# StudyBreak vs Notezy

StudyBreak and Notezy both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of StudyBreak's written reviews are positive against 47% of Notezy's. StudyBreak also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StudyBreak sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per 7 days and Notezy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StudyBreak holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 200 and 302 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of StudyBreak's written reviews are positive against 47% of Notezy's.

StudyBreak ships an update every 2 weeks, Notezy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StudyBreak | Notezy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studybreak-procrastinate-less/id1020691962/reviews)** | [4.5 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notezy-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6535696830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 200 | **302** |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 47.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 249 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kenechi Okolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020691961) | [Jack Mengel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756977542) |

## What reviewers say

### StudyBreak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studybreak-procrastinate-less/id1020691962)

This app helps users overcome distractions and procrastination by implementing a timed study and break system. It offers personalized study plans generated from syllabi and transforms study materials into audio podcasts for on-the-go learning.

**Highlights:** Timed study and break intervals, Distraction blocking alerts, Personalized study plan generation, PDF to audio podcast conversion, Background mode operation, Today Widget for quick control, Apple Watch companion app

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notebook Gold | $0.89 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Notebook Gold | $1.99 | per month |
| Notebook Platinum | $5.99 | per month |
| Notebook Gold | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual) | $34.99 | per year |
| Study Plan & Podcast Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Notebook Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Developer Fuel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Focus Timer Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited + (One Time Payment) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Helping Hand | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Notebook Credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| Loyal Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |
| True Legend | $14.99 | one-time |
| Study Plan & Podcast Power Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Helps stay focused and productive
- 📊 Useful statistics and tracking
- 💡 Accountability features like distraction notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with timer and notifications
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 💰 Premium features behind paywall
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Timer issues with countdown/countup
- Frequent crashes or freezing
- Inaccurate subject time tracking
- Distraction notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Calendar sync for study sessions
- Ability to edit/delete subjects
- More flexible break time settings
- Improved statistics and data visualization


### Notezy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notezy-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6535696830)

This AI-powered assistant transforms your meetings by providing accurate transcriptions, concise summaries, and actionable insights. It helps you stay focused and productive by capturing every detail, organizing notes, and leveraging advanced AI technology.

**Highlights:** AI-powered meeting assistant, Meeting transcription in 17 languages, Import audio from Voice Memo, AI-generated summaries, Notebook-style organization, Productivity boosting AI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Notezy - 5 Audio Import Hours | $9.99 | one-time |
| Notezy Lifetime Premium Access | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Decent features and interface
- 🚀 Speedy, professional, and easy to use
- 💡 Summarizes, categorizes, and takes notes like a personal assistant
- 👍 Great for meeting notes and recording audio
- 👍 Helpful for lectures, meetings, and medical appointments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frustratingly slow processing speed
- 🐛 Struggles to connect to the server
- 🐛 Constant bugs and app crashes
- 🐛 Verification process issues
- 🔒 Questionable data usage and privacy terms

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to server
- App freezing and crashing
- Verification process failing

**Requested features**

- Separation between transcript and other content
- Support for multiple languages
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StudyBreak free?

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

### Is Notezy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StudyBreak or Notezy?

StudyBreak is rated higher. StudyBreak averages 4.7 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Notezy averages 4.5 from 302 ratings.

### Do StudyBreak or Notezy have ads?

Neither StudyBreak nor Notezy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StudyBreak or Notezy?

StudyBreak ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notezy every 8 days. Most recently, StudyBreak was updated on October 7, 2026 and Notezy on October 6, 2026.

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