Comparison

GetSmarter vs MIT SloanHub

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

Head to head
About

GetSmarter

Access your online campus and course materials from anywhere. Engage with course content, participate in discussions, submit assignments, and track your academic progress and grades on the go.

Highlights
  • Access course content anytime
  • Participate in quizzes and forums
  • Submit assignments
  • Track deadlines
  • Receive instant notifications
  • View grades and track progress
Features
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Welcome to the GetSmarter Campus app: the essential companion for your professional development journey. Designed for the modern student, this app ensures that your course materials, faculty, and peers are always within reach. Key app features: - Browse the catalog: Explore the full range of GetSmarter short courses. - Learn on the go: Access videos, readings, and course content offline while you’re on the move. - Keep informed: Stay ahead of deadlines with smart, real-time reminders. - Collaborate with peers: Engage in forums and peer-to-peer discussions. - Track your performance: Check your progress with real-time visibility into your grades and milestones. GetSmarter with edX bridges the gap between work and study to help you gain the verifiable skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. GetSmarter and edX are owned by 2U.

About

MIT SloanHub

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MIT SloanHub is the digital front door to the MIT Sloan School of Management. It is a personalized hub for meaningful engagement connecting you to the information and resources you need to succeed at MIT Sloan. Use SloanHub to: - Access your schedule, courses and academic resources - Connect with events, clubs and groups - Connect with advisors and support resources - Access important announcements and notifications - and much more

Screenshots

GetSmarter4 screens
MIT SloanHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MIT SloanHub at 14.2 against GetSmarter's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GetSmarter versus MIT SloanHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGetSmarterMIT SloanHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGetSmarter Online LimitedMIT Sloan School of Management

Bugs and requests

GetSmarter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Error connecting to server
  • File picker not working properly
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to take notes within the app
  • Sync progress between app and website
  • Improved discussion thread navigation

MIT SloanHub

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GetSmarter

No in-app purchases

None

MIT SloanHub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GetSmarter free?
GetSmarter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIT SloanHub free?
MIT SloanHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GetSmarter or MIT SloanHub have ads?
Neither GetSmarter nor MIT SloanHub shows ads.

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