Skool Communities vs JoyProject
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
JoyProject
This faith-based app connects you with your local community to help others. Discover events, join discussions, offer support, and share items. It fosters connection and allows you to make a positive impact.
- Discover local events
- Participate in group discussions
- Offer and request help
- Give away unused items
- Manage conversations with inbox
- Connect with your community
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JoyProject is always free, paid for by the Ambassadors of Joy. Unveil a deeper sense of community with Joy Project, the faith-based app designed to serve the needs of those around you. Whether you’re looking to discover local events, participate in group discussions, or simply lend a helping hand, Joy Project brings your community closer to you. Post your needs and offer support to others in a trusted environment. Don’t let your unused items go to waste; give them away to someone who can put them to good use. With our powerful inbox feature, you can effortlessly manage your conversations, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to connect. Stay informed, get involved, and spread joy with Joy Project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: JoyProject at 100% against Skool Communities's 42%. JoyProject also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9). Skool Communities's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (797 vs 10). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
JoyProject holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skool Communities has 797 ratings behind it against 10, 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 JoyProject's.
Skool Communities ships an update every 5 weeks, JoyProject every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Skool Communities | JoyProject |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (797 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 797 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #21 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skool.com, Inc. | JoyProject Holdings, LLC |
Customer experience
Skool Communities
JoyProject
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
JoyProject
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Skool Communities
No in-app purchases
JoyProject
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Skool Communities free?
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