# apparently vs Seishin Academy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seishin Academy at none against apparently's 3. Seishin Academy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). apparently's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. apparently sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Seishin Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

apparently ships an update every 2 months, Seishin Academy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | apparently | Seishin Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Size | 32 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Civil Licit Alapítvány](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742585309) | [Seishin Team SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858298939) |

## 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 |


### Seishin Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seishin-academy/id6808237570)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is apparently free?

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

### Is Seishin Academy free?

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

### Do apparently or Seishin Academy have ads?

apparently shows ads; Seishin Academy does not.

### Which is updated more often, apparently or Seishin Academy?

apparently ships an update every 2 months, and Seishin Academy every 4 days. Most recently, apparently was updated on October 27, 2026 and Seishin Academy on October 26, 2026.

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