Comparison

Examplify vs SuturedNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Examplify

Securely deliver and take exams on your iPad without internet access. This app prevents access to other applications and the internet during tests, supporting accessibility requirements and offering various testing tools.

Highlights
  • Offline exam delivery
  • Restricted access to other apps
  • Activity tracking
  • Zoom in/out on multimedia
  • Answer choice elimination
  • Customizable mid-exam alarms
  • Question filtering and flagging
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Examplify is the world’s only secure, offline testing application for iPad. With Examplify from ExamSoft, assessments can be delivered to students securely via iPad, without the concern of exam takers accessing other apps or the Internet during the exam. More than 1,200 educational programs worldwide use Examplify as an easy-to-use exam platform that supports the American Disability Act’s testing requirements and offers a robust lineup of testing-environment features and options including: ● Offline exam delivery, eliminating connectivity issues during the exam ● Restricted access to other applications ● Activity tracking throughout the exam ● Zoom in/out on attached multimedia ● Answer choice elimination ● Customizable mid-exam alarms ● Question filtering and flagging ● Basic and scientific calculator options This application is free to download. Students who attend schools/universities who have licensed the use of ExamSoft, with iPad accessibility enabled, may use the application.

About

SuturedNotes

This app transforms lecture PDFs into AI-powered quizzes for active recall and efficient studying. It tracks mistakes and provides progress analytics to help medical and healthcare students master their material for exams and rotations.

Highlights
  • AI-powered quiz generation from PDFs
  • Active recall study method
  • Organized subject-specific decks
  • Automatic mistake tracking
  • Progress analytics and visual stats
  • Multi-device access (Premium)
Features
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SuturedNotes is the ultimate study companion for medical and healthcare students. Stop passively reading notes—start actively testing your knowledge with AI-powered personalized quizzes. Key Features: Instant Quiz Generation: Upload any lecture PDF and let our AI analyze the content to generate high-quality practice questions. We extract key concepts, clinical details, and important facts so you don't have to. Active Recall Study: Move beyond passive reading. Test yourself immediately on the material you just learned. Smart Decks: Organize your generated questions into subject-specific decks for systematic review. Mistake Tracking: The app automatically tracks questions you get wrong, allowing you to focus your revision on your weak points. Progress Analytics: Visual stats and performance tracking help you monitor your mastery of each topic. Multi-Device Access: Seamlessly access your notes and study progress across your devices (Premium feature). Designed for Success: Whether you are a medical student, resident, or healthcare professional, SuturedNotes helps you prepare for exams, board reviews (USMLE, PLAB, etc.), and daily rotations with efficiency. Subscription Information: SuturedNotes offers a free tier with limited uploads and a Premium subscription for power users. Free: Up to 5 lecture uploads per month. Premium: Unlimited PDF uploads, unlimited question generation. Trial: New users can try Premium features with a 7-day free trial. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings is the App Store after purchase.

Screenshots

SuturedNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SuturedNotes at 5.0 against Examplify's 1.4. SuturedNotes also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Examplify's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SuturedNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Examplify asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SuturedNotes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Examplify has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Examplify ships an update every 2 months, SuturedNotes every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Examplify versus SuturedNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExamplifySuturedNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (27 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperExamSoft Worldwide, Inc.Seifalla Ahmed Samir Ahmed Elmasry

Customer experience

Examplify

All ratings20 ratings
Positive15.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.0%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive8.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative87.7%

SuturedNotes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Examplify

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Exam upload failures
  • Capitalization issues when editing text
  • Inability to log in on certain devices
  • Exam questions not displaying properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow clearing of completed exams list
  • Add highlighting and annotation features
  • Integrate exam scores directly into the app
  • Improve calculator functionality

SuturedNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Examplify

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SuturedNotes

Subscriptions3
  • SuturedNotes Premium Monthly$29.991 Month
  • SuturedNotes Premium Semester$149.996 Months
  • Premium Yearly14 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Examplify free?
Examplify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SuturedNotes free?
SuturedNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Examplify or SuturedNotes?
SuturedNotes is rated higher. Examplify averages 1.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while SuturedNotes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Examplify or SuturedNotes have ads?
SuturedNotes shows ads; Examplify does not.
Which is updated more often, Examplify or SuturedNotes?
Examplify ships an update every 2 months, and SuturedNotes every 11 days. Most recently, Examplify was updated on November 1, 2026 and SuturedNotes on October 31, 2026.

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