# Thinkific vs Micro Learning

The clearest difference is rating: Micro Learning at 4.5 against Thinkific's 1.8. Micro Learning also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 13%) and ratings volume (55K vs 104). Thinkific's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Micro Learning sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Thinkific asks for nothing beyond the download.

Micro Learning holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Micro Learning has 55K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Thinkific's written reviews are positive against 40% of Micro Learning's.

Thinkific ships an update every 8 days, Micro Learning weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thinkific | Micro Learning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkific/id1557573471/reviews) | **[4.5 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-learning-smartyme/id6736654449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 104 | **55K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.9% of reviews | **40.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#31** |
| Size | 79 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Thinkific](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557573473) | [ApexTech Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770965641) |

## What reviewers say

### Thinkific

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkific/id1557573471)

Access courses and communities on your schedule, from anywhere. Learn with various lesson formats optimized for mobile and track your progress seamlessly. Stay connected with instructors and peers through integrated communities and activity feeds.

**Highlights:** Mobile course access, Progress tracking, Community interaction, Multiple lesson formats, Push notifications, On-the-go learning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface design
- 🚀 Fast performance when working properly
- 📱 Convenient on-the-go learning capability
- 💡 Branded app option available
- 🎓 Good for course content delivery when functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication issues
- 📵 Poor customer support and unresponsive team
- 📱 Severe iPad/tablet compatibility problems
- 🎬 Video playback issues and constant buffering

**Reported bugs**

- Login failures and constant sign-outs
- App crashes on startup or when searching for courses
- Gray/blank screen appearing on launch
- Video playback freezing and buffering
- Complete button missing or not clickable

**Requested features**

- Unified dashboard for multiple courses from different creators
- Ability to manage multiple courses without logging out
- AirPlay and casting support for videos
- Offline download capability
- PDF annotation and highlighting tools


### Micro Learning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-learning-smartyme/id6736654449)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Education, #52 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers daily micro-learning lessons in bite-sized 15-minute sessions. Learn practical skills, improve productivity, and invest in self-improvement through engaging content across various knowledge areas. Access lessons anytime, anywhere, whether reading or listening.

**Highlights:** Daily 15-minute micro-learning lessons, Read or listen to content, Skill development in personal growth, finance, knowledge, and science, Improve productivity and communication, Flexible learning anytime, anywhere, Structured lessons for practical application

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Promo Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $65.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Infographics bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bite-sized lessons
- 👍 Helpful and easy to understand
- 🚀 Excellent information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription and login issues
- 🔍 Lacking interactive features
- 📚 Surface-level content
- 💰 Misleading pricing and hidden charges

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or access content after purchase
- Recurring charges and difficulty cancelling subscription
- App freezes and crashes during use

**Requested features**

- More in-depth and interactive lessons
- Improved user experience and navigation
- Better customer support and refund policy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thinkific free?

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

### Is Micro Learning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thinkific or Micro Learning?

Micro Learning is rated higher. Thinkific averages 1.8 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Micro Learning averages 4.5 from 55K ratings.

### Do Thinkific or Micro Learning have ads?

Micro Learning shows ads; Thinkific does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thinkific or Micro Learning?

Thinkific ships an update every 8 days, and Micro Learning weekly. Most recently, Thinkific was updated on September 23, 2026 and Micro Learning on September 25, 2026.

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