and your check-in history and more information with ease. Welcome Guide: Are you a new student? Now you can access your University Welcome Guide. Unlock the full potential of our university app even as a guest! Explore most features and stay connected with CIU! Enhance your app experience with the dark mode option, seamlessly adapting to your phone's preference.

Screenshots

Pearson Practice English4 screens
CIU Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pearson Practice English and CIU Mobile both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of CIU Mobile's written reviews are positive against 14% of Pearson Practice English's. Pearson Practice English's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 59) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pearson Practice English against 4.7 for CIU Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pearson Practice English has 2.2K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Pearson Practice English's written reviews are positive against 43% of CIU Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pearson Practice English ships an update every 2 months, CIU Mobile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pearson Practice English versus CIU Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPearson Practice EnglishCIU Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.2K ratings)4.7 (59 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.5% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better59
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB97 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPearson Education, Inc.Cyprus International University

Customer experience

Pearson Practice English

All ratings2,151 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive14.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative78.0%

CIU Mobile

All ratings59 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Pearson Practice English

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Access codes not working
  • Content getting locked
  • App crashing or not functioning

Requested features

2 requests
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Improved customer support

CIU Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pearson Practice English

No in-app purchases

None

CIU Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pearson Practice English free?
Pearson Practice English is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CIU Mobile free?
CIU Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pearson Practice English or CIU Mobile?
CIU Mobile is rated higher. Pearson Practice English averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while CIU Mobile averages 4.7 from 59 ratings.
Do Pearson Practice English or CIU Mobile have ads?
Neither Pearson Practice English nor CIU Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pearson Practice English or CIU Mobile?
Pearson Practice English ships an update every 2 months, and CIU Mobile every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pearson Practice English was updated on November 11, 2026 and CIU Mobile on November 12, 2026.

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