# eSchool vs Swiftgram

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swiftgram at 69% against eSchool's 13%. Swiftgram also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (646 vs 25). eSchool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swiftgram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. eSchool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swiftgram holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swiftgram has 646 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of eSchool's written reviews are positive against 69% of Swiftgram's.

eSchool ships an update every 2 weeks, Swiftgram monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eSchool | Swiftgram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eschool/id993748180/reviews) | **[4.2 (646 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftgram-telegram-mod-client/id6471879502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **646** |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#182** |
| Size | 52 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Leonid Iakubovskii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439764287) | [Akentech Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716113804) |

## What reviewers say

### eSchool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eschool/id993748180)

This app provides quick access to educational platform databases for students, teachers, and parents. It functions as an electronic diary and journal, streamlining communication and information retrieval within the school system.

**Highlights:** Electronic diary, Journal functionality, Access to educational databases, For students, teachers, and parents, Quick information retrieval

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Swiftgram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftgram-telegram-mod-client/id6471879502)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

A modified Telegram client offering enhanced privacy, unlimited accounts, and advanced messaging features. Enjoy ad-free communication with tools like message filtering, real-time translation, and voice-to-text transcription.

**Highlights:** Unlimited accounts, Message filtering, Voice-to-text transcription, Real-time chat translation, Customizable interface, Apple Watch companion, Privacy-focused features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swiftgram Pro | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate translation
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Extensive customization options
- 🚀 Lightweight and efficient
- 👍 Feature-rich alternative to official Telegram

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Accounts sometimes get locked or banned
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Unreliable voice message transcription

**Reported bugs**

- Search bar crashes the app
- Forwarded messages disappear
- Notification issues and unknown caller spam
- Slow message loading and account switching
- Crashes when accessing storage usage section

**Requested features**

- Add Thai language support
- Integrate with iOS call features
- Implement 'show restricted content' for entire chats
- Add 'add to cloud' option for direct message saving
- Allow custom app icon selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eSchool free?

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

### Is Swiftgram free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eSchool or Swiftgram?

Swiftgram is rated higher. eSchool averages 3.1 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Swiftgram averages 4.2 from 646 ratings.

### Do eSchool or Swiftgram have ads?

Neither eSchool nor Swiftgram shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eSchool or Swiftgram?

eSchool ships an update every 2 weeks, and Swiftgram monthly. Most recently, eSchool was updated on October 29, 2026 and Swiftgram on October 30, 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.*