ACU vs Auslearn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ACU
This app enhances the university experience for students and visitors by providing access to course materials, personal timetables, exam results, campus maps, and library resources. It also offers student news and contact information for university support services.
- Access course materials via Canvas
- View personalized timetables
- Check exam results
- Navigate campuses with searchable maps
- Find library resources
- Stay updated with student news
- Contact university support
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The Australian Catholic University (ACU) App has been developed to provide ACU students and visitors to ACU with a diverse suite of linked features to enhance your university experience. Features: * Canvas: Access your course material via our Learning Environment Online * Timetable: Access your personalised timetable * Exam Results: Access your exam results * Maps: Searchable maps of each campuses. Eg. search room numbers. * Indoor floor-plans. * Library: Find books, articles and more or sign into MyLibrary * News: A feed of student news from the Student Portal * Contact us: Contact details for AskACU and access AskACU knowledge base
Auslearn
Master Australian Sign Language with video lessons and interactive practice. Track your progress, earn rewards, and complete challenges to stay motivated. Ideal for students, families, and anyone interested in accessibility.
- Video demonstrations of signs
- Interactive quizzes with feedback
- Gamified learning with XP and levels
- Daily and weekly challenges
- Progress tracking
- Structured learning path
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Learn Australian Sign Language (Auslan) at your own pace with structured, video-based lessons and real-time practice. LEARN REAL SIGNS FROM VIDEO - Watch clear video demonstrations for every sign - Practice with interactive quizzes and get instant feedback - Cover the alphabet, numbers, greetings, food, and more STAY MOTIVATED - Earn XP and level up as you learn - Complete daily and weekly challenges - Unlock achievements as you hit milestones - Build a streak with consistent daily practice STRUCTURED LEARNING PATH - Progress through units and lessons in a clear order - Track your completion across every topic - Review and repeat lessons anytime PERFECT FOR - Students learning Auslan for study or work - Families with deaf or hard-of-hearing members - Anyone interested in sign language and accessibility - Teachers and educators looking for Auslan resources Join 9,000+ Australians learning Auslan with Auslearn. Start learning Auslan today with Auslearn. Terms of Service: https://www.auslearn.org/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.auslearn.org/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Auslearn at 75% against ACU's 16%. Auslearn also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). ACU's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Auslearn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ACU asks for nothing beyond the download.
ACU ships an update every 9 months, Auslearn weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 29, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ACU | Auslearn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Australian Catholic University | DECLAN JON BENGTSON |
Customer experience
ACU
Auslearn
In-app purchases
ACU
No in-app purchases
Auslearn
- Auslearn Premium$3.991 Month
- Auslearn Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year
