Cambly vs EdU Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cambly
Engage in real conversations with native English speakers to improve your language skills. This app offers immersive lessons tailored to your goals, suitable for any proficiency level, anytime and anywhere.
- Live conversations with native speakers
- Immersive learning experience
- Personalized lessons
- Anytime, anywhere access
- Suitable for all levels
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Learn English through real conversations with native speakers. Anytime, anywhere, any level. Cambly’s active, immersive lessons help you develop skills and confidence for real life—because that's where it matters. Every conversation is led by your goals, and supported by tutors here to help you grow. Every word, every lesson is a step closer to doing your dreams.
EdU Library
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EdU Library – a one-stop portal to EdUHK Library resources and services: • Search for books, articles and media resources • Check “MyLibrary” records for your loans with due dates, status of requested items and more • Make purchase suggestions • Make reservations and check the real-time availability of library facilities such as Study Carrels, Group Discussion Rooms and more • Check today’s opening hours and get the latest news of the Library • Check the new materials list for latest books and media acquired by the Library • Get access to “Library Handbook”, various Library Guides and FAQs • Contact Library Staff via the “Ask a Librarian” function
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cambly at every 11 days against EdU Library's every 4 months. Cambly also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cambly ships an update every 11 days, EdU Library every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cambly | EdU Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (9.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 213 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cambly, Inc. | The Education University of Hong Kong |
Bugs and requests
Cambly
Reported bugs
3 issues- Automatic subscription renewals without consent
- Lesson time deductions for connection issues
- Inability to access account/lessons after cancellation
Requested features
5 requests- Accent/dialect filters for tutors
- Improved tutor search and scheduling options
- In-app messaging and feedback system
- Tutor-focused app version
- Refund/credit options for missed/cancelled lessons
EdU Library
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cambly
No in-app purchases
EdU Library
No in-app purchases
