Comparison

BU Open University vs StepByStories

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

Head to head
About

BU Open University

Features
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BU Open University is a gateway app for moodLearning-supported eLearning platform of the Bicol University Open University.

About

StepByStories

Features
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StepByStory helps you learn languages by reading stories adapted to your level. Choose a story, read chapter by chapter, and listen to the audio as you naturally improve your comprehension. Each text is designed to help you progress step by step without feeling lost. With StepByStory, you can: โ€ข Read stories adapted by level โ€ข Listen to audio to improve pronunciation and comprehension โ€ข Track your reading progress โ€ข Learn at your own pace from your phone Ideal for learners who want to practice reading, listening, and vocabulary with content that feels more engaging than traditional exercises. Read, listen, and learn step by step with StepByStory.

Screenshots

BU Open University4 screens
StepByStories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BU Open University at none against StepByStories's 6. BU Open University also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. StepByStories sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per 7 days. BU Open University asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
BU Open University versus StepByStories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBU Open UniversityStepByStories
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size65 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DevelopermoodLearning, Inc.Eduardo Gandelman

In-app purchases

None

BU Open University

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

StepByStories

Subscriptions6
  • Affiliate Weekly$1.597 Days
  • Stepbystories Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • Affiliate Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$44.991 Year
  • Affiliate Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is BU Open University free?
BU Open University is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StepByStories free?
StepByStories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BU Open University or StepByStories have ads?
Neither BU Open University nor StepByStories shows ads.

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