Learning Assistant vs CIOB Connect
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.
CIOB Connect
This app connects members of a global professional community focused on the built environment. It provides access to industry news, training videos, and networking opportunities, keeping users informed and engaged even on the go.
- Connect and collaborate with community members
- Stay updated on construction industry news
- Watch training videos from the CIOB Academy
- Discover global built environment trends
- Access CIOB services on mobile
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We are the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and we stand for the science, ethics and practice of built environments across the world. Everything we do is to improve the quality of life for those using and creating the built environment. We drive up professional standards, push forward innovation, influence political decisions and strengthen talent across the CIOB global community. With the mobile app, CIOB’s services are always at your fingertips, allowing you to communicate, learn and stay up to date with industry news even when you travel or commute. The CIOB app enables you to: • Connect and collaborate with other members of the CIOB community • Stay on top of construction news from the UK and around the world • Watch the latest training videos from the CIOB Academy • Discover the forces influencing the built environment globally
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CIOB Connect at 50% against Learning Assistant's 6%. Learning Assistant's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
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, CIOB Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learning Assistant | CIOB Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON INSTITUTE | Chartered Institute of Building |
Customer experience
Learning Assistant
CIOB Connect
In-app purchases
Learning Assistant
No in-app purchases
CIOB Connect
No in-app purchases
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