Head to head
Appily vs Bold.org: which scholarship site fits you?
Short answer
We score Bold.org but not Appily, so this page compares them on facts only: cost, stated database size, application shortcuts, own no-essay awards and data sharing. Both are free to use.
By The Deadline Desk · Best Scholarship Sites · Published
Desk research from each site's public pages, app store listings and review profiles. Editorial assessment; we did not create accounts or apply for scholarships.
How do the facts compare?
| Fact | Appily | Bold.org |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | EAB ("Appily is owned by EAB") | Bold.org, Inc. |
| Cost | Free Free account. | Free Free. The homepage says "100% free no fees, ever". |
| Database, as stated | "The nation's largest, multi-billion dollar scholarship database" (no count stated) | "Thousands of Scholarships Exclusively Awarded on Bold.org" (no exact count) |
| Applying | Not read. | One-tap applications for no-essay scholarships in the app. |
| Own no-essay award | None stated | None stated |
| Data sharing | Sharing with colleges is opt-out; the site links "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" and a minor-friendly privacy policy. | Policy says "We may sell to or share your information with, and generate revenue from, scholarship providers, applicable academic institutions". |
| Ratings | Not read | Trustpilot: 4.8 from 218 reviews (claimed profile since May 2026). App Store (US): 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings |
| Scored on this site | Reviewed, not scored | Yes, 6.30 / 10 |
Source: Appily scholarships page
Source: Appily: Cappex is now Appily
Source: Appily: about page for AI tools
Source: About Appily
Source: Bold.org homepage
Source: Bold.org scholarship page example
Source: Bold.org Scholarships on the App Store
Source: Bold.org scholarships page
Source: Bold.org privacy policy
Source: Bold.org on Trustpilot
Which one should you choose?
Choose Appily if
Students who want detailed scholarship filters inside a college planning tool.
The widest set of scholarship filters listed on any page we read.
Choose Bold.org if
Students who want free, donor-funded scholarships with clear rules on every listing.
What should you watch for?
- Appily: Colleges can use your profile to send admission offers, and sharing with colleges is on unless you opt out.
- Bold.org: Its listings are scholarships awarded on Bold.org, with no exact count, so it is not a search of all scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Which saves more time on applications, Appily or Bold.org?
Appily: Not read. Bold.org: One-tap applications for no-essay scholarships in the app.
Is Appily or Bold.org free?
Appily: Free account. Bold.org: Free. The homepage says "100% free no fees, ever".
Do Appily and Bold.org sell student data?
Appily: Sharing with colleges is opt-out; the site links "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" and a minor-friendly privacy policy. Bold.org: Policy says "We may sell to or share your information with, and generate revenue from, scholarship providers, applicable academic institutions". "Privacy terms not read" means we could not read the policy, not that the site does not share data.