Skool Communities vs Inventor Smart Community
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skool Communities
Connect with your online communities from anywhere. Engage in discussions, access courses, stay updated on events, and directly message members. This app brings all the core functionalities of the platform to your mobile device.
- Community discussions
- Video and text courses
- Event calendar
- Direct messaging
- Push notifications
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The official Skool app. Stay connected to your communities on the go. All Skool's features + push notifications. • Community - group discussion with posts and comments • Courses - learn with video and text-based lessons • Calendar - see what community events are happening • Chat - DM anybody in your communities
Inventor Smart Community
Connect with a community of creators to share invention ideas, get expert advice, and gain recognition. Attend events, join discussions, and showcase your projects to foster innovation and collaboration.
- Connect and collaborate in group chats and forums
- Access expert advice on patents, licensing, and manufacturing
- Attend online and in-person inventor events
- Showcase inventions and gain exposure
- Receive real-time notifications and announcements
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Inventor Smart: The Ultimate Inventor's Networking and Collaboration Community! Imagine a place where your invention ideas are celebrated, nurtured, and propelled forward. Welcome to Inventor Smart, where you'll connect with a passionate community of creators who understand your journey and help you bring your ideas to life! Here's how Inventor Smart will inspire you: *Connect and Collaborate: Join lively group chats and forums to brainstorm with fellow inventors, share your progress, and overcome obstacles together. *Tap into a Wealth of Knowledge: Get expert advice on patents, licensing, manufacturing, marketing, and retail distribution – all from experienced inventors who've been there. *Spark Your Inspiration: Attend exciting online and in-person events designed to ignite your creativity and connect you with fellow innovators. Join live streams with industry leaders and the National Inventor Club, participate in book club meetings and Q&A sessions, or meet face-to-face at Meet and Greets. *Gain Recognition: Showcase your invention to the community and gain valuable exposure. Pitch your ideas to explore potential partnerships. Be featured in our "Inventor in the Spotlight" series, where we share your inspiring journey with the community. *Stay in the Know: Receive real-time notifications and announcements to keep you informed and inspired. Download Inventor Smart today and experience the power of a supportive community! -Free Subscription -Premium Insider Subscription available for full access and benefits Inventively Yours, Brian Fried Chief Invention Officer Inventor Smart National Inventor Club Terms of Use https://app.inventorsmart.com/onboarding_documents
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Inventor Smart Community at 100% against Skool Communities's 42%. Inventor Smart Community also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9). Skool Communities's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (792 vs 31). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Inventor Smart Community sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Skool Communities asks for nothing beyond the download.
Inventor Smart Community holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skool Communities has 792 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Skool Communities's written reviews are positive against 100% of Inventor Smart Community's.
Skool Communities ships an update every 5 weeks, Inventor Smart Community every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skool Communities | Inventor Smart Community |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (792 ratings) | 5.0 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 792 — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #33 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Skool.com, Inc. | Inventor Relations, Inc. |
Customer experience
Skool Communities
Inventor Smart Community
Bugs and requests
Skool Communities
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to create account
- Stuck on login screen
- Videos not playing full screen
- Frequent log-outs
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to save posts
- Improved iPad support
- Better chat functionality
- Sync with calendar apps
Inventor Smart Community
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Skool Communities
No in-app purchases
Inventor Smart Community
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
Questions
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