# Illinois vs Laureata

The clearest difference is rating: Laureata at 4.7 against Illinois's 2.7. Laureata also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Illinois's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (117 vs 6). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Laureata sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Illinois asks for nothing beyond the download.

Laureata holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Illinois has 117 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of Illinois's written reviews are positive against 0% of Laureata's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Illinois ships an update every 5 weeks, Laureata fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Illinois | Laureata |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illinois/id1476075513/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laureata-study-simplified/id6745530493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **10.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 124 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [University of Illinois](https://appshunter.io/developer/422670617) | [Laureata, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812757487) |

## What reviewers say

### Illinois

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illinois/id1476075513)

Navigate the University of Illinois with this comprehensive digital companion. Access class schedules, your student ID, campus maps, and event information. Utilize an AI assistant for university-related questions and discover wellness resources.

**Highlights:** Customizable home screen, Class schedules and locations, Digital student ID and bus pass, AI-powered university assistant, Interactive campus maps with amenities, Campus event listings, Wellness resources

**In-app purchases:** none


### Laureata

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laureata-study-simplified/id6745530493)

This app helps college students master their courses with expert-curated study materials and smart learning tools. It offers flashcards, quizzes, and the ability to generate study aids from personal notes to improve understanding and track progress.

**Highlights:** Course-specific study packs, Flashcards and multiple choice quizzes, Generate study materials from notes, Progress tracking and grade estimates, Smart feedback on weak topics, Brain games for memory enhancement

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Laureata Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Laureata Premium (Quarterly) | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Laureata Premium (Semesterly) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Laureata Premium Graduation 2027 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Laureata Premium Graduation 2028 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Laureata Premium Graduation 2029 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Illinois free?

Illinois is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Laureata free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Illinois or Laureata?

Laureata is rated higher. Illinois averages 2.7 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Laureata averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Illinois or Laureata have ads?

Illinois shows ads; Laureata does not.

### Which is updated more often, Illinois or Laureata?

Illinois ships an update every 5 weeks, and Laureata fortnightly. Most recently, Illinois was updated on October 14, 2026 and Laureata on October 17, 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.*