Comparison

Drillster vs EBSCO Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Drillster

This educational app enhances knowledge retention through adaptive learning, microlearning, and instant feedback. It features a new drill player with improved visuals and gamification, helping users track their progress and reach proficiency.

Highlights
  • Adaptive learning methodology
  • Microlearning approach
  • Instant feedback after exercises
  • Progress tracking and proficiency goals
  • Improved visual display for media
  • Gamification elements
Features
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We have a Drillster app update for you. It contains a brand-new drill player, which is now active by default. The biggest improvement of the new player is the way feedback is displayed. Feedback directly after every exercise is important for the learning effect. Therefore, it now has a (much) more prominent role. Regardless of your answer, the feedback section will tell you what was the right answer and why, so you learn from each exercise at that very moment. The app will now also tell you how long it will take you to reach 100% proficiency. Moreover, to make all of our lives better, we improved the way visuals, like videos and images, are shown. You can use visuals in questions, answers, and feedback. We doubt you’ll want to, but it’s possible to switch back to the previous player by going to settings and toggling ‘Built-in player’. Do tell us your reasons and give us your feedback (support@drillster.com), so we can improve. Thanks! WHAT'S NEW? The new default drill player means the following: - Higher performance - We improved the overall look & feel of the app; - It’s also more intuitive; - More gamification elements; - Better didactics; - More focus on the right answer after each exercise. Regardless of your answer: we focus on what was the right answer and why; - Feedback is better and more pedagogical displayed; - Visuals, like videos and images, are shown bigger and better to learners; - Last but not least: the learning curve graph has a more prominent role in the app. It will also tell you how long it will take you to reach 100% proficiency. To switch back to the previous player, go to settings and toggle ‘built-in player’. ABOUT DRILLSTER Drillster is a smart learning application that ensures that critical knowledge and competencies stay top of mind continuously, so employees can perform with the right knowledge at the right time. Its unique methodology combines adaptivity, microlearning, assessment-based learning, and instant feedback into one simple tool. Creating and adjusting content is easy and the smart algorithm automatically adapts learning content to the individual learning curve and forgetting curve. Effective and efficient, for both learning professionals and learners. Happy learning! FEEDBACK At Drillster we are ‘Learning with you’, so we’d love your feedback. If you have questions, or suggestions for improvement, don't hesitate to email support@drillster.com or give us a call at +31883750500. Are you a Drillster fan already and have a minute to spare? Leave a review. Thank you in advance!

About

EBSCO Mobile

Access your library's scholarly content and research materials on the go. Search, select, and read eBooks directly from the app, with seamless syncing between desktop and mobile devices. Continue your academic projects conveniently from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Connect to your library
  • Search library content
  • Access eBooks directly
  • Sync across devices
  • View eBook accessibility info
  • EBSCO Open Search option
Features
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Make progress on your research anytime, anywhere with EBSCO’s mobile app! Find and connect to your library, then simply search, choose, and use your library’s content. Continue your research projects even when you’re away from your desk thanks to syncing across desktop and mobile devices. Access eBooks directly from the app and find accessibility information in the eBook detail card. Designed to provide library users with an easy way to access library resources, the EBSCO app makes scholarly research more convenient. Users, please note that if you can't find (or are unable to sign-in to) your library institution, please choose "EBSCO Open Search" from the institution list and follow the prompt to start using the app.

Screenshots

Drillster4 screens
EBSCO Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EBSCO Mobile at 32% against Drillster's 0%. EBSCO Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drillster ships an update every 5 weeks, EBSCO Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Drillster versus EBSCO Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrillsterEBSCO Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.6 (78 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews31.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—78 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrillster BVEBSCO Publishing

Customer experience

Drillster

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

EBSCO Mobile

All ratings78 ratings
Positive60.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral15.8%
Negative52.6%

In-app purchases

None

Drillster

No in-app purchases

None

EBSCO Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drillster free?
Drillster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EBSCO Mobile free?
EBSCO Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drillster or EBSCO Mobile have ads?
Neither Drillster nor EBSCO Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drillster or EBSCO Mobile?
Drillster ships an update every 5 weeks, and EBSCO Mobile monthly. Most recently, Drillster was updated on September 16, 2026 and EBSCO Mobile on September 24, 2026.

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