# Psych Boost vs UniLincoln

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UniLincoln at none against Psych Boost's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Psych Boost sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. UniLincoln asks for nothing beyond the download.

Psych Boost ships an update every 2 weeks, UniLincoln every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Psych Boost | UniLincoln |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Psych Boost LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762053089) | [University of Lincoln](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477039739) |

## What reviewers say

### Psych Boost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psych-boost/id6447265829)

This app aids A-Level and GCSE psychology students in revising core content for the AQA specification. Developed by a psychology teacher and YouTube channel creator, it offers structured learning and revision support.

**Highlights:** A-Level Psychology revision, GCSE Psychology revision, AQA specification content, Content by psychology teacher, Supports learning and revision

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Psych Boost Pro | $3.99 | per year |
| Psych Boost Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for AQA A-level Psychology
- 💡 New update highlights tricky questions
- 💰 Good value subscription
- 🚀 Saves time on revision materials
- 💯 Highly recommended for revision

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent cross-device compatibility
- 🐛 Content not detailed enough
- 🐛 Poorly worded questions
- 🐛 Typos and punctuation errors
- 🐛 Lacks depth in evaluations

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work on iPad
- Cannot get answers to questions on iPad quizzes
- Cannot scroll on iPad/Chromebook
- Bug with selecting quiz topics for GCSE
- App logs off after completing an activity/quiz

**Requested features**

- Option for other exam boards
- More bold updates
- Normal accounts for cross-device access
- Scroll button for flashcards/quizzes on all devices
- More questions to reduce repetition


### UniLincoln

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unilincoln/id6737514866)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Psych Boost free?

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

### Is UniLincoln free?

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

### Do Psych Boost or UniLincoln have ads?

Neither Psych Boost nor UniLincoln shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Psych Boost or UniLincoln?

Psych Boost ships an update every 2 weeks, and UniLincoln every 8 days. Most recently, Psych Boost was updated on November 3, 2026 and UniLincoln on November 4, 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.*
