Comparison

Podly vs Neural Network Academy

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

Head to head
About

Podly

Learn key insights from non-fiction podcasts in bite-sized chunks. Replace endless scrolling with daily micro-learning sessions tailored to your goals. Read or listen on the go, anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Podcast summaries
  • Bite-sized learning
  • Personalized suggestions
  • Daily learning streaks
  • Read or listen on the go
  • 7-day free trial
Features
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Too busy to listen to 3 hour long podcast episodes? Still want to get all the key insights to improve yourself? Podly summarises all the key insights from your favourite non fiction podcasts so you can learn with bite sized chunks. Stop doomscrolling Take back control of your time and replace the endless social media scrolling with micro learning sessions filled with bite sized ideas on topics you want to learn more about. Level Up Learn key ideas from a range of topics you're interested in and get personalised suggestions tailored to your goals. Keep the streak alive Stay on track to reach your goals by spending less than 5 minutes each day learning new ideas. Read or listen on the go Take Podly with you on your morning commute, a walk or even just when you get some down time. HOW IT WORKS: To get started is simple. Download the Podly app and sign up for a 7 day free trial where you'll get access to all our content. Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of your free trial, you will automatically be charged the price indicated on the subscription screen for the period of time outlined. The Podly premium subscription renews automatically at the end of the period. Cancelling your subscription means the automatic renewal will be disabled but you will still have access to all of our content for the remainder of your subscription period. Want to speak to a real person? Our support team is just an email away, contact us at info@thepodlyapp.com Terms & Conditions: https://matt-horton.github.io/podly-legal/eula Privacy Policy: https://matt-horton.github.io/podly-legal/privacy

About

Neural Network Academy

Features
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Neural Network Academy makes artificial intelligence hands-on, approachable, and genuinely fun. Whether you're a student, a curious adult, or a developer new to machine learning, this app guides you from "what even is a neuron?" to training real AI on your own photos — no experience needed. -- LESSONS -- Five bite-sized lessons cover the ideas behind every modern AI system: • What is a Neuron? - drag sliders and watch a single neuron compute in real time • Weights & Bias - see exactly how small number changes shift a network's output • Activation Functions - explore sigmoid and ReLU on live interactive graphs • How Networks Learn - follow a forward pass step by step with animated signal flow • Backpropagation - understand the algorithm behind every AI you've ever used Each lesson ends with a quiz that locks in what you've learned and earns XP to unlock the next tool. -- PLAYGROUND -- Train a real neural network on classic logic problems: XOR, AND, and OR. Watch the live loss curve fall as your network finds the pattern. Adjust layer count, neuron count, and learning rate - then hit Train and see the math work. -- NETWORK BUILDER -- Design your own architecture from scratch. Add layers, set neuron counts, and watch the signal flow forward through your custom network before training begins. -- HOT DOG LAB -- Draw examples directly on a pixel canvas, label them, and train a classifier on your own drawings. Works with any two categories you choose - a playful introduction to image classification. -- PHOTO CLASSIFIER -- The most powerful tool in the app. Pick two categories, add photos from your library, tap Train, and watch a real model learn to tell them apart. Test it instantly with any new photo. -- BUILT FOR LEARNING -- • XP & level system keeps you motivated and on track • Lessons unlock progressively - concepts build on each other naturally • Every idea has an interactive demo, not just a wall of text • Live training animations show loss dropping in real time • Clean native iOS design - no ads, no subscriptions, no account needed Neural Network Academy is for anyone who has ever wondered how AI actually works. Not just how to use it - how it thinks.

Screenshots

Podly4 screens
Neural Network Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Podly at Free against Neural Network Academy's $2.99. Podly also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.5). Neural Network Academy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads 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

Podly is free to download; Neural Network Academy costs $2.99 up front. Podly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Neural Network Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Podly versus Neural Network Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPodlyNeural Network Academy
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.9 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Podly App LtdMCV Palo Alto LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Podly

Subscriptions2
  • Podly Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Podly Premium Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Podly Premium Lifetime$99.99
None

Neural Network Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Podly free?
Podly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Neural Network Academy free?
Neural Network Academy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Podly or Neural Network Academy have ads?
Neither Podly nor Neural Network Academy shows ads.

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