Comparison

Future London Academy vs THINGS LAB

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Future London Academy

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Future London Academy is a leading provider of Design and Leadership courses in London. Since 2013 we've trained over 5000 people, on Design, Leadership, Branding, UX and Innovation. With the Future London Academy mobile app, enjoy the freedom of learning and connecting anytime, from anywhere. Access your favourite courses from one convenient place. Learn when it works best for you at work, at home or on your commute with video, audio, text and other popular lesson types formatted for mobile. With progress tracking and start and stop lessons, it's easy to pick up from where you left off. Download the Future London Academy mobile app today, and take your learning to the next level!

About

THINGS LAB

This app is a creative catalyst hub designed to ignite playful ideas and foster innovation through games, labs, and communities. It offers a free primer lab, a curated game library, and collaborative founder labs for business leaders, educators, parents, and carers.

Highlights
  • Creative Catalyst Primer LAB
  • Curated Games Library
  • Founders Labs Collaboration
  • Exclusive Communities
  • Visual Thinking Tools
  • Basics of Design Thinking
Features
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Innovate with Play: THINGS LAB, your pocket mentor for creativity. Dive into games, labs, and communities, turning ordinary THINGS into Extraordinary Solutions! The THINGS LAB APP is the ultimate creative catalyst hub for business leaders, educators, parents, and elderly carers. Unleash your imagination and transform your world through play, innovation, and collaboration. Features in the App: Creative Catalyst Primer LAB: Dive into our free 7-lesson LAB, packed with tips and tricks for business leaders, educators, parents, and elderly carers. Curated Games Library: Engage in diverse games designed for all age groups, providing a source of fun and learning. Founders Labs Collaboration: Join industry leaders in dynamic 6-week Founders Labs, co-creating solutions for your teams, classrooms, or personal life. Exclusive Communities: Connect with like-minded individuals in exclusive communities tailored for each segment, exchanging ideas and insights for unparalleled growth. What You Will Experience in the App: Unlock Creativity: Open the door to boundless creativity with ideas and solutions tailored for every segment. Playful Learning Focus : Immerse yourself in playful environments, gaining insights that enhance team collaboration, cognitive skills, and creativity. Visual Thinking Tools: Learn the art of using found objects for visual thinking, a unique approach to problem-solving and communication. Basics of Design Thinking : Acquire the fundamentals of design thinking, unlocking new perspectives and innovative approaches. Designing Creative Environments: Explore how to design environments that foster creativity, engagement, and innovation in various settings. What's Coming Soon: Specialized Labs on Various Topics: Dive deeper into specific areas of interest with upcoming specialized labs, expanding your knowledge and skills. Over 80 Games in the Library: Access a vast library of over 80 games across 24 categories, offering endless possibilities for creativity and engagement. At THINGS LAB, we bridge the gap between play and innovation, linking to educational and scientific theories and models. Download now and embark on a journey where creativity knows no bounds! INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of THINGS LAB is free of charge. Should you use THINGS LAB to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card after the trial period ends and when a subscription renews. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

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THINGS LAB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Future London Academy at none against THINGS LAB's 1. Future London Academy also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. THINGS LAB sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.00 per month. Future London Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Future London Academy versus THINGS LAB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFuture London AcademyTHINGS LAB
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB105 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFuture London Academy LimitedTurtlewings LTD

In-app purchases

None

Future London Academy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

THINGS LAB

Subscriptions1
  • Creative Catalyst Club14 Days trial$7.001 Month

Questions

Is Future London Academy free?
Future London Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is THINGS LAB free?
THINGS LAB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Future London Academy or THINGS LAB have ads?
THINGS LAB shows ads; Future London Academy does not.
Which is updated more often, Future London Academy or THINGS LAB?
Future London Academy ships an update every 3 weeks, and THINGS LAB every 3 weeks. Most recently, Future London Academy was updated on October 9, 2026 and THINGS LAB on October 15, 2026.

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