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Shovel - Study Planner

Shovel - Study Planner

Start Time-Blocking Your Tasks

109 ratings
82 reviews
📚 Education
📊 Productivity
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 22, 2019
  • November 11, 2025

Features

Developer

James Siverts
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About

This app helps students manage their academic workload through time-blocking and executive functioning skills. It predicts if tasks can be completed on time and allows for flexible schedule adjustments. It requires initial setup on a web platform.

✓Time-blocking for tasks
✓Real-time time cushion estimates
✓Consolidated task management
✓Ideal schedule building
✓Rotating class schedule support
✓Detailed task progress tracking
✓Weighted grade calculation
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Shovel. Based on 109 reviews and a 3.6/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 11 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 📚Excellent for student organization and time management
  • ⏱️Unique time-blocking and scheduling features
  • 🎓Course and assignment-focused organization system
  • 💻Desktop/web version works reliably and comprehensively
  • 🎨Clean, minimalist, and aesthetically pleasing interface
  • 👥Responsive and helpful customer support team
  • 🔄Syncs with Canvas assignments and courses
  • ✅Effective for reducing procrastination and stress
  • 🧠Particularly helpful for ADHD and anxiety management

Negative things

  • 🐛Mobile app frequently crashes and becomes unresponsive
  • 📱Mobile app significantly less functional than web version
  • ⚠️App shows blank screens and fails to load content
  • 🔌Requires constant internet connection, no offline access
  • 🛠️Appears to be abandoned with no recent updates
  • 💰Expensive pricing for student budget
  • ⚙️Requires desktop setup before mobile use
  • 📲Limited mobile editing and modification capabilities
  • 🔐Widget authentication issues and login problems
  • 📊Missing monthly calendar view on mobile
  • 🎯Mobile app lacks key features from desktop version
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What's New in Shovel

3.2.0

November 11, 2025

New in Shovel! Your favorite study planner just got faster, smoother, and smarter. Improved calendar performance, new 2-day view, study streak tracking, and more ways to plan your tasks and events. Smarter. Faster. More Shovel. Full Update Details: - Improved Calendar Performance — faster, smoother, better. - Faster Loading — less waiting, more studying (or Netflix). - Swipe Between Days — cruise through your schedule like a pro. - Go to Today — never lose track again. - 2-Day View — see what's coming without feeling overwhelmed. - Study Streak Tracking — keep your momentum going! - Improved Navigation — find everything easier. - More Event Repeat Options — because class does happen every week (: - Create Courses & Activities — get organized your way. - Improved Task & Event Creation — faster setup, fewer taps. - Option to Remove Completed Tasks from the Top Bar — for that clean, satisfying look.

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$46.99

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One-time payment for a lifetime of Shovel.

User reviews

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Is this thing on?

I have this app on my computer and phone and figured I’d install on my iPad so I can work and track my studies whatever tool I’m using. I installed and the app opens to the calendar but doesn’t respond to any touch with my hand or pencil pro. What is the deal?
jesssouljesssoul

Love Desktop App

Like I said, the execution in browser is very good, I would love to be able to view my schedule on the go though so please put this app back in development!!!
Doodguy14Doodguy14

Favourite app!!

Shovel is definitely of my favourite apps out of many others I have tried. It helps me keep track of my timetable and schedule, as well as any deadlines for assignments. I love the idea and the aesthetics that are put behind this app, and the visuals help me understand exactly what I need to do today. Overall, great app for busy students, and anyone else who wants to conquer procrastination!!
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Katy💜💙Katy💜💙

App Keeps Crashing

I’m a lifetime member and i’m satisfied with The desktop version it works fine and the app has been very helpful in the past but this semester the App has been crashing all the time and wayy too buggy. needs to be fixed.
Mega slayerMega slayer

Crashing

App is great for task list, crashes about every month with a plain white screen. Have to delete and reinstall, such a pain. Desktop app on computer works flawlessly and the program is great.
Anonymous19903Anonymous19903
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Reported Bugs

16 issues

App crashes when attempting to edit task times

Bug

Blank white screen on app launch

Bug

Touch input not responding on iPad with Apple Pencil

Bug

Tasks and calendar items disappear after login

Bug

Tasks fail to save when entered

Bug

Widget shows 'log in' prompt despite being logged in

Bug

Notifications arrive at wrong times or not at all

Bug

Dropdown menus extend beyond screen on iPhone

Bug

App freezes when trying to resize tasks

Bug

SSL certificate lapsed, preventing login access

Bug

App crashes when typing in new task times

Bug

Duplicate notifications sent for single tasks

Bug

Calendar refresh is slow

Bug

Drag-to-reschedule functionality doesn't work properly

Bug

Free trial data disappears after trial ends without warning

Bug

App won't recognize password after web signup

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Requested Features

16 requests

Push notifications for tasks and assignments

Feature

Dark mode for mobile app

Feature

Widget functionality that works reliably

Feature

Offline access and offline storage

Feature

Landscape mode for iPad

Feature

Monthly calendar view on mobile

Feature

Task repeat/recurring task options

Feature

Ability to edit and add tasks fully on mobile

Feature

Integration with Google Calendar

Feature

Pomodoro timer feature

Feature

Support for 6-day school cycles

Feature

Non-school related task/to-do list functionality

Feature

Downloadable desktop app for Mac

Feature

In-app purchase option for premium version

Feature

Better iPad optimization

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Cushion feature on mobile app

Feature

FAQ

What does Shovel - Study Planner do?

Shovel is a study planner designed to help students manage their academic workload using time-blocking techniques. It allows you to plan exactly what task you will work on, when, and for how long, while also providing real-time feedback on whether you have enough time to complete your tasks.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include time-blocking for specific tasks, a 'Time Cushion' that indicates if you have enough time for tasks, consolidated management of tasks from all classes, building an ideal weekly schedule, support for rotating class schedules, detailed task management and progress tracking, and weighted grade calculations.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it operates on a freemium model. While core planning features are available, there are in-app purchases that likely unlock advanced functionalities or premium features to enhance the user experience.

What devices is Shovel - Study Planner compatible with?

This app is designed for mobile devices. However, it is important to note that it functions as a companion app and requires initial account setup and configuration through its web platform, shovelapp.io, before you can effectively use the mobile application.

How does this app help with student stress?

By providing clear visibility into your schedule and task completion times, the app aims to reduce student stress. The 'Time Cushion' feature proactively alerts you to potential scheduling conflicts, allowing you to adjust your plans before issues arise and ensuring you have a realistic understanding of your workload.