Comparison

Chunks Microlearning vs Time To Learn (TTL)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chunks Microlearning

Engage with bite-sized, story-driven lessons that make learning fun and addictive. Explore hundreds of topics like history, science, and philosophy through short narratives. Enjoy audio and offline modes for learning on the go.

Highlights
  • Short, story-driven lessons
  • Hundreds of topics covered
  • New stories added weekly
  • Audio mode for listening
  • Offline mode for access
  • Bite-sized lessons for understanding
Features
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Learn something real every day, one short story at a time. Chunks turns spare minutes into discovery: short narrated stories about the people, events and ideas that shaped our world, from ancient empires and Greek myths to philosophy, psychology and modern science. Each story takes about five minutes. Listen, read along or read, then quiz yourself on what you learned. Made for curious minds, students and lifelong learners who want their screen time to leave them knowing more. SWIPE TO DISCOVER Discover plays short previews of stories, one after another. Swipe up for the next, tap to start listening. The scroll you already know, filled with things worth knowing. LISTEN, READ ALONG, OR READ Every story is narrated, and the words light up as they're spoken. Follow along, or switch to reading at your own pace. Your story keeps playing while you browse, from the lock screen and in CarPlay. QUIZ YOURSELF Finish a story, then test what stuck with a quick quiz. Remembering beats re-reading. EARN XP, KEEP YOUR STREAK, COLLECT BADGES Every story you finish earns XP. Listen on more days in a row to build your streak, and unlock badges as your knowledge grows. TODAY IN HISTORY See what happened on this day: the events, and the people born and lost, with pictures from the archive. WHAT YOU'LL FIND INSIDE - Hundreds of stories across History, Philosophy, Psychology, Mythology, Science, Art and more - Story packs that take you deeper into one subject - Character pages for the people behind the stories - Podcasts that go further into a topic - Downloads for offline listening on flights and commutes - New stories added regularly - Designed for iPhone and iPad WHY CHUNKS WORKS Stories are how people have always remembered things. A chunk gives you one idea, told well, in a few minutes. Hear it, follow it, test it, and it stays with you. A smarter swap for the doom-scroll: the same quick habit, and you come away knowing something new. FREE AND PREMIUM Chunks is free to download, with free stories to start. Premium unlocks the full library and offline downloads. Download Chunks and make your scrolling count. Small chunks. Big impact. Website: https://chunks.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chunks.app/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://chunks.app/terms

About

Time To Learn (TTL)

Features
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Learn Anything. Choose a topic. Hit play. That's it. From the Roman Empire to how vaccines work. From the psychology of money to the history of jazz. If it exists, TTL can teach it. Go Deeper Want more than a single lesson? Create a five-part series that progressively builds in depth, taking you from the fundamentals to a deeper understanding of the subject. Six Voices. Six Ways to Listen. Choose from six distinct narrator voices: Gavin, James, Nicole, Charlie, Caroline, and Winifred. Each brings a different character to the experience — from documentary gravitas to conversational podcast warmth. Pick the voice that suits your subject, your mood, or simply your preference. Create Your Own Lessons Choose a monthly or annual plan to create lessons and series of your own. Not ready to subscribe? That's fine. Explore our growing library of lessons completely free — no subscription, no credit card, no catch. No Fluff. No Filler. Every lesson is carefully structured to hold your attention from the first word to the last. TTL isn't a lecture. It isn't a podcast. It's learning content designed specifically around the way people actually listen. Start for Free Free to download. Free to explore. Subscribe when you're ready to go deeper — and start creating lessons for yourself and others. Learn something. Make something. Share what you've learned. Terms of service: https://www.timetolearn.app/terms.html Privacy policy: https://www.timetolearn.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Chunks Microlearning4 screens
Time To Learn (TTL)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chunks Microlearning at none against Time To Learn (TTL)'s shown. Chunks Microlearning also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.4). Time To Learn (TTL)'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chunks Microlearning sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Time To Learn (TTL) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chunks Microlearning ships an update every 11 days, Time To Learn (TTL) every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chunks Microlearning versus Time To Learn (TTL): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChunks MicrolearningTime To Learn (TTL)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAndrew ShephardJAMIE ANTHONY BRIGHT

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Chunks Microlearning

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$59.99
2 purchases

Time To Learn (TTL)

Subscriptions2
  • TTL Monthly$9.991 Month
  • TTL Annual$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Chunks Microlearning free?
Chunks Microlearning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time To Learn (TTL) free?
Time To Learn (TTL) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chunks Microlearning or Time To Learn (TTL) have ads?
Time To Learn (TTL) shows ads; Chunks Microlearning does not.
Which is updated more often, Chunks Microlearning or Time To Learn (TTL)?
Chunks Microlearning ships an update every 11 days, and Time To Learn (TTL) every 5 days. Most recently, Chunks Microlearning was updated on November 8, 2026 and Time To Learn (TTL) on October 31, 2026.

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