Comparison

espee vs Software_Engineering

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

Head to head
About

espee

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Espee teaches you to solve coding problems by building solutions one block at a time. instead of staring at a blank editor, you pick the right code block at each step. wrong answers tell you exactly why they're wrong — not just that they're wrong. that's where the real learning happens. — 30 problems across C#, Python, and JavaScript — easy to medium difficulty — instant feedback on every answer — dark mode — no login, no account required, completely free built for developers who want to actually remember patterns, not just read solutions.

About

Software_Engineering

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Become a software engineer—starting exactly where you are. Software_Engineering is a complete interactive learning environment for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Begin with basic arithmetic, how computers follow instructions, and your first program. Progress through Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, data structures, algorithms, web development, backend services, databases, testing, security, cloud delivery, distributed systems, reliability, architecture, and principal-level engineering. 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 real trade-offs • 80 guided concept exercises • Progressive hints that help without simply giving away the answer BUILD A PORTFOLIO Complete 40 practical software projects: 12 Beginner, 14 Intermediate, and 14 Advanced. Build programs, accessible web interfaces, native apps, APIs, databases, realtime systems, delivery pipelines, secure platforms, distributed services, developer tools, and principal architecture packages. Every project includes an editable workspace, four milestones, local checks, and outcomes you can explain in an interview. YOUR PRIVATE SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TUTOR Ask a question from any lesson or project. Tutor Core can begin with basic arithmetic, define every new term, 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. WATCH YOUR SOFTWARE SYSTEM TAKE SHAPE Every completed lesson, course, and project milestone advances a living software-system construction scene—from its first blueprint through runtime, modules, services, reliability controls, and a shipped system. 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. FREE TO START The entire beginner track is free permanently: 10 courses, 100 lessons, 12 guided builds, 5 tutor questions a day, and full XP, streak, and achievement tracking. No account and no sign-up, ever, and everything works offline. SOFTWARE_ENGINEERING PRO Pro unlocks the 30 intermediate and advanced courses (300 further lessons), all 40 guided builds, unlimited tutor questions, and detailed progress reports. Available as an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription through In-App Purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.lukekevinmclaughlin.com/privacy

Screenshots

espee4 screens
Software_Engineering4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: espee at 15.1 against Software_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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
espee versus Software_Engineering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterespeeSoftware_Engineering
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott PaytonLuke Mclaughlin

In-app purchases

None

espee

No in-app purchases

None

Software_Engineering

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is espee free?
espee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Software_Engineering free?
Software_Engineering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do espee or Software_Engineering have ads?
Neither espee nor Software_Engineering shows ads.

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