Learn Python in 21 Days vs PhD Challenge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Python in 21 Days
Master Python programming with interactive lessons covering variables, data types, loops, functions, and more. Practice coding directly within the app and explore advanced topics like error handling and object-oriented programming.
- Variables, indentation, and comments
- Data types: int, float, str, bool, list, tuple, set, dict
- Control flow: conditions and loops
- Functions and modules
- Error handling and class basics
- In-app coding practice
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Note: Screenshots may not reflect the final version of the app. Get Excited! Here is what you learn (subject to modification): - Introduction: Learn variables, indentation, and comments. - Data Types: Explore int, float, str, bool, list, tuple, set, dict. - Numbers: Work with integers, floats, and arithmetic operations. - Conditions: if, else, elif, boolean values, comparison, and logical operators. - Strings: String manipulation, concatenation, indexing, and slicing. - Lists and Tuples: Learn list operations, immutability in tuples, and common methods. - Loops: Use for loops, while loops, and the range() function. - Sets: Understand set properties and perform union, intersection, and difference. - Dictionaries: Work with key-value pairs and common dictionary methods. - Functions: Define functions, use arguments, return values, and lambda functions. - Modules: Import libraries like math and random. - Error Handling: Handle exceptions using try, except, and finally. - Class Basics: Learn basic object-oriented programming, classes, and objects.
PhD Challenge
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PhD Challenge is a quiz game that takes you from elementary school all the way to a PhD. · 18 academic levels — Elementary, Middle School, High School, Undergraduate, Master's, and PhD — unlocked one by one · 6 graduation diplomas — 6th grade, 9th grade, 12th grade, senior year, Master's, and PhD. Pass each graduation exam to add the diploma to your Certificate Wall · Ability profile — see how you score across logical reasoning, data analysis, natural science, general knowledge and more, with an instant post-exam ability chart · Real exam conditions — each question has its own countdown (45–90 seconds); answers lock on submit and show an explanation, you can't go back, and the timer keeps running in the background · Fair retake system — 5 free attempts per level; once they're used, complete 8 hours of self-study to earn one free retake · Retake tickets — don't want to wait? Buy retake tickets for an instant retry, or get unlimited retakes forever · Stratified random questions — every exam draws a different mix, so memorizing answers won't get you through · Five languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean · Fully playable offline; your progress is saved automatically on your device Are you really at an elementary level — or can you go all the way to a PhD? Start your academic journey now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PhD Challenge at every 3 weeks against Learn Python in 21 Days's every 2 months. Learn Python in 21 Days's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Learn Python in 21 Days sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PhD Challenge sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Learn Python in 21 Days ships an update every 2 months, PhD Challenge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learn Python in 21 Days | PhD Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Atamnia | 智慧 吴 |
In-app purchases
Learn Python in 21 Days
- Monthly Full Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Lifetime Full Access$19.99
PhD Challenge
- 1 Retake Ticket$0.99
- 5 Retake Tickets$2.99
- Unlimited Retakes$9.99
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