ExecOnline vs GetSmarter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ExecOnline
Access university-certified online leadership development programs from top business schools on the go. This app is designed for participants already enrolled in or invited to join specific programs.
- Access leadership development programs
- University-certified courses
- Partnered with top business schools
- On-the-go participation
- Applied Experience Platform access
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Welcome to the mobile app for ExecOnline. We partner with top business schools, including Yale, Wharton, Berkeley, MIT, Columbia, and IMD to rapidly deliver university-certified, online leadership development programs. This app allows you to participate in ExecOnline programs while you’re on the go. Please note: This app is for use only by participants already enrolled in ExecOnline leadership development programs or people invited to join the ExecOnline Applied Experience Platform.
GetSmarter
Access your online campus and course materials from anywhere. Engage with course content, participate in discussions, submit assignments, and track your academic progress and grades on the go.
- Access course content anytime
- Participate in quizzes and forums
- Submit assignments
- Track deadlines
- Receive instant notifications
- View grades and track progress
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Welcome to the GetSmarter Campus app: the essential companion for your professional development journey. Designed for the modern student, this app ensures that your course materials, faculty, and peers are always within reach. Key app features: - Browse the catalog: Explore the full range of GetSmarter short courses. - Learn on the go: Access videos, readings, and course content offline while you’re on the move. - Keep informed: Stay ahead of deadlines with smart, real-time reminders. - Collaborate with peers: Engage in forums and peer-to-peer discussions. - Track your performance: Check your progress with real-time visibility into your grades and milestones. GetSmarter with edX bridges the gap between work and study to help you gain the verifiable skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. GetSmarter and edX are owned by 2U.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GetSmarter at 4.8 against ExecOnline's 4.2. GetSmarter also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 25%) and ratings volume (994 vs 23). ExecOnline's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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.
GetSmarter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GetSmarter has 994 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of ExecOnline's written reviews are positive against 58% of GetSmarter's.
ExecOnline ships an update every 3 weeks, GetSmarter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ExecOnline | GetSmarter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (23 ratings) | 4.8 (994 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 57.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 994 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ExecOnline Inc. | GetSmarter Online Limited |
Customer experience
ExecOnline
GetSmarter
Bugs and requests
ExecOnline
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
GetSmarter
Reported bugs
3 issues- Error connecting to server
- File picker not working properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to take notes within the app
- Sync progress between app and website
- Improved discussion thread navigation
In-app purchases
ExecOnline
No in-app purchases
GetSmarter
No in-app purchases
