A educational app is a web, mobile, or desktop application that provides learning content to users. Educational apps typically include an adaptive interface for presenting customized content. The app may also enable users to create user-generated content and place it in the context of an interactive curriculum. Apps with such functionality are sometimes referred to as e-textbooks.

Educational apps are often similar to reference apps. Some of the most well-known educational apps are Khan Academy, Lynda, and the official SAT app.

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An educational app can grow its user base by providing a high level of value to the users who are most likely to use it. For example, an educational app aimed at children might be able to grow rapidly if it is available on the family devices that they already own. Educational apps can also grow by setting up online groups or communities for students to interact with each other about the app and the course material.

An educational or fitness app can face legal and reputational risks related to the accuracy of content, identity verification, and the handling of sensitive personal information. A good example of this is a pregnancy test app that relies on accurate medical information for determining pregnancy but does not have separate mechanisms in place for users to seek additional medical advice if they believe they are pregnant. Because apps like these can face liability for providing incorrect or false information, it is important to verify your content with reliable sources and provide users with a way to seek additional information from a licensed health professional if needed.

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