Learning Assistant vs Castle Gardens PS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learning Assistant
This app allows learners and assessors to easily capture evidence and observations for qualifications. It supports offline evidence capture and offers a built-in messaging system for quick communication. Requires a Learning Assistant login to access the e-portfolio platform.
- Offline evidence capture
- On-the-go observation recording
- Integrated messaging system
- e-portfolio synchronization
- Qualification support
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The Learning Assistant app is designed to support learners and assessors, and our intuitive interface allows you to easily capture evidence and observations relating to your qualifications: • Capture evidence anywhere at any time without the need for internet access, then upload to the e-portfolio when you are back online. • Communicate quickly and easily with the Learning Assistant messaging system straight from your tablet or handset. This app is designed to be used in conjunction with the Learning Assistant platform and requires Learning Assistant logins to use. For more information about the Learning Assistant e-portfolio and other features please visit our website or contact your Learning Assistant administrator.
Castle Gardens PS
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In Castle Gardens we have a responsibility for the Pastoral Care, general welfare and safety of the children. We will carry out this duty by providing a caring, supportive and safe environment, where each child is valued for his or her unique talents and abilities, and in which all our young people can learn and develop to their full potential. If you are a parent or family please download our app to stay up to date with our NewsRoom and notifications about school business.
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Verdict
Learning Assistant and Castle Gardens PS are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Learning Assistant ships an update every 6 weeks, Castle Gardens PS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learning Assistant | Castle Gardens PS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON INSTITUTE | BUSINESS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS (N.I.) LTD |
In-app purchases
Learning Assistant
No in-app purchases
Castle Gardens PS
No in-app purchases
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