# Bold.org vs Cinch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bold.org at none against Cinch's 2. Bold.org also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 1) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). Cinch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cinch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Bold.org asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cinch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bold.org has 3.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bold.org ships an update weekly, Cinch every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bold.org | Cinch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boldorg-scholarships/id6477827030/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinch-study-planner/id6760342948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bold.org](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730731181) | [Cinch Planner LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883986510) |

## What reviewers say

### Bold.org

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boldorg-scholarships/id6477827030)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Discover and apply for thousands of scholarships directly from your phone. This platform offers exclusive opportunities, smart matching, and a streamlined application process. Earn rewards for engagement and receive direct scholarship disbursements.

**Highlights:** Thousands of exclusive scholarships, Smart scholarship matching, No-essay scholarship options, One-tap application, Direct scholarship disbursement, Bold Points rewards program

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Easy to earn cash back
- 🏆 Helpful for scholarships
- 💳 Convenient debit card
- 💸 Rewards for spending
- 🤑 Ability to pay off student loans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow to redeem points
- 🔍 Lack of transparency on scholarships
- 🤖 Automated responses from support
- 🔒 Difficulty managing settings
- 💱 Limited cash back options

**Reported bugs**

- Account login issues
- Glitches with point redemption
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Apply for scholarships directly in the app
- More frequent point updates
- Ability to dispute charges
- Daily login bonus in the app
- Dark mode option


### Cinch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinch-study-planner/id6760342948)

Automate your academic life by syncing assignments from your learning management system to your Google Calendar. It intelligently schedules dedicated study time around your existing commitments and automatically reschedules missed blocks.

**Highlights:** Syncs assignments from LMS to Google Calendar, Creates automatic study blocks, Reschedules missed study sessions, Works around existing calendar events, Allows manual adjustment of study blocks, Imports assignments not on LMS

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bold.org free?

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

### Is Cinch free?

Cinch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bold.org or Cinch?

Cinch is rated higher. Bold.org averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Cinch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bold.org or Cinch have ads?

Bold.org shows ads; Cinch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bold.org or Cinch?

Bold.org ships an update weekly, and Cinch every 5 days. Most recently, Bold.org was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cinch on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*