Comparison

MTN Online School vs Khula Mobile

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

Head to head
About

MTN Online School

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MTN Online School allows learners from grade R to 12 to receive quality learning tools online aligned with the South African curriculum. MTN Online School prioritizes the education of all learners, including second chance matric learners, granting them an opportunity to upskill and expand their capabilities. Using the MTN Online School mobile app, learners are able to: - Select from a list of libraries to access content that is relevant to them - Access videos and documents for each lesson - Perform an assessment to test their knowledge for each lesson - Track their achievements by revising assessment results - Join live broadcast sessions run by our live studio Learners using the MTN network will use the platform and access the content for free, however there will be data charges in browsing and downloading if you are not registered as an MTN network user. After installing the app, learners will be prompted to allow the app to access their device’s internal storage. This is required in order to access the libraries of subjects, lessons and content resources that exist within the mobile apps internal storage. Allowing this permission will also allow learners to download lesson content onto their mobile device to assist with continued learning while offline. To access the MTN Online School desktop web app, open any browsing platform and visit www.mtnonlineschool.co.za. Here users can register for courses, access content, and informal assessments. Teachers can access their student results and perform other management tasks. Please note that the aggregation, development and alignment of content is continuing and as a result the scope and quality of resources will improve and change with each new update. View the MTN Online School Terms & Conditions here: https://www.mtnonlineschool.co.za/terms-and-conditions

About

Khula Mobile

Features
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Khula Mobile provides an easy and fun way to practice math tables and spelling. Instant feedback is provided with incorrect answers, which makes it easy to learn quickly from mistakes.

Screenshots

MTN Online School3 screens
Khula Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MTN Online School at none against Khula Mobile's 10. Khula Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Khula Mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. MTN Online School asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTN Online School ships an update every 8 months, Khula Mobile every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
MTN Online School versus Khula Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTN Online SchoolKhula Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMTN South Africa (Pty) LTDZoclee (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

MTN Online School

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Khula Mobile

One-time10
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  • English Spelling Grade 4$4.99
  • Afrikaans Spelling Grade 4$4.99
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Questions

Is MTN Online School free?
MTN Online School is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Khula Mobile free?
Khula Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MTN Online School or Khula Mobile have ads?
Neither MTN Online School nor Khula Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MTN Online School or Khula Mobile?
MTN Online School ships an update every 8 months, and Khula Mobile every 3 months. Most recently, MTN Online School was updated on November 3, 2026 and Khula Mobile on October 27, 2026.

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