# 慕课网 vs Programming Hub

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Programming Hub at 9.8K against 慕课网's 311. Programming Hub also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 慕课网's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (84% vs 72%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 慕课网 sells 28 one-off in-app purchases and Programming Hub sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 慕课网 against 4.8 for Programming Hub. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Programming Hub has 9.8K ratings behind it against 311, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of 慕课网's written reviews are positive against 72% of Programming Hub's.

慕课网 ships an update every 3 weeks, Programming Hub every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 慕课网 | Programming Hub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (311 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/it/id722179140/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/programming-hub-learn-coding/id1049691226/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 311 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [National Center For Open & Distance Education Limited Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/562836811) | [Rightsol Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635771188) |

## What reviewers say

### 慕课网

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/it/id722179140)

This app offers a vast library of IT programming video courses using the MOOC format. It bridges the gap between university education and professional practice, providing practical, up-to-date skills taught by industry experts. Learn anytime, anywhere to achieve your developer dreams.

**Highlights:** MOOC online learning format, Practical, up-to-date programming tutorials, Courses taught by IT industry experts, Offline course caching for learning, Video playback controls and note-taking, Support for multiple playback speeds, Customizable course schedules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 慕课网1元购课币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网6元购课币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网8元购课币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网40元购课币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网50元购课币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网68元购课币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网108元购课币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网118元购课币 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网148元购课币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网128元购课币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网168元购课币 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网218元购课币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网248元购课币 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网238元购课币 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网268元购课币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网278元购课币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网288元购课币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网258元购课币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网308元购课币 | $44.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网348元购课币 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网388元购课币 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网448元购课币 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网518元购课币 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网548元购课币 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网648元购课币 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网798元购课币 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网898元购课币 | $129.99 | one-time |
| 慕课网1098元购课币 | $149.99 | one-time |


### Programming Hub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/programming-hub-learn-coding/id1049691226)

Learn to code through interactive, game-like lessons. Access over 5000 code examples and 35+ courses in various programming languages, all within a single app. Practice and build your skills with the world's fastest compiler.

**Highlights:** Interactive coding lessons, 5000+ code examples, 35+ programming courses, Fastest compiler on iOS, Concept-based illustrations, Categorized program view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO for 1 year with discount | $1.49 | per year |
| PRO access for 1 year Display | $1.99 | per month |
| VIP Access | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month Coding Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO membership for 3 months | $14.49 | per 3 months |
| Pro access for 1 year | $18.99 | per year |
| PRO access for 1 year + Trial | $29.49 | per year |
| PRO membership 1 year 75% OFF | $31.99 | per year |
| 365 Days of Unlimited Coding | $44.95 | per year |
| Lifetime Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock PRO: Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to understand lessons
- 🚀 Bite-sized learning content
- 💡 Wide variety of courses
- 🎓 Provides certificates upon completion
- 👍 Good for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Issues with pro access and purchases
- 🤔 Lack of depth in some courses
- 🔍 Unclear free vs. paid content separation
- 🔧 Poor customer support responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Courses not loading or crashing
- Certificates not being awarded properly
- Inconsistent behavior with pro access
- Bugs in test/quiz functionality

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced programming courses
- Improve progress tracking and syncing across devices
- Implement a dark mode option
- Allow skipping of lessons and more flexibility in navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 慕课网 free?

慕课网 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Programming Hub free?

Programming Hub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 慕课网 or Programming Hub?

Programming Hub is rated higher. 慕课网 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 311 ratings, while Programming Hub averages 4.8 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do 慕课网 or Programming Hub have ads?

Neither 慕课网 nor Programming Hub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 慕课网 or Programming Hub?

慕课网 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Programming Hub every 2 months. Most recently, 慕课网 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Programming Hub on September 24, 2026.

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