# Folderly vs ApplySmartly

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Folderly at 3.2K against ApplySmartly's 3. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Folderly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ApplySmartly sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ApplySmartly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Folderly has 3.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folderly | ApplySmartly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folderly-academic-organizer/id6504684372/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applysmartly/id6802850132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raethan Christian Supatan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753295009) | [GoalMate Circle LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802850134) |

## What reviewers say

### Folderly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folderly-academic-organizer/id6504684372)

This app helps students manage their academic life by organizing files, tasks, and schedules. Create custom ID cards, break down tasks with sub-to-dos, and keep track of deadlines with a calendar and countdown feature. Personalize your experience with widgets and bookmark important links.

**Highlights:** Customizable ID Card creation, Intuitive To-do list with sub-tasks, Dedicated Course Folders for file organization, Study Sets for efficient review, Bookmark relevant web links, Class Schedule and Calendar view, Event Countdown timer, Home screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Folderly Plus (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Folderly Plus (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Folderly Plus (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Folderly Plus (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Color Picker | $2.99 | one-time |
| Subto-dos | $4.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Sync | $4.99 | one-time |
| Folderly Plus | $14.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade: Plus to Family | $14.99 | one-time |
| Folderly Family | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🗓️ Helpful scheduling features
- 📁 Organized file management
- 🧠 Improves productivity and focus
- 🎨 Customizable and personalized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🕰️ Limited schedule flexibility
- 🔒 Lack of cross-device sync
- 📂 Difficulty editing to-do lists
- 🔍 Missing search or filtering options

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with saving customized ID cards
- Crashes when trying to add photos
- Schedules not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for scheduling
- Ability to add online/asynchronous classes
- Option to customize folder colors
- Reminders for upcoming tests/exams
- Integration with other school apps


### ApplySmartly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applysmartly/id6802850132)

Streamline your job, college, and graduate school applications with AI-powered tools. Optimize your resume and essays, practice interviews, and track all your application progress in one centralized platform.

**Highlights:** AI-powered resume analysis and optimization, Personal statement and cover letter improvement, Application deadline and status tracking, AI mock interview practice, Centralized application management

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ApplySmartly Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| ApplySmartly Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| ApplySmartly Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| ApplySmartly Basic | $99.00 | per year |
| ApplySmartly Pro | $199.00 | per year |
| ApplySmartly Premium | $299.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folderly free?

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

### Is ApplySmartly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Folderly or ApplySmartly?

ApplySmartly is rated higher. Folderly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while ApplySmartly averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Folderly or ApplySmartly have ads?

Neither Folderly nor ApplySmartly shows ads.

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