PebblePocket vs Learning Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PebblePocket
Create evidence, reflections, and records offline and sync them to your PebblePad account when you reconnect. Supports blog posts, reflections, experiences, photos, and videos. Easily launch into your account with one-click setup.
- Offline asset creation
- Sync to PebblePad
- Blog post creation
- Structured reflection tools
- Experience recording
- Photo and video capture
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PebblePocket is the companion mobile app for PebblePad, designed to help you capture learning, evidence and reflections as they happen, wherever your learning or work takes you. Ideal for placements, practice based learning and work on the go, PebblePocket lets you take photos or videos, add files, and capture evidence as it happens, even offline. When youβre back online, simply send your content to PebblePad, ready to develop or share. Capture evidence as it happens - Quickly capture photos, videos, or documents straight from your device; perfect for real world learning and professional practice. Reflect in the moment - Create reflections and experiences while events are fresh, supporting deeper, more authentic learning. Work offline - No internet? No problem. Create content offline and upload it to PebblePad with a single tap when youβre reconnected. Seamless PebblePad integration - Use PebblePocket for quick capture, then continue your portfolio building, assessment and storytelling in PebblePad. Supported asset types - Templates - Photos - Videos - Files Designed to work with PebblePad - Use PebblePocket for fast evidence capture, then return to PebblePad for deeper reflection, portfolio building and assessment. Availability may vary depending on organisational authentication methods. Content sent to PebblePad is managed within PebblePad.
Learning Assistant
This app allows learners and assessors to easily capture evidence and observations for qualifications. It supports offline evidence capture and offers a built-in messaging system for quick communication. Requires a Learning Assistant login to access the e-portfolio platform.
- Offline evidence capture
- On-the-go observation recording
- Integrated messaging system
- e-portfolio synchronization
- Qualification support
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The Learning Assistant app is designed to support learners and assessors, and our intuitive interface allows you to easily capture evidence and observations relating to your qualifications: β’ Capture evidence anywhere at any time without the need for internet access, then upload to the e-portfolio when you are back online. β’ Communicate quickly and easily with the Learning Assistant messaging system straight from your tablet or handset. This app is designed to be used in conjunction with the Learning Assistant platform and requires Learning Assistant logins to use. For more information about the Learning Assistant e-portfolio and other features please visit our website or contact your Learning Assistant administrator.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Learning Assistant at 12.0 against PebblePocket's 15.5. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PebblePocket ships an update every 2 months, Learning Assistant every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PebblePocket | Learning Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 13.8% of reviews β better | 6.3% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pebble Learning | CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON INSTITUTE |
Customer experience
PebblePocket
Learning Assistant
In-app purchases
PebblePocket
No in-app purchases
Learning Assistant
No in-app purchases
Questions
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