# Common App vs Knowt

The clearest difference is rating: Knowt at 4.7 against Common App's 3.0. Knowt also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 23%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). Common App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 32) and chart position (#30 vs #92). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knowt sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Common App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Knowt holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knowt has 11K ratings behind it against 676, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Common App's written reviews are positive against 62% of Knowt's.

Common App ships an update every 9 months, Knowt weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Common App | Knowt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (676 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-app/id1533688509/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowt-ai-flashcards-and-notes/id6463744184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 676 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | **61.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | #92 |
| Size | 16 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Common Application](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030434052) | [Knowt Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462368056) |

## What reviewers say

### Common App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-app/id1533688509)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Manage your college applications on the go. This app offers a secure and streamlined way to apply to over 1000 colleges, research financial aid options, and access guidance from counselors, all from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Apply to 1000+ colleges, Research financial aid, Get counselor advice, Secure application process, Mobile convenience

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile app
- 👍 Same functionality as website
- 🎉 Finally available as an app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔑 Requires re-login every time
- 🚫 Doesn't work for transfer students

**Reported bugs**

- White screen on login
- App doesn't load past logo
- Redirects transfer students to website

**Requested features**

- Keep user logged in for longer
- Increase text box size
- Add back button navigation


### Knowt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowt-ai-flashcards-and-notes/id6463744184)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Free · Education, #99 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This study app uses AI to transform notes and lecture videos into flashcards and practice tests. It offers various study modes, including spaced repetition, and provides free AP exam study guides. Millions of student-created resources are available.

**Highlights:** AI flashcard maker, Summarize lecture videos, Create practice tests from notes/PDFs/videos, Free Learn Mode with multiple study modes, Spaced Repetition algorithm, Free AP Study Guides, Sync across mobile and web

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Student Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Student Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Teacher Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Teacher Ultra Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Teacher Ultra Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Teacher Ultra Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Student Plus Annual | $23.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Teacher Plus Annual | $35.99 | per year |
| Teacher Ultra Annual | $47.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Teacher Ultra Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| Teacher Ultra Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Teacher Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| Student ultra annual | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 🚀 Quizlet alternative
- 👍 Helpful for studying
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 🐛 Bugs with flashcard functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Flashcards disappearing or duplicating
- Incorrect answers marked as correct
- Freezing on update screen
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Split screen support for iPad
- Ability to manually sort flashcards
- More formatting options for flashcards
- Improved AI-generated notes
- Offline study mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Common App free?

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

### Is Knowt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Common App or Knowt?

Knowt is rated higher. Common App averages 3.0 out of 5 from 676 ratings, while Knowt averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Common App or Knowt have ads?

Neither Common App nor Knowt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Common App or Knowt?

Common App ships an update every 9 months, and Knowt weekly. Most recently, Common App was updated on October 25, 2026 and Knowt on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Common App or Knowt?

Common App currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and Knowt at #92. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*