Comparison

Scrolane vs Data_Engineering

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

Head to head
About

Scrolane

Features
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You unlock your phone to check one thing. Forty minutes later you lock it again, and none of it stayed. Scrolane takes that exact habit — the scrolling, the swiping, the five minutes in a queue — and gives you something to keep at the end of it. HOW IT WORKS Swipe through cards. One idea each, about two minutes, finished — not a teaser for a longer article. Every card ends with a single question, because answering something is what makes it stick. When a topic won't let you go, open a course: five to eight short modules, built around what you've been reading and the level you read at. WHAT'S INSIDE • A feed shaped by your interests and your level, not by what's trending • Courses that go deep on the topics you keep coming back to • Save any card, add your own notes, find them all in one place • A curiosity map that lights up as you explore • Saved cards stay readable offline BUILT ON SOURCES Every card is written from cited reference material and checked before it reaches you. Spot something off? One tap reports it, and the card gets reviewed and rewritten. NO STREAKS. NO GUILT. Nothing to keep alive, nothing that punishes you for a day away. Just minutes of curiosity, counted quietly, against a weekly goal you set yourself and can change whenever. NOTHING TO PERFORM No likes, no comments, no followers, nobody watching what you read. There's no account to create either — open the app and start. WHAT YOU'LL READ ABOUT The physics behind ordinary things. The ways your own mind misleads you. The history of the ideas that shaped how we think. Mathematical paradoxes that survive a second look. Logic puzzles that reward patience. The library keeps growing. TWELVE LANGUAGES English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish, Czech, Romanian, Bulgarian, Croatian and Russian. SCROLANE PREMIUM Unlimited cards, every course, and a feed tuned to you. • Yearly subscription: $49.99 per year • Weekly subscription: $1.99 per week • 3-day free trial before either plan begins • Prices shown are for the United States; your local price appears in the app Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase, or at the end of the free trial. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://scrolane.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://scrolane.com/terms

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Data_Engineering

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Become a data engineer—starting exactly where you are. Data_Engineering is a complete interactive learning environment for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Begin with basic arithmetic, first Python, files, SQL, and databases. Progress into production pipelines, data modeling, warehouses, Airflow, dbt, Spark, Kafka, cloud platforms, quality, governance, observability, and principal-level 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 real trade-offs • 80 guided concept exercises • Progressive hints that help without giving the answer away BUILD A PORTFOLIO Complete 40 practical data engineering projects: 12 Beginner, 14 Intermediate, and 14 Advanced. Every build includes an editable SQL, Python, YAML, or architecture workspace, four milestones, local checks, and a concrete outcome you can explain in an interview. YOUR PRIVATE DATA ENGINEERING TUTOR Ask a question from any lesson or project. Tutor Core can begin with basic arithmetic, define every new term, and work toward deep production trade-offs. Offline Core is included and never sends questions anywhere. Compatible devices can add private Apple on-device generation. External providers are always optional. WATCH YOUR DATA PLATFORM TAKE SHAPE Every completed lesson, course, and project milestone advances a living data-platform construction scene—from its first frame through ingestion, transformations, integration, and operational control planes. 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. SUBSCRIPTION Data_Engineering Pro includes a 14-day free introductory trial for eligible new subscribers, then renews monthly at the price shown in the app. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after confirmation. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Apple Account subscription settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/lukekevinmclaughlin-oss/Data_Engineering/blob/main/PRIVACY.md

Screenshots

Scrolane4 screens
Data_Engineering4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Data_Engineering at 3 against Scrolane's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Scrolane sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Data_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 · 4 level
Scrolane versus Data_Engineering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrolaneData_Engineering
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdconcept OULuke Mclaughlin

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scrolane

Subscriptions3
  • Scrolane Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Scrolane Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Scrolane Premium (Annual)1 Year trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Data_Engineering

Subscriptions1
  • Data_Engineering Pro14 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

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

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