Comparison

Hackney VS vs Medly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hackney VS

Features
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The Hackney VS app gives you access to a library of interactive courses that you can use wherever you are. Only download this app if you have login details from Hackney Virtual School. Once logged in, you can download publications and start learning straight away on your device. Complete short courses on a wide range of topics and use the built-in tracking to see how you have progressed.

About

Medly

Prepare for AP exams with comprehensive study materials aligned with College Board topics. Access practice questions, detailed explanations, and instant help for all major AP subjects.

Highlights
  • AP-aligned practice questions
  • Auto-graded questions with explanations
  • Focused study guides
  • Instant homework help
  • Covers major AP subjects
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The all-in-one study partner for your course. Medly Exams — GCSE, A-Level and IB notes and practice questions organized by topic. Exam-style questions organized by the specification. Questions with immediate marking and feedback. Revision notes covering exactly what you need, and nothing more. Medly Open — Your AI study companion for university and beyond. Upload your lectures, slides, and readings — Medly turns them into practice questions and notes. Study notes distilled from your own materials. Download Medly now to begin your learning journey. TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.medlyai.com/privacy

Screenshots

Hackney VS4 screens
Medly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hackney VS at none against Medly's 6. Hackney VS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Medly's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Medly sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Hackney VS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hackney VS ships an update every 7 months, Medly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hackney VS versus Medly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHackney VSMedly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—52.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—75 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB48 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnspear LtdMedly AI limited

Bugs and requests

Hackney VS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Medly

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more exam boards
  • Improve navigation and maps
  • Expand to non-STEM subjects

In-app purchases

None

Hackney VS

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Medly

Subscriptions6
  • Medly monthly subscription$9.991 Month
  • Medly Pro$24.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$29.991 Month
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  • Medly Yearly Subscriptions$99.901 Year
  • Pro Annual$199.991 Year
  • Medly Pro Yearly$249.991 Year

Questions

Is Hackney VS free?
Hackney VS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Medly free?
Medly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hackney VS or Medly have ads?
Neither Hackney VS nor Medly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hackney VS or Medly?
Hackney VS ships an update every 7 months, and Medly every 5 days. Most recently, Hackney VS was updated on October 10, 2026 and Medly on October 15, 2026.

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