Comparison

Perry vs ML_Engineering

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

Head to head
About

Perry

Features
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Perry is an offline AP exam coach that runs entirely on your phone. No account, no cloud sync, no ads, no tracking — your practice history and any AI tutor chats stay in local storage on your device. WHAT'S INCLUDED, PER SUBJECT • A diagnostic to see where you stand, and a free unit to try the app risk-free • Quick, domain, and adaptive practice drills across every unit • Full-length mock exams with timed MCQ and FRQ sections, a break, and composite scoring • Graphs and data tables in science, statistics, calculus, and economics questions • Free-response (FRQ) practice with rubric-based self-scoring • Spaced review that resurfaces what you're about to forget, powered by FSRS (a modern spaced-repetition scheduler) • Confidence-first practice — rate how sure you are before the answer is revealed, so overconfidence shows up in your stats instead of on exam day • An honest readiness estimate shown as a range, with how much practice it's based on • Local backup and restore, so your progress can move with you to a new device 25 AP SUBJECTS AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics C: Mechanics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, US History, World History, European History, US Government, Comparative Government, English Language, English Literature, Psychology, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Environmental Science, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, Human Geography, Spanish Language, French Language, Art History, and Music Theory. FREE TO START Every subject includes a free diagnostic, a full free unit, and a practice quota with no time limit or trial period. Try up to three subjects at no cost, complete one full-length mock exam per subject for free, and back up your progress at no charge. PERRY, AN ON-DEVICE AI TUTOR Full Access adds Perry, a tutor model that runs on your device (an optional download, roughly 2.7 GB over Wi-Fi). Ask Perry why an answer is wrong or get coaching on free-response strategy — the conversation never leaves your phone, because there's no server to send it to. FULL ACCESS A single one-time purchase, Full Access, unlocks every subject's full question bank, unlimited mock exams, Perry, and AI-assisted FRQ scoring. No subscription, no recurring charge. Schools and groups issued an access code can enter it in Settings instead of purchasing. HONEST ABOUT WHAT IT IS Perry is a study tool. Its FRQ feedback — whether self-scored against the rubric or AI-assisted — is an estimate meant to guide your practice, not a substitute for your teacher's grading or the real exam. This app is not affiliated with the College Board. AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this app.

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ML_Engineering

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Become a machine learning engineer—starting exactly where you are. ML_Engineering is a complete interactive learning environment for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Begin with basic arithmetic, examples, features, labels, and your first prediction baseline. Progress through Python, NumPy, pandas, statistics, feature engineering, classical machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, NLP, forecasting, recommendations, model serving, MLOps, monitoring, responsible ML, distributed training, LLM systems, and principal-level ML architecture. LEARN BY DOING • 40 structured courses from beginner to advanced • 400 substantive interactive lessons • 140 editable, syntax-highlighted code labs • 100 quizzes with validation and explanations • 80 architecture decisions based on production trade-offs • 80 guided concept exercises • Progressive hints that help without giving away the answer BUILD A SERIOUS ML PORTFOLIO Complete 40 practical projects: 12 Beginner, 14 Intermediate, and 14 Advanced. Build baselines, classifiers, forecasts, recommenders, vision and language models, feature stores, inference services, experiment systems, model registries, drift monitors, ML delivery pipelines, distributed training, LLM evaluation, governance controls, and a principal ML platform design. Every project includes an editable workspace, four milestones, checks, and outcomes you can explain in an interview. YOUR PRIVATE ML ENGINEERING TUTOR Ask from any lesson or project. Tutor Core can begin with basic arithmetic, define every new term, explain how models learn, diagnose code and architecture, and continue until the idea clicks. Offline Core is included and never sends questions anywhere. Compatible devices can add private Apple on-device generation. API, Ollama, and LM Studio connections are always optional. WATCH YOUR ML SYSTEM TAKE SHAPE Every completed lesson, course, and milestone advances a living ML-system construction scene—from problem framing and a baseline through features, training, serving, monitoring, and production guardrails. DESIGNED FOR SERIOUS PROGRESS Earn XP, build streaks, bookmark material, track role readiness, choose daily goals, switch between light and dark interfaces, and move naturally among iPhone, iPad, and Mac. FREEMIUM AND PRO Explore the first module of every course for free, keep your learning progress, and upgrade only when you are ready. ML_Engineering Pro unlocks the complete curriculum, every lab and portfolio project, and contextual Tutor access across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Choose a monthly plan with a 14-day free introductory trial or an annual plan with a 7-day free introductory trial, when eligible. Prices are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Restore purchases or manage your subscription directly from the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/lukekevinmclaughlin-oss/ML_Engineering/blob/main/PRIVACY.md

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Perry at 15.1 against ML_Engineering's 17.0. On price, ads, 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. Perry sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ML_Engineering sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Perry versus ML_Engineering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerryML_Engineering
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOsama CHAUDHRYLuke Mclaughlin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Perry

One-time1
  • Full Access$9.99
1 purchases

ML_Engineering

Subscriptions1
  • ML_Engineering Pro14 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Perry free?
Perry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ML_Engineering free?
ML_Engineering is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Perry or ML_Engineering have ads?
Neither Perry nor ML_Engineering shows ads.

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