# apparently vs AlphaSolve

The clearest difference is ads: AlphaSolve at none against apparently's shown. AlphaSolve also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). apparently's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.3). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. apparently sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and AlphaSolve sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

apparently ships an update every 2 months, AlphaSolve fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | apparently | AlphaSolve |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Size | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Civil Licit Alapítvány](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742585309) | [Alphacademy Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842715501) |

## What reviewers say

### apparently

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apparently/id6499148946)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Half-year subscription | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly subscription | $149.00 | per year |


### AlphaSolve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphasolve/id6753150948)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Full Access | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Full Access | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is apparently free?

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

### Is AlphaSolve free?

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

### Do apparently or AlphaSolve have ads?

apparently shows ads; AlphaSolve does not.

### Which is updated more often, apparently or AlphaSolve?

apparently ships an update every 2 months, and AlphaSolve fortnightly. Most recently, apparently was updated on October 10, 2026 and AlphaSolve on October 7, 2026.

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