# micro by THIX vs Crash Course

The clearest difference is price: Crash Course at Free against micro by THIX's $1.99. Crash Course also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 28). micro by THIX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Crash Course is free to download; micro by THIX costs $1.99 up front. Crash Course sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. micro by THIX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crash Course holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crash Course has 1.6K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of micro by THIX's written reviews are positive against 76% of Crash Course's.

micro by THIX ships an update every 10 months, Crash Course every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | micro by THIX | Crash Course |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-by-thix/id1458231552/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crash-course-watch-and-study/id1505594172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **75.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [THIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433373206) | [Complexly LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505594171) |

## What reviewers say

### micro by THIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-by-thix/id1458231552)

Simulate the creation and evolution of microorganisms. Explore natural selection, mutation, and inter-microbial conflict in a dynamic, educational sandbox. Experiment with environmental factors and genetic traits to discover new life forms.

**Highlights:** Create bacteria, viruses, and fungi, Observe natural selection, Learn microbiology interactively, Edit genetic attributes, Experiment with environmental factors, Collect microbes in a library

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crash Course

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crash-course-watch-and-study/id1505594172)

Access thousands of free educational videos covering humanities and sciences. Enhance your learning with supplemental flashcards and quizzes for select courses. Join a community dedicated to making education fun and engaging.

**Highlights:** Thousands of educational videos, High school and college level courses, Humanities and sciences subjects, Supplemental flashcards, Quizzes for review, Community of learners

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contribute $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Contribute Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Contribute $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Contribute Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Contribute Tier 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Contribute Tier 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Contribute Tier 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Contribute Tier 6 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Contribute Tier 7 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Contribute Tier 8 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Contribute Tier 9 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Contribute Tier 10 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Contribute Tier 14 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Helpful for students
- 🎓 Great for learning difficult topics
- 💕 High-quality, engaging content
- 🆓 Completely free to use
- 🙏 Grateful for the free education

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited course selection
- 🔄 Trouble downloading/accessing content
- 🔒 App is marked 17+, should be more accessible

**Reported bugs**

- Courses disappearing after updates
- Search function not working
- Trouble downloading content
- App crashing during use

**Requested features**

- Add math and English courses
- Expand course selection
- Improve search functionality
- Allow offline video viewing
- Add progress tracking and favorites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is micro by THIX free?

micro by THIX costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crash Course free?

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

### Which has better reviews, micro by THIX or Crash Course?

Crash Course is rated higher. micro by THIX averages 4.1 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Crash Course averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do micro by THIX or Crash Course have ads?

Neither micro by THIX nor Crash Course shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, micro by THIX or Crash Course?

micro by THIX ships an update every 10 months, and Crash Course every 4 months. Most recently, micro by THIX was updated on October 29, 2026 and Crash Course on October 29, 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.*