Smith Check vs Empower Learning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smith Check
This application allows instructors to electronically mark student attendance for Smith System hosted classes. It supports various training programs and is used by a global leader in driver safety training.
- Electronic attendance marking
- Supports Driver Direct
- Supports Driver Trainer
- Supports Driver Trainer Refresher
- Supports DOT classes
- Global leader in driver safety
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Check-In for Smith System hosted classes, electronically mark attendance for students. •Driver Direct •Driver Trainer •Driver Trainer Refresher •DOT Smith System is the trusted global leader in crash-avoidance driver safety training. We have been providing effective behind-the-wheel training since 1952. Our proven methods prevent crashes, reduce fuel and maintenance costs and — most importantly — save lives. Smith System trains tens of thousands of drivers each year, including drivers from more than half of Fortune 500 companies’ fleets. Using programs built on The Smith5Keys®, we offer instruction in more than 22 languages and 100 countries around the world. By using Smith Check-In, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy https://www.drivedifferent.com/privacy-policy/
Empower Learning
Gain insights into your child's academic performance, from class pacing to graduation progress. This app provides detailed information on their current standing and educational journey.
- Monitor class pacing
- View graduation progress
- Detailed academic insights
- Track current student standing
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Use the Empower App to quickly answer the question 'How is my child doing?'. From pacing in each class to current progress toward graduation, see detailed information on how your child is doing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smith Check at 5.0 against Empower Learning's 1.8. Smith Check also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Smith Check holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively.
Smith Check ships an update monthly, Empower Learning every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smith Check | Empower Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 1.8 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smith System Driver Improvement Institute Inc | EMPOWERLEARNING LLC |
Customer experience
Smith Check
Empower Learning
In-app purchases
Smith Check
No in-app purchases
Empower Learning
No in-app purchases
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