Comparison

GitQuest vs LearnThings

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

Head to head
About

GitQuest

Features
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Learn Git by solving cases. A commit has vanished, a branch was deleted, a merge went wrong: your job is to crack the mystery in a simulated terminal, with nothing to break. GitQuest turns learning Git and GitHub into a detective game. No lectures: you type real Git commands, you understand version control in a real-world context, and you make progress in just a few minutes a day. WHAT YOU WILL FIND - Interactive investigations: every mission is a Git mystery to solve (lost commit, deleted branch, merge conflict) - A simulated terminal to practice Git commands safely: git commit, git branch, git merge, git rebase, git stash and many more - A complete beginner course: the Academy walks you through the Git model step by step, from your first repository to resolving conflicts - Quizzes to test and anchor what you learn - A certification to earn, with a certificate you can share on LinkedIn - Mini games to review Git vocabulary while having fun - Badges, XP and streaks to keep you motivated WHO IS IT FOR? - Beginners who want to learn Git from scratch - Junior developers and career changers preparing for their first job - Computer science students - Developers who want to solidify their version control fundamentals WHY GITQUEST? Git is the most used tool among developers, and the least well taught. Classic tutorials give you lists of commands to memorize. GitQuest puts you in real situations: you understand why you type each command, because you need it to solve the case. The core of the app is free: investigations, the course and the exercises stay free. Premium adds comfort (unlimited lives, XP boosts, detailed solutions) and supports an independent developer. A few minutes on the couch or during your commute is all it takes. Install GitQuest and start your first investigation today. Auto-renewable subscription. Duration and price are shown before purchase inside the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://gitquest.app/en/eula/ Subscription Terms: https://gitquest.app/en/subscription-terms/ Privacy Policy: https://gitquest.app/privacy

About

LearnThings

This app creates personalized learning paths for any subject, skill, or exam. It breaks down content into weekly topics with notes, podcasts, and quizzes tailored to your learning style and available time. Track your progress and sync across devices with a free account.

Highlights
  • Personalized learning paths
  • Weekly topic breakdown
  • Notes for reading
  • Podcast episodes for audio learning
  • Quizzes for knowledge checks
  • Progress tracking
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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LearnThings turns any topic into a personalized learning path. Tell the app what you want to learn — a skill, an exam, a subject you're just curious about — along with your current level and how much time you have. LearnThings builds a structured path just for you, broken into weeks and topics. Each topic comes to life in the format that fits how you learn best: • Notes — clear, readable lessons you can read at your own pace • Podcast — narrated audio episodes for learning on the go • Quiz — practice questions that check what you've actually learned HOW IT WORKS 1. Tell LearnThings what you want to learn, your starting level, and your timeline 2. Review your personalized path before committing to it 3. Work through topics at your own pace, tracking progress as you go 4. Create a free account to keep your paths and progress synced across devices Whether you're prepping for an exam, picking up a new skill for a project, or just curious about something new, LearnThings adapts the path and the pacing to you. LearnThings is free to use.

Screenshots

GitQuest4 screens
LearnThings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LearnThings at none against GitQuest's 3. LearnThings also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. GitQuest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. LearnThings asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GitQuest ships an update weekly, LearnThings every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
GitQuest versus LearnThings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGitQuestLearnThings
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB36 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developeranais sparesottoALBARAA TAHER ZEINOGLU

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GitQuest

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Supporter$24.99
None

LearnThings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GitQuest free?
GitQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LearnThings free?
LearnThings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GitQuest or LearnThings have ads?
GitQuest shows ads; LearnThings does not.
Which is updated more often, GitQuest or LearnThings?
GitQuest ships an update weekly, and LearnThings every 6 days. Most recently, GitQuest was updated on October 24, 2026 and LearnThings on October 31, 2026.

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