Comparison

MyU vs Professory

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

Head to head
About

MyU

This interactive learning platform organizes educational content and communication for schools and classrooms. It provides tools for educators to manage classes, engage students, and track progress. Users can create discussions, share materials, and manage assignments within a secure environment.

Highlights
  • Organize classes
  • Post learning materials
  • Create discussions
  • Manage attendance
  • Track grading
  • Private messaging
  • Post analytics
Features
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MyU is an award-winning interactive learning management system (LMS) that organizes learning and communication in any school or classroom. The platform creates a safe and controlled environment for educators to manage classes, engage with learners, organize content, and create discussions inside and outside the classroom. Educators using MyU report a 55% higher student engagement, a 63% richer teaching experience, and a 61% higher productivity over legacy LMS platforms (According to a 2019 survey with 900 educator respondents) Simple steps to registering on MyU: Download the app from the store Create an account (Instructor, Student, Management or Parent) If you couldn’t find your school during registration, you can manually add it from the app Instructors and schools use MyU to: Organize all classes in one place Post learning material in different formats (PDF, Word, Excel, links and PPT) Send announcements, reminders, and create discussions in different formats (photos, videos, voice notes) Manage daily class attendance, and generate reports Manage grading, and generate reports Post graded and ungraded questions to receive private responses and provide feedback Check post analytics and find out who viewed your post and who missed it Chat with students privately in one-on-one conversations or in groups Find other instructors teaching the same topic and share knowledge Set privacy and visibility preferences for profile and posts MyU offers a standard free tier providing 100MB of document space, 8 classes, 3-minute videos, 4-images on each post, and 90-day private messaging storage. An upgrade to MyU Prime is available for instructors where they will be provided with an additional 100GB of document upload space, 12 extra classes, uploading up-to 8 images on each post, sharing up-to 30-minute long video and voice notes, and unlimited storage of all private messages. Users can subscribed for a 1 week free trial, after which they will be auto-billed monthly. After any subscription has been stopped, users will have the option to renew their subscription on a monthly, or annual basis. Subscriptions are auto-renewed before expiry. Users can turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours prior to the end of the billing period. Link to our MyU privacy policy: https://app.myu.co/privacypolicy

About

Professory

This academic companion helps students make informed decisions about courses and professors through peer reviews. It also features a GPA calculator, a marketplace for used textbooks, and an AI assistant for academic inquiries.

Highlights
  • Rate professors and courses
  • GPA calculator
  • Used book marketplace
  • AI-powered academic assistant
  • University ratings and reviews
  • Social timeline for peers
Features
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Professory - Rate, Share, Connect Professory is your ultimate academic companion, designed to enhance your university experience. Whether you're deciding which professor to take for a course, looking for feedback on classes, or simply want to connect with your peers, Professory brings it all together in one convenient app. Key Features: Rate Professors & Courses: Make informed decisions with honest reviews and ratings from fellow students on professors and courses. Share your experiences to help others as well. GPA Calculator: Easily calculate your GPA and keep track of your academic progress with our intuitive GPA calculator. Used Book Marketplace: Buy or sell textbooks through our student marketplace. Save money on your materials and help others do the same. AI-Powered Help: Got a question? Our AI Assistant, powered by OpenAI, is here to provide quick answers to your academic and university-related inquiries. University Ratings: Discover insights and reviews on universities, including their facilities, academic programs, and student experiences. Timeline & Social Sharing: Share updates, and resources, and participate in polls with your peers on the social timeline. Future Features: Professory is continuously evolving, with exciting features like job opportunities (Hire Me) and collaborative groups on the horizon. Why Professory? Professory helps students make well-informed decisions about their academic choices by bringing together ratings, insights, and a supportive community. We cover universities in the Middle East and beyond, with a growing database that reflects student voices. Whether you're looking for advice on which course to take, selling used textbooks, or seeking a sense of community, Professory makes it easy. Join the community today and empower your academic journey! Download Professory Now and Experience: Comprehensive professor and course ratings Easy GPA calculation Buy and sell used books Connect with peers and share knowledge AI-powered assistance for your questions Professory – Designed by students, for students. Download now and take control of your academic success! Please note that the application adheres Apple EULA Terms and conditions defined in the following URL https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MyU4 screens
Professory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MyU at 22K against Professory's 28. MyU also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. MyU sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Professory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyU holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyU has 22K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MyU's written reviews are positive against 50% of Professory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyU ships an update every 8 days, Professory fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyU versus Professory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyUProfessory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (22K ratings) — better4.3 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews66.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22K — better28
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFikra Design & ManagementAbdulaziz Alshamma

Customer experience

MyU

All ratings22,454 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive66.9%
Neutral12.8%
Negative20.3%

Professory

All ratings28 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative43.8%

Bugs and requests

MyU

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Notification problems
  • Inconsistent feed updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to send files (PDF, etc.) in chat
  • Implement rotatable screen for iPad
  • Add delete message functionality
  • Implement live class/video call feature
  • Provide dark mode option

Professory

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

MyU

Subscriptions6
  • Student or parent2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Instructor management or tutor$12.991 Month
  • Instructor management or tutor7 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Student or parent$40.991 Year
  • Instructor management or tutor$99.991 Year
  • Instructor management or tutor$129.996 Months
2 purchases

Professory

Subscriptions2
  • 3 Month Subscription$9.993 Months
  • 12 Month Subscription (10KD)3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is MyU free?
MyU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Professory free?
Professory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyU or Professory?
MyU is rated higher. MyU averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Professory averages 4.3 from 28 ratings.
Do MyU or Professory have ads?
Both MyU and Professory show ads.
Which is updated more often, MyU or Professory?
MyU ships an update every 8 days, and Professory fortnightly. Most recently, MyU was updated on September 23, 2026 and Professory on September 20, 2026.

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