# e vs Play

The clearest difference is update cadence: Play at every 5 weeks against e's every 3 months. Play also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

e ships an update every 3 months, Play every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | e | Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Size | 79 MB | 376 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codevision](https://appshunter.io/developer/906461429) | [Insignio Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/799596690) |

## What reviewers say

### e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-schooling/id6475721400)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-along/id6751191054)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is e free?

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

### Is Play free?

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

### Do e or Play have ads?

Neither e nor Play shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, e or Play?

e ships an update every 3 months, and Play every 5 weeks. Most recently, e was updated on October 27, 2026 and Play on October 28, 2026.

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