Peterson Academy vs Inside The Edit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Peterson Academy
Access world-class higher education from renowned experts in various fields at a fraction of traditional costs. Explore a vast library of in-depth courses, join a global community of learners, and enjoy flexible, self-paced online learning with audio-only and offline options.
- Affordable higher education
- 70+ in-depth 8-hour courses
- 4 new courses added monthly
- Intellectually driven community
- Courses in psychology, philosophy, science
- Audio-only mode
- Offline downloads
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Peterson Academy provides world-class higher education at a fraction of traditional costs. Access intellectually driven courses taught by renowned experts in psychology, philosophy, science, and more. Join a vibrant community of over 85,000 learners, explore an ever-growing library with 100+ comprehensive 8-hour courses, and enjoy new courses added every month. Learn from top instructors including Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, participate in community discussions, and plan your educational journey—all from your mobile device. Key Features: - Affordable, high-quality higher education-accessible to anyone globally - Access to a growing library of 100+ in-depth, 8-hour courses - Intellectually driven community with profiles and a social feed - Over 85,000 students enrolled worldwide - Courses in psychology, philosophy, science, humanities, and more - Notable instructors including Dr. David Eagleman, Dr. Keith Campbell, Dr. John Vervaeke, Dr. Brian Keating, Dr. Stephen R. C. Hicks and more - Exclusive new courses by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson released regularly - Flexible, self-paced online learning experience - Offline downloads
Inside The Edit
Learn professional video editing techniques with a comprehensive course and masterclass. Access free training resources and receive updates to enhance your creative skills.
- Creative Editing Course
- Exclusive Masterclass
- Free Creative Training
- Push Notifications
- One-time Masterclass Purchase
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Video Editing for Stronger Storytelling Learn the professional editing techniques used in film and television Access Your Course – Watch and learn from the Creative Editing Course inside the app. Exclusive Masterclass – Unlock a 1hr 50-minute in-app Masterclass (available as a one-time purchase). Free Creative Training – Explore free editing resources to sharpen your skills. Stay Updated – Get push notifications with the latest news and updates. Download the app and learn what to cut and why. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Peterson Academy at 4.8 against Inside The Edit's 3.0. Peterson Academy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (146 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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. Inside The Edit sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Peterson Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Peterson Academy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peterson Academy has 146 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Peterson Academy's written reviews are positive against 75% of Inside The Edit's.
Peterson Academy ships an update every 2 weeks, Inside The Edit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Peterson Academy | Inside The Edit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (146 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 146 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peterson Academy | Inside The Edit |
Customer experience
Peterson Academy
Inside The Edit
In-app purchases
Peterson Academy
No in-app purchases
Inside The Edit
- How To Cut a Scene Like a Pro$4.99
- App Only Masterclass$4.99
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