# Showbie vs OpenApply

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OpenApply at 15.0 against Showbie's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Showbie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OpenApply sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $999.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Showbie | OpenApply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showbie/id548898085/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **238** | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 297 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Showbie Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/523263741) | [OXFORD INTELIIGENCE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800278139) |

## What reviewers say

### Showbie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showbie/id548898085)

This app facilitates paperless learning by allowing teachers to personalize assignments and provide detailed feedback on student work. It supports various feedback methods, including digital ink, text, and voice annotations, and enables the creation of digital portfolios for students. Parents can also be invited to view student progress.

**Highlights:** Personalize assignments and feedback, Digital ink, text, and voice annotations, Create digital student portfolios, Share work from compatible apps, Real-time class assessment, Private student chat, Parental access to student work

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Showbie Pro | $239.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient workflow
- 📚 Helpful for learning
- 🤝 Good for collaboration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💾 Unreliable file saving and syncing
- 🕰️ Slow performance and lag
- 🔍 Confusing navigation and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Text boxes disappearing or moving unexpectedly
- Notifications not working correctly
- Assignments not uploading or disappearing
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for assignments
- More annotation tools and customization
- Offline mode for accessing content
- Better integration with other apps


### OpenApply

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openapply/id6814230184)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OpenApply Annual Membership | $999.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Showbie free?

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

### Is OpenApply free?

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

### Do Showbie or OpenApply have ads?

Neither Showbie nor OpenApply shows ads.

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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.*