# 5 vs Edpuzzle

The clearest difference is update cadence: 5 at monthly against Edpuzzle's every 4 months. 5 also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 166) and review sentiment (26% vs 13%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.4 for 5 against 1.5 for Edpuzzle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 has 6.1K ratings behind it against 166, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of 5's written reviews are positive against 13% of Edpuzzle's.

5 ships an update monthly, Edpuzzle every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 | Edpuzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-star-students/id606076034/reviews) | **[1.5 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edpuzzle/id919598209/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 166 |
| Positive reviews | **25.7% of reviews** | 12.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#157** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [5 Star Students Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/606076037) | [EDpuzzle, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/919598208) |

## What reviewers say

### 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-star-students/id606076034)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Access school-related data, including points, rewards, and activities, directly from your mobile device. Stay informed with school news and notifications, and utilize your digital ID for event check-ins. Participate in surveys and voting polls easily.

**Highlights:** View points and rewards, Access activities and events, Participate in surveys and polls, Receive school news and notifications, Digital ID for event check-in

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick access to rewards
- 👍 Helpful for staying organized
- 🚀 Efficient tracking of assignments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive monitoring of bathroom usage
- 🤖 Invasive tracking of student locations
- 🤯 Causing mental health issues and stress
- 🤬 Ruining family/personal relationships
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Unreliable notifications
- Syncing issues across devices
- Unauthorized access to user data

**Requested features**

- More privacy controls
- Flexible bathroom pass system
- Improved user interface and experience


### Edpuzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edpuzzle/id919598209)

Transform any video into an interactive lesson with quizzes, polls, and open-ended questions. Students can engage with content at their own pace, fostering critical thinking and active learning anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Interactive video lessons, Quizzes and polls, Student projects, Self-paced learning, Critical thinking exercises, Anytime, anywhere access

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient learning tool
- 👍 Helps students stay engaged
- 💡 Interactive video assignments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of user flexibility
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 👎 Disruptive to learning experience

**Reported bugs**

- Videos randomly restarting or freezing
- Inability to change answers after submission
- Inconsistent login and account issues

**Requested features**

- Allow skipping and rewinding of videos
- Improve question formatting and feedback
- Optimize for mobile devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 free?

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

### Is Edpuzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 5 or Edpuzzle?

Edpuzzle is rated higher. 5 averages 1.4 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Edpuzzle averages 1.5 from 166 ratings.

### Do 5 or Edpuzzle have ads?

Neither 5 nor Edpuzzle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 5 or Edpuzzle?

5 ships an update monthly, and Edpuzzle every 4 months. Most recently, 5 was updated on September 22, 2026 and Edpuzzle on September 23, 2026.

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