# Paladin vs Micro Learning

The clearest difference is ads: Paladin at none against Micro Learning's shown. Micro Learning's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 20%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paladin sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Micro Learning sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Paladin against 4.5 for Micro Learning. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 60K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Paladin's written reviews are positive against 43% of Micro Learning's.

Paladin ships an update every 5 days, Micro Learning weekly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paladin | Micro Learning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paladin-learn-history/id6511242367/reviews)** | [4.5 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-learning-smartyme/id6736654449/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **60K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.7% of reviews | **43.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #108 | **#43** |
| Size | 164 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brainstash, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445023294) | [ApexTech Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770965641) |

## What reviewers say

### Paladin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paladin-learn-history/id6511242367)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Explore history through short, interactive lessons and engaging game elements. Learn about historical figures with animations, quizzes, and collectible characters. Make history fun and memorable, even with limited time.

**Highlights:** Short, curated historical lessons, Interactive and animated content, Quizzes to test knowledge, Collectible historical character cards, Gamified learning with leveling up

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro 3 Months Subscription | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro 3 Months Subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining education
- 👍 Fun and creative way of teaching history
- 👍 Nice approach to learning history
- 👍 Fantastic start, great potential

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Lies, not very accurate
- 🚫 Flawed execution, typos and grammatical errors
- 🚫 Misrepresentations of history and outright falsehoods
- 🚫 Biased and oversimplified narratives
- 🚫 Irrelevant quiz questions

**Reported bugs**

- Spelling errors
- Incorrect answers marked as wrong
- Progression issues with retaining new chapter progress

**Requested features**

- More in-depth details and stronger vocabulary
- Ability to continue reading at your own pace
- More historical periods, conflicts, and events
- Improved quiz questions directly related to the content


### Micro Learning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-learning-smartyme/id6736654449)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Education, #53 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers daily micro-learning lessons in bite-sized 15-minute sessions. Learn practical skills, improve productivity, and invest in self-improvement through engaging content across various knowledge areas. Access lessons anytime, anywhere, whether reading or listening.

**Highlights:** Daily 15-minute micro-learning lessons, Read or listen to content, Skill development in personal growth, finance, knowledge, and science, Improve productivity and communication, Flexible learning anytime, anywhere, Structured lessons for practical application

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Promo Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $65.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Infographics bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bite-sized lessons
- 👍 Helpful and easy to understand
- 🚀 Excellent information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription and login issues
- 🔍 Lacking interactive features
- 📚 Surface-level content
- 💰 Misleading pricing and hidden charges

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or access content after purchase
- Recurring charges and difficulty cancelling subscription
- App freezes and crashes during use

**Requested features**

- More in-depth and interactive lessons
- Improved user experience and navigation
- Better customer support and refund policy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paladin free?

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

### Is Micro Learning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paladin or Micro Learning?

Paladin is rated higher. Paladin averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Micro Learning averages 4.5 from 60K ratings.

### Do Paladin or Micro Learning have ads?

Micro Learning shows ads; Paladin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paladin or Micro Learning?

Paladin ships an update every 5 days, and Micro Learning weekly. Most recently, Paladin was updated on October 21, 2026 and Micro Learning on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Paladin or Micro Learning?

Paladin currently peaks at #108 in the App Store charts, and Micro Learning at #43. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*