# Coursicle vs Coconote

Coursicle and Coconote both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Coconote's written reviews are positive against 38% of Coursicle's. Coconote also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 822). Coursicle's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coursicle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Coconote sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Coursicle against 4.8 for Coconote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coconote has 17K ratings behind it against 822, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Coursicle's written reviews are positive against 71% of Coconote's.

Coursicle ships an update every 9 days, Coconote every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coursicle | Coconote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (822 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coursicle/id1187418307/reviews)** | [4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coconote-ai-note-taker/id6479320349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 822 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | **70.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #180 | **#63** |
| Size | 34 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coursicle, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187418306) | [Quizlet Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/546473128) |

## What reviewers say

### Coursicle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coursicle/id1187418307)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This academic planner helps college students organize their coursework. It syncs with major learning platforms, provides timely reminders for assignments and classes, and offers features like professor reviews and backup schedule creation.

**Highlights:** Syncs with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Assignment and class reminders, Class seat opening notifications, Professor reviews, Schedule building and backup schedules

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coursicle Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Coursicle Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Coursicle Premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for getting into classes
- 🚀 Notifications about class openings
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🐛 Delayed or inaccurate notifications
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 No account system to sync across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Classes shown as open when they are actually full
- App crashes or freezes when trying to add classes
- Referral system not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to track classes for multiple semesters
- More customizable notification settings
- Schedule planning and visualization tools
- Support for summer courses


### Coconote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coconote-ai-note-taker/id6479320349)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app uses AI to automatically transcribe and summarize lectures, creating study guides, quizzes, and flashcards. Enhance your learning and achieve better grades with intelligent note-taking.

**Highlights:** AI-powered note-taking, Lecture recording, Automatic study guide generation, Quiz creation, Flashcard generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coconote Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Coconote Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Coconote Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Coconote Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Coconote Pro | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| Coconote Pro | $71.99 | per year |
| Coconote Pro | $71.99 | per year |
| Coconote Pro | $95.99 | per year |
| Coconote Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Coconote Pro | $129.99 | per year |
| Coconote Pro | $129.99 | per year |
| Coconote Pro | $129.99 | per year |
| Coconote Pro | $149.99 | per year |
| Coconote Pro | $152.99 | per year |
| Coconote Pro Family Plan | $179.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $189.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and helpful notes
- 🚀 Time-saving tool
- 💡 Generates quizzes and flashcards
- 🎓 Great for students and professionals
- 🤖 Impressive AI capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable recording and note-saving
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of privacy/security concerns
- 🤔 Limited free trial
- 🙃 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- Transcription errors and missing content
- Crashes and app instability
- Subscription issues and lack of customer support

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize notes by subject/class
- Option to copy/paste or export notes
- More customization for quizzes and flashcards
- Support for uploading documents/PDFs
- Improved audio recording and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coursicle free?

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

### Is Coconote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coursicle or Coconote?

Coursicle is rated higher. Coursicle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 822 ratings, while Coconote averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.

### Do Coursicle or Coconote have ads?

Neither Coursicle nor Coconote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coursicle or Coconote?

Coursicle ships an update every 9 days, and Coconote every 8 days. Most recently, Coursicle was updated on November 2, 2026 and Coconote on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Coursicle or Coconote?

Coursicle currently peaks at #180 in the App Store charts, and Coconote at #63. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*