# Bold.org vs Codon

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

Both are free to download. Codon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bold.org asks for nothing beyond the download.

Codon 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, Codon monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bold.org | Codon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/codon-learn-biology/id6796637767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bold.org](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730731181) | [OMAR DANIEL GRAZIANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896485759) |

## What reviewers say

### Bold.org

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

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Discover and apply for thousands of exclusive scholarships directly from your phone. This platform offers smart matching, one-tap applications for no-essay scholarships, and rewards for engagement, helping students secure funding for their education.

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Apple Wallet, 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


### Codon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codon-learn-biology/id6796637767)

Master biology from molecules to ecosystems with a comprehensive, offline curriculum. Explore 100 lessons, researcher profiles, and landmark experiments. Learn mechanisms and track progress with spaced repetition and interactive quizzes.

**Highlights:** Offline biology curriculum, 100 lessons with narration, Researcher profiles, Interactive quizzes with explanations, Spaced repetition learning, Offline access, no account needed, Home screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Codon Full Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bold.org free?

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

### Is Codon free?

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

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

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

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

Bold.org shows ads; Codon does not.

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

Bold.org ships an update weekly, and Codon monthly. Most recently, Bold.org was updated on November 4, 2026 and Codon on October 31, 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.*