# ApplySquare vs 雅思哥

The clearest difference is rating: 雅思哥 at 4.5 against ApplySquare's 2.5. 雅思哥 also leads on ratings volume (185 vs 8) and review sentiment (84% vs 70%). ApplySquare's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 26) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 雅思哥 sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. ApplySquare asks for nothing beyond the download.

雅思哥 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 雅思哥 has 185 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of ApplySquare's written reviews are positive against 84% of 雅思哥's.

ApplySquare ships an update monthly, 雅思哥 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ApplySquare | 雅思哥 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applysquare/id888566731/reviews) | **[4.5 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id961844033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **185** |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ApplySquare Education & Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/888566734) | [HCP Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271246090) |

## What reviewers say

### ApplySquare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applysquare/id888566731)

Access a global database of universities, majors, and enrollment trends. Discover academic opportunities, internships, and career development resources worldwide. Personalized guidance from experts and mentors helps you plan your international education journey.

**Highlights:** Global university and enrollment data, AI-powered enrollment information, Extensive development and internship resources, Personalized academic planning, Expert and peer mentor guidance, Success case and offer data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 雅思哥

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id961844033)

This app offers comprehensive training for the IELTS exam, including speaking, listening, writing, and reading modules. It provides access to a vast question bank, real-time exam updates, and community forums for sharing experiences and learning from experts. Members gain access to exclusive content and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive IELTS training modules, Extensive question bank with categorization, Real-time global exam recall updates, Community forums for sharing experiences, Live expert-led public classes, Member-exclusive content and features

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30天雅思哥VIP Lite | $9.99 | one-time |
| 90天雅思哥VIP Lite | $12.99 | one-time |
| 365天雅思哥VIP Lite | $14.99 | one-time |
| 30天雅思哥VIP会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 7天雅思哥会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 14天会员尊享版 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 30天会员特惠版 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 30天雅思哥会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 14天雅思哥会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 90天雅思哥VIP会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 14天雅思哥会员 | $30.99 | one-time |
| 30天会员尊享版 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 30天雅思哥会员 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 120天雅思哥会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 30天雅思哥会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 45天会员尊享版 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 60天雅思哥会员 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 60天雅思哥会员 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 30天雅思哥SVIP会员 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 90天雅思哥会员 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 90天雅思哥SVIP会员 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 60天雅思哥SVIP会员 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Comprehensive IELTS preparation resources
- 💡 Helpful mock test and practice features
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go learning
- 👍 Detailed and up-to-date content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data sharing
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific content at times

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent login and verification process
- Hearing audio issues in certain test modes
- Formatting problems in reading/writing sections

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for practice tests
- More personalized learning plans
- Expanded support for non-Chinese users
- Improved analytics and progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ApplySquare free?

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

### Is 雅思哥 free?

雅思哥 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ApplySquare or 雅思哥?

雅思哥 is rated higher. ApplySquare averages 2.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while 雅思哥 averages 4.5 from 185 ratings.

### Do ApplySquare or 雅思哥 have ads?

Neither ApplySquare nor 雅思哥 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ApplySquare or 雅思哥?

ApplySquare ships an update monthly, and 雅思哥 every 3 weeks. Most recently, ApplySquare was updated on September 24, 2026 and 雅思哥 on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*