Comparison

Sharpen vs Memetics

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

Head to head
About

Sharpen

This app revolutionizes college exam preparation by assessing your knowledge, identifying weak areas, and offering personalized AI-driven study plans. Access quizzes, videos, flashcards, and AI-powered study assistance to boost your exam readiness.

Highlights
  • AI-driven study recommendations
  • Personalized knowledge assessment
  • Multiple quiz modes
  • Bite-sized video lessons
  • AI study buddy (Ask Sharpen)
  • Textbook-aligned content
Features
Currently charting
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Sharpen is the new college study app that revolutionizes exam prep. Sharpen assesses your current knowledge, identifies areas for improvement, and provides personalized AI-driven study recommendations to boost your exam readiness. Choose from three quiz modes, flashcards, bite-sized videos, chapter summaries, and practice problems, all seamlessly aligned with your college textbook. Or use Ask Sharpen, your AI study buddy, to break down topics and generate new study content tailored to your queries. Features: NEW Ask Sharpen: Enter queries and Sharpen’s AI engine provides deep-dives, links you to related study activities, and generates new learning content. NEW Improve: AI-driven insights show your strengths, knowledge gaps, and personalized study recommendations based on past sessions. Quiz Bank: Thousands of questions across three modes (basic, advanced, and exam). Exam-like Questions: Fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice with images, standard multiple choice, and single choice. Exam Timer: Simulate the exam environment with a built-in timer. Bite-Sized Videos: Concise videos that explain key concepts. Flashcards: Learn key terms from your textbook. Step-by-Step Practice Problems: Reinforce understanding with detailed practice problems. Visual Chapter Summaries: Summarize chapters visually for better retention. Trusted Content: Content built by McGraw Hill subject matter experts and aligned to your textbook. Disciplines covered: McGraw Hill Textbooks & OpenStax Textbooks: Accounting, Algebra, American Government, American History, Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Business, Business Law, Business Math, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Human Resources, Investments, Management, Marketing, Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, Microbiology, Music, Nutrition, Psychology, Spanish, and others. Testimonials: “I’m rocking the exams and my understanding in class thanks to Sharpen.” “This app is amazing! It gets right to the point & connects with my book for school.” “Fantastic resource! I love the bite-sized lessons, quizzes, and design.” Download Sharpen today and experience a simpler, more effective way to study for exams and class. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Memetics

Features
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Discover the science of memetics - the revolutionary field that explains how ideas spread like viruses through society, influencing your beliefs without your awareness. Ever wondered why certain trends go viral while others fade? Why some ideologies persist for centuries? The answer lies in memetic theory, a discipline most have never heard of yet governs everything from brand preferences to political beliefs. This app has no ads, no account creation, no data collection, no fluff just straight to the education. Memetics reveals how cultural replicators - memes - compete for space in your mind using sophisticated propagation mechanisms and cognitive hooks. These invisible forces shape your worldview more profoundly than most realize. This comprehensive reference app equips you with: - In-depth exploration of memetic theory foundations established by Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, and Susan Blackmore - Interactive flashcards to master key terminology and concepts - Complete dictionary of memetic terms from "cognitive hooks" to "information cascades" - Analytical frameworks for understanding memetic spread and evolution - Case studies of major ideological memes including capitalism, nationalism, and conspiracy theories - Personal memetic journal to track meme exposure in your daily life - Challenging quizzes to test your understanding - Convenient cheat sheets for quick reference - Curated hot links to vital memetic resources Part of our Modern Thinking series designed for an AI-driven world, Memetics provides essential knowledge for navigating our information landscape. Understanding memetic selection, transmission vectors, and memeplexes isn't just academic - it's your defense against manipulation and pathway to more conscious idea adoption. Equip yourself with memetic literacy. The ideas you encounter aren't random - they're engineered for propagation. Shouldn't you understand the mechanisms governing what you believe?

Screenshots

Sharpen4 screens
Memetics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sharpen at Free against Memetics's $0.99. Sharpen also leads on chart position (#204 vs unranked). Memetics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads 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

Sharpen is free to download; Memetics costs $0.99 up front. Sharpen sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Memetics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Sharpen versus Memetics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharpenMemetics
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#204 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB30 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMcGraw-HillPolemics Applications LLC

Bugs and requests

Sharpen

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect answer registrations
  • Repeated questions across chapters
  • Inability to restart quizzes
  • Crashing and freezing issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand subject coverage to include more disciplines
  • Improve stability and reduce crashes
  • Add support for landscape mode and multitasking on iPad
  • Provide more variety and randomization of practice questions

Memetics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Sharpen

Subscriptions8
  • Sharpen+7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Sharpen+$17.991 Month
  • Sharpen+7 Days trial$17.991 Month
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  • Sharpen+ 3 month$29.993 Months
  • Sharpen+ 3 month7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Sharpen+ 12 month BTS7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Sharpen+ 12 month$89.991 Year
  • Sharpen+ 12 month7 Days trial$89.991 Year
None

Memetics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sharpen free?
Sharpen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Memetics free?
Memetics costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sharpen or Memetics have ads?
Neither Sharpen nor Memetics shows ads.

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