Praesto: AI Lecture Assistant
Class notes, live transcript
About
This app helps university students by providing live lecture transcription, topic mapping, and automated note-taking. It also generates practice questions and offers spaced review sessions to reinforce learning. Users can integrate their own materials and search through all recorded content.
What's New in Praesto
1.88
November 11, 2026
New in 1.88 • Sign in faster. The sign-in page shows your email and password together, so your saved logins and passkeys can fill them in. • The Google sign-in button now shows Google's own logo. • On iPad and Mac, a Markdown (.md) document opens formatted in Read. Switch to Annotate to write on it.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
Praesto Essential
Live Notes, Ask, practice and research each month
Developer apps
FAQ
What is Praesto?
Praesto is an AI-powered lecture assistant designed for university students. It provides live transcription of lectures, helps organize notes, and creates personalized study materials like practice questions and spaced review sessions.
Does Praesto have ads?
No, Praesto does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.
What are the different Praesto plans?
Praesto offers a free plan with limited sessions and features. Paid plans, Praesto Essential and Praesto Pro, unlock additional features like advanced question generation, group sessions, and export options, with monthly subscription costs.
What devices does Praesto support?
Praesto is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web. Recordings in a browser require Chrome or Edge on a computer. Apple Pencil support is available on iPad for handwritten notes.
How often is Praesto updated?
The latest version of Praesto is 1.88, last updated on November 11, 2026. Updates typically include new features and performance improvements.
Can I use my own materials with Praesto?
Yes, Praesto allows you to import slides, readings, and documents. The AI will then process these materials alongside your lecture transcriptions for a comprehensive study experience.
How does Praesto help with studying after class?
After class, Praesto generates graded practice sets from your transcript and notes, with sources cited for each question. It also implements spaced review, bringing back questions on a schedule to aid long-term retention.
What is the age rating for Praesto?
Praesto has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the advanced nature of the AI features and the target audience of university students.
