# Populi vs 4 The One Studio

The clearest difference is rating: 4 The One Studio at 5.0 against Populi's 2.4. 4 The One Studio also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 28%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Populi's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

4 The One Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Populi has 30 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Populi's written reviews are positive against 50% of 4 The One Studio's.

Populi ships an update every 7 months, 4 The One Studio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Populi | 4 The One Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populi/id307818267/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4-the-one-studio/id6476124638/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Populi, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077468393) | [4 The One Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725921279) |

## What reviewers say

### Populi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populi/id307818267)

This app connects to a college management system, allowing faculty and students to manage coursework, attendance, and communication. It offers features for grading, submitting assignments, checking grades, and accessing course materials.

**Highlights:** Automatic attendance via Bluetooth beacon, Grade assignments and run discussions, Submit assignments and take tests, Check grades and view course bulletin boards, Manage admissions leads, View and pay balances, show ID card, Search library and place holds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works for some users
- 👍 Can see grades and assignments
- 👍 Easy to navigate for some
- 👍 Good for on-the-go access
- 👍 In-app document viewer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is useless for many
- 🐛 UI is outdated
- 🐛 Navigation is clunky
- 🐛 Lacks location/Bluetooth features
- 🐛 No accessibility support

**Reported bugs**

- App stays on 'continue' page
- App is hacked
- App does not work on opening
- Assignments won't submit
- Files no longer open

**Requested features**

- Overhaul UI
- Add tabs to navigation
- Enable location and Bluetooth
- Accessibility support (font/icon size)
- Dark mode


### 4 The One Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4-the-one-studio/id6476124638)

Explore a creative hub offering studio space reservations, award-winning podcasts, a diverse media library, and opportunities to support impactful causes. Discover current projects and engage with content designed to inspire and unite.

**Highlights:** Studio space reservation, Award-winning podcast episodes, Extensive media library, Information on current projects, Opportunities to support causes, Concierge services, Private event hosting

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Populi free?

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

### Is 4 The One Studio free?

4 The One Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Populi or 4 The One Studio?

4 The One Studio is rated higher. Populi averages 2.4 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while 4 The One Studio averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Populi or 4 The One Studio have ads?

Neither Populi nor 4 The One Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Populi or 4 The One Studio?

Populi ships an update every 7 months, and 4 The One Studio every 2 months. Most recently, Populi was updated on November 6, 2026 and 4 The One Studio on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
