# MCQS vs Bites

The clearest difference is rating: Bites at 4.6 against MCQS's 4.0. Bites also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 5). MCQS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MCQS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month and Bites sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bites holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bites has 2.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of MCQS's written reviews are positive against 43% of Bites's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MCQS ships an update every 2 weeks, Bites fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MCQS | Bites |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcqs/id1088326023/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bites-ai-powered-studying/id6475324072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [martin schranz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088326022) | [Shaguf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723925797) |

## What reviewers say

### MCQS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcqs/id1088326023)

Prepare for a wide range of exams with multiple-choice questions and detailed explanations. Offers both free basic access and a premium subscription for unlimited questions, audio, animated, and video content.

**Highlights:** Multiple choice questions for various exams, Instant feedback and explanations, Adaptive difficulty matching user knowledge, Spaced repetition algorithm, Premium subscription for advanced content, Audio, animated, and video explanations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per month |


### Bites

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bites-ai-powered-studying/id6475324072)

This app transforms handwritten notes into interactive study tools like flashcards and quizzes using AI. It helps students organize their learning materials, practice recall, and understand complex topics with a virtual study buddy. Designed to make studying more efficient and enjoyable.

**Highlights:** AI-powered note conversion, Instant flashcard generation, Personalized quizzes, Handwritten note support, Spaced repetition and active recall, AI study buddy for explanations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly With 3-Day Free Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| Bites+ (Annual Plan) | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Bites+ (Annual Plan) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📈 Helps improve grades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- ⏱️ Slow performance
- 🔍 Limited features

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to upload files
- Inconsistent behavior

**Requested features**

- Add scanner functionality
- Improve file upload process
- Implement spaced repetition like Anki


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MCQS free?

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

### Is Bites free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MCQS or Bites?

Bites is rated higher. MCQS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Bites averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do MCQS or Bites have ads?

Neither MCQS nor Bites shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MCQS or Bites?

MCQS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bites fortnightly. Most recently, MCQS was updated on September 2, 2026 and Bites on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*