Comparison

Field Guide vs Sharp

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

Head to head
About

Field Guide

Features
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Most facts go in one ear and out the other. Field Guide is built so they don't. Each lesson takes two or three minutes and follows a simple loop proven to build memory: you predict an answer first, you get taught one clear idea, then you're quizzed on it. Guessing before you learn is the trick that makes it stick. Then spaced review brings each lesson back days later, right before you'd forget, so it moves into long-term memory instead of fading by tomorrow. WHAT'S INSIDE Hundreds of lessons across science, history, money, health, art, engineering and more A predict β†’ teach β†’ check loop that's actually fun Spaced review that schedules itself A streak to keep you honest Clean, calm, no-fluff design. No ads, no clutter. Browse by subject, get a fresh lesson each day, or hit Random and learn something new right now. Field Guide works fully offline, and new lessons arrive automatically.

About

Sharp

Features
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Learn anything β€” a few minutes at a time. Sharp turns big subjects into short, guided lessons you can actually finish β€” across everything you're curious about. Get better with finance, explore history, sharpen your logic, or dive into fashion, food, architecture and more. Whatever sparks your interest, Sharp breaks it into bite-sized steps and makes it stick. No lectures. No overwhelm. Just clear, focused lessons that build real understanding β€” one day at a time. WHY SHARP β€’ Bite-sized lessons β€” learn in 5 minutes, not 5 hours β€’ Guided, step-by-step β€” every idea explained simply, then reinforced β€’ A world of subjects β€” from finance and history to fashion, food, architecture and beyond β€’ Learn by doing β€” quick questions and instant feedback, not passive reading TEST YOURSELF WITH THE CLIMB Think you've got it? Take on the Climb β€” answer questions to test your knowledge and climb higher with every correct answer. It's a fast, satisfying way to challenge yourself, find the gaps, and prove how much you've really learned. STAY MOTIVATED β€’ Build a daily streak and keep your momentum going β€’ Earn XP for every lesson you complete β€’ Rise up the leaderboard and compete with friends β€’ Daily goals that bring you back LEARN WITH FRIENDS Follow friends, see where you rank, and turn learning into a friendly competition. A little rivalry is a great reason to keep your streak alive. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Sharp fits into the gaps in your day β€” your commute, a coffee break, the few minutes before bed. Small, consistent steps add up to real knowledge. Whatever you've always wanted to understand, start your first lesson today β€” and discover how much you can learn when it finally feels easy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.sharp-app.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sharp-app.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Field Guide4 screens
Sharp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Field Guide at none against Sharp's 3. Sharp's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Sharp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Field Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Field Guide ships an update monthly, Sharp every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Field Guide versus Sharp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterField GuideSharp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB64 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer4fives Entertainment, LLCBrightEdge Digital Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Field Guide

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sharp

Subscriptions3
  • Sharp Monthly1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Sharp Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Sharp Annual7 Days trial$65.001 Year

Questions

Is Field Guide free?
Field Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sharp free?
Sharp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Field Guide or Sharp have ads?
Neither Field Guide nor Sharp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Field Guide or Sharp?
Field Guide ships an update monthly, and Sharp every 4 days. Most recently, Field Guide was updated on October 28, 2026 and Sharp on October 25, 2026.

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