TED Talks vs Skill Forward
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TED Talks
Access thousands of inspiring and informative videos on a wide range of topics. Get personalized recommendations, watch with subtitles in over 100 languages, and download content for offline viewing. Stay curious and informed with this educational resource.
- Personalized recommendations
- Subtitles in over 100 languages
- Browse by topic or curator picks
- Stream to Apple TV with AirPlay
- Download videos for offline viewing
- Watchlist for later
- Surprise Me! feature
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Get personalized recommendations that match your unique interests, or browse TED’s library of thousands of inspiring, informative, transformational videos for free. Features on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch: ・Sign in to get personalized recommendations and sync videos across all your devices ・Watch videos with subtitles in over 100 languages ・Check out the newest and trending videos, browse by topic, or select from our curators’ picks ・Stream videos to your Apple TV with AirPlay ・Download videos to watch offline ・Add talks your list to watch later ・Toggle between dark mode or light modes ・Get instant inspiration with the “Surprise Me!” feature Get the TED app to stay curious, informed and inspired.
Skill Forward
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Skill Forward is your gateway to scholarships, opportunities, and learning — all in one place. DISCOVER OPPORTUNITIES Browse scholarships, jobs, internships, and programs curated for students and early-career professionals. Filter by type, see deadlines at a glance, and save the ones that matter so you never miss out. LEARN NEW SKILLS Explore courses and learning paths taught by experienced instructors. Enroll in free courses, track your progress, and earn certificates you can be proud of. STAY ON TRACK • Save opportunities and keep their deadlines close • Keep all your enrolled courses in one place • Build your profile and showcase your achievements Whether you're looking for your next scholarship, a new skill, or a career opportunity, Skill Forward helps you move forward.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: TED Talks at 3 against Skill Forward's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
| Parameter | TED Talks | Skill Forward |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (10K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TED Conferences LLC | Hassan Yazbeck |
Bugs and requests
TED Talks
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Videos fail to load or play
- Saved talks disappear from user's list
- Syncing issues with user accounts
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to create and manage playlists
- Implement background audio playback
- Improve Chromecast support
- Add more customization options (e.g., video playback speed, dark mode)
- Enhance discoverability of new and relevant content
Skill Forward
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TED Talks
No in-app purchases
Skill Forward
No in-app purchases
