# Deepstash vs SkillBite

The clearest difference is rating: Deepstash at 4.7 against SkillBite's 3.5. Deepstash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (85K vs 2). SkillBite's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 30%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deepstash sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and SkillBite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Deepstash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deepstash has 85K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Deepstash's written reviews are positive against 50% of SkillBite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Deepstash ships an update every 4 days, SkillBite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deepstash | SkillBite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (85K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepstash-smarter-every-day/id1445023295/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skillbite-micro-learning/id6786027265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **85K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 160 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainstash, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445023294) | [Fahad Manzoor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1144176876) |

## What reviewers say

### Deepstash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepstash-smarter-every-day/id1445023295)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Education, #44 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Discover bite-sized knowledge from popular books in just 5 minutes a day. Beautifully designed idea cards condense profound thoughts into memorable, visual insights. Fuel your curiosity and grow smarter with curated content tailored to your interests.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized knowledge cards, Curated insights from popular books, Personalized content feeds, Organize ideas into collections, Share discoveries with friends, Offline access (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro 3 Months Subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Helpful for learning and dissociation from social media
- 👍 Smooth interface and good delivery of content
- 🤓 Effective platform for quick self-help and coaching resources
- 📚 Provides access to useful books and articles
- 🧠 Promotes well-being and replaces mindless scrolling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywall
- 🤯 Annoying sales tactics and constant prompts to upgrade
- 🤔 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤔 Shallow content and lack of depth

**Reported bugs**

- Login details not working
- Subscription issues and difficulty getting refunds
- Inability to edit or remove saved content
- Frequent crashes and loading issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save and organize content without subscription
- Improve search and discovery of relevant content
- Provide more in-depth and diverse content
- Add audio/podcast functionality
- Improve overall user experience and reduce distractions


### SkillBite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skillbite-micro-learning/id6786027265)

Learn new skills through bite-sized flashcards that you swipe through daily. Choose from over 40 skills across 8 categories and set personalized learning goals. Review your progress easily and build a consistent learning habit.

**Highlights:** Daily bite-sized flashcard learning, 40+ skills across 8 categories, 30-day structured curriculum per skill, Customizable daily learning goals, Smart daily reminders, Progress review and card library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deepstash free?

Deepstash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SkillBite free?

SkillBite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Deepstash or SkillBite?

Deepstash is rated higher. Deepstash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 85K ratings, while SkillBite averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Deepstash or SkillBite have ads?

SkillBite shows ads; Deepstash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Deepstash or SkillBite?

Deepstash ships an update every 4 days, and SkillBite every 3 weeks. Most recently, Deepstash was updated on October 29, 2026 and SkillBite on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*