Comparison

SmartARU vs PDDonline

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

Head to head
About

SmartARU

Features
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Smart Aru — это удобное и надёжное приложение для студентов и сотрудников университета, созданное для того, чтобы объединить все сервисы кампуса в одном месте. Возможности: Цифровые документы Пропуск в общежитие и другие документы всегда под рукой в цифровом формате. Общежитие онлайн Подача заявок, бронирование мест, управление заселением и быстрый доступ к информации о комнате. Заявки и процессы Электронные заявления, отслеживание статуса обращений, история поданных запросов. Мультиязычная поддержка Интерфейс доступен на казахском, русском и английском языках. Почему Smart Aru? Всё, что нужно студенту — в одном приложении. Простая навигация и современный дизайн. Официальное приложение университета с безопасным доступом к данным. С Smart Aru ваш университет всегда с вами — быстро, удобно и надёжно.

About

PDDonline

Features
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PDD Test is a convenient app for preparing for the theoretical driving exam in Kazakhstan, in the official exam format. Features: • 1400+ real questions matching the format and logic of the exam • Clear video explanation after every answer • Full statistics: average score, pass rate, best result • Progress is saved automatically — continue where you left off • Free navigation across all 40 exam questions • Mistake review — a separate practice mode for the questions you missed • Rating and community: share results, chat with other users, follow your friends' progress • Three interface languages: Kazakh, Russian, English • A simple and fast mobile interface Don't memorize the rules — understand them. PDD Test helps you pass the exam on the first try. Subscription (auto-renewable): 1 week or 1 month. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pddtest.online/privacy.php

Screenshots

SmartARU4 screens
PDDonline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartARU at none against PDDonline's 2. SmartARU also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. PDDonline sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SmartARU asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartARU ships an update every 2 weeks, PDDonline every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SmartARU versus PDDonline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartARUPDDonline
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperАктюбинский региональный государственный университет имени К.ЖубановаNurhat Maten

In-app purchases

None

SmartARU

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PDDonline

Subscriptions2
  • PDDonline Премиум 1 неделя$2.997 Days
  • PDDonline Премиум 1 месяц$4.991 Month

Questions

Is SmartARU free?
SmartARU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDDonline free?
PDDonline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartARU or PDDonline have ads?
Neither SmartARU nor PDDonline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartARU or PDDonline?
SmartARU ships an update every 2 weeks, and PDDonline every 10 days. Most recently, SmartARU was updated on October 30, 2026 and PDDonline on October 31, 2026.

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