W3 vs Profe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
W3
This app offers nearly 100 programming tutorials covering front-end, back-end, mobile development, and AI. It provides clear, step-by-step instructions and practical examples for beginners, with offline access to all content.
- Nearly 100 programming tutorials
- Front-end, back-end, and mobile development
- Beginner-friendly instructions
- Practical examples and troubleshooting
- Offline access to all content
- Regularly updated content
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W3: Your All-in-One Programming Tutorial App ◇ COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING RESOURCE ◇ • Nearly 100 carefully crafted tutorials covering essential programming domains • Front-end development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular frameworks • Back-end technologies: Python, Java, PHP, Node.js, and more • Mobile development fundamentals for iOS and others • Data visualization techniques and best practices • Introduction to machine learning and artificial intelligence • And more waiting for your explanations ◇ BEGINNER-FRIENDLY YET COMPREHENSIVE ◇ • Clear, step-by-step instructions suitable for absolute beginners • In-depth explanations of programming concepts and principles • Practical examples demonstrating real-world applications • Common pitfalls and troubleshooting guides • Best practices from industry professionals ◇ CUTTING-EDGE CONTENT ◇ • Regularly updated to reflect latest technology trends • Modern frameworks and libraries covered in detail • Progressive learning path from fundamentals to full-stack development • Industry-relevant skills and techniques ◇ LEARN ANYWHERE, ANYTIME ◇ • Complete offline access to all tutorials • No internet connection required after initial download • Perfect for learning on commutes or in areas with limited connectivity • Bookmark your progress and continue learning seamlessly Whether you're starting your programming journey or looking to expand your skills, W3 provides the structured guidance you need to succeed in today's digital world. ◇ Terms and Privacy ◇ • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://yangguang2009.github.io/docs/manuals/w3/privacy-policy/privacy-policy-english
Profe
This AI-powered tutor helps with homework by recognizing handwriting, solving problems step-by-step, and providing answers in a handwritten format. It offers voice input and works entirely offline for enhanced privacy and accessibility.
- Handwriting recognition
- Step-by-step problem solving
- Photo homework scanning
- Voice input with on-device speech recognition
- Guide mode for hints
- Check mode for reviewing work
- Answers in handwriting and read aloud
- Offline functionality
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Profe is a handwriting tutor that runs entirely on your iPhone. Write a question with your finger, snap a photo of homework, or just ask by voice - Profe reads it, solves it step by step, writes the answer back in handwriting, and reads it aloud. Everything happens on your device: the AI model, speech recognition, and text-to-speech all run locally. No account, no ads, no tracking - your handwriting, photos, and voice never leave your phone. FEATURES - Handwriting recognition and step-by-step solving - Photo questions: snap a book page or homework - Voice questions with on-device speech recognition - Guide mode: hints instead of answers, so students think for themselves - Check mode: reviews the student's work and points out the first wrong step - Answers written back in handwriting and read aloud - Red pen: circle what matters, Profe focuses on it - English, Spanish, and Chinese - Works fully offline - the AI model ships inside the app PRIVACY BY DESIGN Profe has no servers. The 1.4 GB AI model is bundled with the app and runs on your iPhone. An optional Search mode (off by default) can fetch public information from the web for questions that need current facts - only the text of that question is ever sent, never your ink or photos. Made for students, parents, and anyone who thinks best with a pen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Profe at 5.0 against W3's 3.5. Profe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). W3's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. W3 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Profe asks for nothing beyond the download.
Profe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: W3 has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of W3's written reviews are positive against 100% of Profe's.
| Parameter | W3 | Profe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yangguang Ma | Amy Lu |
Customer experience
W3
Profe
In-app purchases
W3
- $1.99 / Month$1.991 Month
- $19.99 / Year$19.991 Year
- Reading Custom Settings$1.99
- Donate$1.99
- Donate$3.99
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- Donate$7.99
- Donate$14.99
- Donate$29.99
Profe
No in-app purchases









