# DPS Learn vs ProApp

The clearest difference is rating: ProApp at 4.6 against DPS Learn's 3.9. ProApp also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (145 vs 10). DPS Learn's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (91% vs 65%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProApp sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months. DPS Learn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProApp holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProApp has 145 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of DPS Learn's written reviews are positive against 65% of ProApp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DPS Learn ships an update every 6 weeks, ProApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DPS Learn | ProApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dps-learn/id436199090/reviews) | **[4.6 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proapp-online-design-courses/id1469080893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **145** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 64.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) | [Proapp Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609221112) |

## What reviewers say

### DPS Learn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dps-learn/id436199090)

Learn to build interactive layouts for iPad using Adobe InDesign. This app guides you through creating visually rich digital publications with real-world examples from industry professionals. Master the Adobe Digital Publishing Suite for engaging app creation.

**Highlights:** Interactive layout creation, iPad app publishing, Adobe InDesign tutorials, Digital Publishing Suite guidance, Real-world professional examples

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent resource for learning DPS
- 💡 Great examples and in-app demos
- 🚀 Quick reference on platform
- 👍 Brilliant solutions provided
- 👍 Fills in missing documentation blanks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is outdated
- 🐛 Doesn't work anymore
- 🐛 Cannot get through sign-in
- 🐛 Overlays not functional on iPhone
- 🐛 Missing steps in guides

**Reported bugs**

- App is outdated and doesn't work
- Sign-in page is inaccessible
- iPhone version of overlays is not functional
- Missing steps in advanced overlay guides
- App requires VPN to load content

**Requested features**

- Update the app
- Fix sign-in page
- Make iPhone version functional
- Provide missing steps in guides
- Improve UI interaction and design


### ProApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proapp-online-design-courses/id1469080893)

This app offers a comprehensive design education with AI-powered mentorship. Learn graphic design, UI/UX, web design, and more through personalized courses, challenges, and expert-led workshops. Earn certificates to showcase your acquired skills.

**Highlights:** AI-powered design mentor, Comprehensive design courses, UI/UX and web design mastery, Design challenges and workshops, Course certificates, Design inspiration resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months Subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| 12 Months Subscription | $11.49 | per year |
| Purchase Individual Course | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Course Web Design Consumable | $3.99 | one-time |
| UI Design Course | $3.99 | one-time |
| Persuasive Design Course | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lean UX Course | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Course Graphic Design Consumable | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $30.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access to Proapp | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great UI/UX design courses
- 👍 Useful platform for learning
- 👍 Easy to use and access content
- 👍 Good for career switch to design
- 👍 Helpful for upskilling in design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App takes money, support does nothing
- 🐛 App doesn't work after payment
- 🐛 Scam accusations
- 🐛 Not letting users log in after payment
- 🐛 No way to contact support

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work after paying for subscription
- App isn't letting users log in after payment
- No way to contact support (main contact, bot don't assist)
- Choppy and lagging behavior
- Charged but didn't unlock further lessons

**Requested features**

- Organize courses by professional paths
- More interactivity and ways to test understanding
- Provide a trial period
- Dark mode option
- Adjust font color and size for readability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DPS Learn free?

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

### Is ProApp free?

ProApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DPS Learn or ProApp?

ProApp is rated higher. DPS Learn averages 3.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ProApp averages 4.6 from 145 ratings.

### Do DPS Learn or ProApp have ads?

Neither DPS Learn nor ProApp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DPS Learn or ProApp?

DPS Learn ships an update every 6 weeks, and ProApp fortnightly. Most recently, DPS Learn was updated on October 15, 2026 and ProApp on October 16, 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.*