Learning Assistant vs MyWest
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.
MyWest
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MyWest is the essential app for every West College Scotland student. Whether you are studying with is in Clydebank, Greenock, Paisley or online, MyWest has everything you need in the palm of your hand. Enrolled students can use MyWest to view their timetable, attendance, results; manage their student record; access college systems such as Moodle, Teams, Office 365 and the Meta Performance Tracker; get advice on funding and fees; and discover the wealth of services to support you during your studies with us. Your username is your student email address. Applicants to our courses can use MyWest to discover the College and get support with the application process, funding and services; keeping you informed of everything you need to know in the lead up to becoming an enrolled student with us.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Learning Assistant at every 6 weeks against MyWest's every 10 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, MyWest every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learning Assistant | MyWest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 12.3.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON INSTITUTE | Collabco |
In-app purchases
Learning Assistant
No in-app purchases
MyWest
No in-app purchases
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