# Prep vs Phenikaa Uni

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phenikaa Uni at none against Prep's 64. Phenikaa Uni also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Prep's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (120 vs 10). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prep sells 64 one-off in-app purchases. Phenikaa Uni asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Prep against 4.6 for Phenikaa Uni. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prep has 120 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Prep ships an update every 5 days, Phenikaa Uni every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prep | Phenikaa Uni |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prep-smart-learning-and-test-prep/id1513736434/reviews) | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phenikaa-uni/id6453693040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **120** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 138 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PREP TECHNOLOGY JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511769498) | [PHX SMART SCHOOL SOLUTIONS JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647312243) |

## What reviewers say

### Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prep-smart-learning-and-test-prep/id1513736434)

Prepare for English proficiency tests like IELTS and TOEIC with AI-powered practice. Get realistic exam simulations, personalized study plans, and detailed feedback to improve your skills and achieve your target scores.

**Highlights:** AI Virtual Practice Room for IELTS, Comprehensive skill training (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking), Realistic exam simulations with scoring, Personalized study plans based on goals, Mock tests for IELTS and TOEIC, Error detection and correction

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

**In-app purchases (64)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IELTS Core – Monthly | $25.00 | one-time |
| Gói luyện đề THPTQG 30 ngày | $29.99 | one-time |
| PrepTalk English Advanced | $34.99 | one-time |
| IELTS Premium – Monthly | $39.00 | one-time |
| IELTS Premium 月額プラン | $39.99 | one-time |
| AI Tutor 專業口說訓練 3個月-HK | $39.99 | one-time |
| AI Tutor 전문 스피킹 트레이닝 3개월 | $39.99 | one-time |
| AI Tutor プロ向けスピーキング訓練 3ヶ月 | $39.99 | one-time |
| PrepTalk English Advanced (PRO) | $49.99 | one-time |
| PrepTalk English Intermediate (PRO) | $49.99 | one-time |
| PrepTalk English Basic (PRO) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gói luyện đề TOEIC 90 ngày | $59.99 | one-time |
| IELTS Core – Quarterly | $63.00 | one-time |
| Từ vựng - Ngữ pháp - Phát âm | $69.99 | one-time |
| AI Tutor 전문 스피킹 트레이닝 6개월 | $69.99 | one-time |
| PrepTalk English Inter - Advanced | $69.99 | one-time |
| PrepTalk English Basic - Inter | $69.99 | one-time |
| Gói luyện đề TOEIC 30 ngày | $79.99 | one-time |
| AI Tutor 專業口說訓練 6個月-HK | $79.99 | one-time |
| IELTS พื้นฐานอ่อนจนถึง 4.0 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Mất gốc đến HSK 1 | $79.99 | one-time |
| IELTS Premium – Quarterly | $89.00 | one-time |
| Gói luyện đề THPTQG 90 ngày | $89.99 | one-time |
| IELTS Premium 3か月プラン | $89.99 | one-time |
| AI Tutor プロ向けスピーキング訓練 6ヶ月 | $89.99 | one-time |
| Gói luyện đề IELTS 30 ngày | $99.99 | one-time |
| PrepTalk English Basic to Advanced | $99.99 | one-time |
| PTE Inter - Advanced (PRO) | $99.99 | one-time |
| PTE Basic to Intermediate (PRO) | $99.99 | one-time |
| แพ็กเกจฝึกทำข้อสอบ IELTS 90วัน | $99.99 | one-time |
| Gói luyện đề TOEIC 180 ngày | $99.99 | one-time |
| AI Tutor 專業口說訓練 12個月-TW | $119.99 | one-time |
| PTE Basic - Advanced (PRO) | $129.99 | one-time |
| TOEIC Mock Tests 3개월 | $129.99 | one-time |
| IELTS จาก 4.0 จนถึง 5.0 | $129.99 | one-time |
| IELTS พื้นฐานอ่อนจนถึง 4.0 (PRO) | $129.99 | one-time |
| IELTS Core – Annual | $139.00 | one-time |
| 90-Day IELTS TP Package | $139.99 | one-time |
| AI Tutor 전문 스피킹 트레이닝 12개월 | $149.99 | one-time |
| AI Tutor 專業口說訓練 12個月-HK | $149.99 | one-time |
| PTE2 mất gốc - chuyên sâu Pro | $149.99 | one-time |
| Gói luyện đề THPTQG 180 ngày | $179.99 | one-time |
| AI Tutor プロ向けスピーキング訓練 12ヶ月 | $179.99 | one-time |
| Mất gốc đến LR 800+ và SW 300+ | $179.99 | one-time |
| IELTS จาก 5.0 จนถึง 6.0 | $199.99 | one-time |
| IELTS จาก 4.0 จนถึง 5.0 (PRO) | $199.99 | one-time |
| HSK từ 0 đến 4 | $199.99 | one-time |
| แพ็กเกจฝึกทำข้อสอบIELTS 180วัน | $199.99 | one-time |
| Gói luyện đề TOEIC 365 ngày | $229.99 | one-time |
| TOEIC Mock Tests 6개월 | $249.99 | one-time |
| IELTS จาก 6.0 จนถึง 7.0+ | $249.99 | one-time |
| IELTS จาก 5.0 จนถึง 6.0 (PRO) | $249.99 | one-time |
| TOEIC - SW mất gốc đến 300+ | $249.99 | one-time |
| IELTS Premium – Annual | $279.00 | one-time |
| 180-Day IELTS TP Package | $279.99 | one-time |
| Gói luyện đề IELTS 90 ngày | $299.99 | one-time |
| IELTS Premium 年間プラン | $299.99 | one-time |
| IELTS จาก 6.0 จนถึง 7.0+ (PRO) | $299.99 | one-time |
| Gói luyện đề IELTS 365 ngày | $299.99 | one-time |
| Gói luyện đề IELTS 180 ngày | $349.99 | one-time |
| แพ็กเกจฝึกทำข้อสอบIELTS 365วัน | $449.99 | one-time |
| 360-Day IELTS TPe Package | $559.99 | one-time |
| IELTS พื้นฐานอ่อนจนถึง 7.0+ | $599.99 | one-time |
| IELTS from 4.0 to 6.5+ | $749.99 | one-time |


### Phenikaa Uni

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phenikaa-uni/id6453693040)

This application provides students with tools to manage their academic life, including class schedules, grades, and extracurricular activities. It also offers features for tracking fitness results, accessing health insurance information, and handling campus services like parking fees and transportation passes.

**Highlights:** Daily class schedule and attendance, Grade lookup, Extracurricular activity registration, Real-time extracurricular point updates, Health insurance information, Campus parking fee payment, Transportation pass registration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prep free?

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

### Is Phenikaa Uni free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Prep or Phenikaa Uni?

Prep and Phenikaa Uni are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 120 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Prep or Phenikaa Uni have ads?

Prep shows ads; Phenikaa Uni does not.

### Which is updated more often, Prep or Phenikaa Uni?

Prep ships an update every 5 days, and Phenikaa Uni every 3 weeks. Most recently, Prep was updated on September 25, 2026 and Phenikaa Uni on September 15, 2026.

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