NASW vs Degrees with edX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NASW
Stay informed about national and local news and events from the National Association of Social Workers. Access a comprehensive platform for social work resources, including job opportunities, continuing education, and research materials.
- NASW news and events
- Social work opportunities
- Professional development
- Continuing education
- Job board
- Research library
- Social Work Talks Podcast
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The official NASW app of the National Association of Social Workers is a simple and convenient way for you to stay up-to-date with NASW news and events at the national and local levels, and to access social work resources from NASW, for both members and non-members. Discover social work opportunities all on one platform, from professional development, continuing education, advocacy and the job board to practice information, the NASW Research Library, NASW community, Social Work Talks Podcast, NASW blogs and more. Download the NASW app and check out social work resources and upcoming events in your area. Have a question? Email us at membership@socialworkers.org.
Degrees with edX
Access your educational courses and assignments from any device. This app allows you to view grades, save content for offline access, and track your coursework with integrated tools. Stay updated with notifications for new grades and course announcements.
- View grades and course content
- Offline Mode for saved content
- Submit assignments
- To-do list and calendar for coursework
- Send and receive messages
- Post to discussions
- Watch videos and take quizzes
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Access your courses on the go with the Degrees with edX mobile app. Use any device to: • View grades and course content • Save content with Offline Mode • Submit assignments • Keep track of coursework with to do list and calendar • Send and receive messages • Post to discussions • Watch videos • Take quizzes • Communicate directly with Student Success advisors • Receive push notifications for new grades and course updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NASW at 3.9 against Degrees with edX's 1.5. NASW also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Degrees with edX's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NASW holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively.
NASW ships an update every 6 months, Degrees with edX every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | NASW | Degrees with edX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) — better | 1.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Association of Socialworkers | 2U, Inc. |
Customer experience
NASW
Degrees with edX
In-app purchases
NASW
No in-app purchases
Degrees with edX
No in-app purchases
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