Comparison

Raffaello Player vs HUB Smart

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

Head to head

★ 3.73 ratingsView app →

About

Raffaello Player

Features

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Il Raffaello Player è l’applicazione che permette di visionare i libri digitali del Gruppo Editoriale Raffaello. Per assistenza scrivici a supporto@raffaellodigitale.it

About

HUB Smart

Access digital content from your textbooks by scanning QR codes with your smartphone or tablet. This app enhances learning with interactive and stimulating resources, making study more engaging.

Highlights

Scan QR codes from textbooks
Access digital content
Interactive learning
Stimulating resources
Smartphone and tablet compatible

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HUB Smart è l'App di Mondadori Education, Rizzoli Education e Deascuola che ti permette di accedere - senza bisogno di login - da smartphone e tablet ai contenuti digitali del tuo libro di testo inquadrando i QR Code presenti sulle pagine cartacee. L’apprendimento diventa così ancora più interattivo e stimolante. HUB Smart è semplice: 1. Consulta la quarta di copertina per verificare che l’app HUB Smart sia disponibile per il tuo libro. 2. Lancia l’app e clicca sullo schermo per attivare la videocamera del tuo dispositivo. 3. Inquadra con il tuo dispositivo il QR Code nelle pagine del libro per accedere ai contenuti. Buono studio!

Screenshots

Raffaello Player4 screens

HUB Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Raffaello Player at monthly against HUB Smart's every 6 months. Raffaello Player also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raffaello Player ships an update monthly, HUB Smart every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

Raffaello Player versus HUB Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Raffaello Player	HUB Smart
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	14.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	3 — better
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 6 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	89 MB	49 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Gruppo Editoriale Raffaello	Mondadori Education spa

In-app purchases

None

Raffaello Player

No in-app purchases

None

HUB Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raffaello Player free?

Raffaello Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is HUB Smart free?

HUB Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Raffaello Player or HUB Smart have ads?

Neither Raffaello Player nor HUB Smart shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Raffaello Player or HUB Smart?

Raffaello Player ships an update monthly, and HUB Smart every 6 months. Most recently, Raffaello Player was updated on August 3, 2026 and HUB Smart on June 11, 2026.