# Smart Timetable vs FLIP

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Timetable at none against FLIP's shown. Smart Timetable also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 896). FLIP's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Timetable sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FLIP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Smart Timetable against 4.5 for FLIP. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 896 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Smart Timetable's written reviews are positive against 88% of FLIP's.

Smart Timetable ships an update weekly, FLIP fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Timetable | FLIP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-timetable-study-planner/id1278473923/reviews)** | [4.5 (896 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-focus-timer-for-study/id1435127190/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 896 |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 75 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denis Kravcov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268388071) | [Rinasoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/386505937) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Timetable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-timetable-study-planner/id1278473923)

Manage multiple class schedules, assignments, and tasks with notifications and reminders. Sync across devices and share with others. Track your progress with insightful charts and utilize convenient widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Multiple schedule management, Rotating schedule support, Lesson and assignment notifications, Today widget with countdown, iCloud and Apple Calendar sync, Apple Watch app and widget, Siri Shortcuts and Voice commands

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro - 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Class Schedule Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Class Schedule Premium | $7.99 | per year |
| Schedule Planner PRO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Schedule Planner Premium | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for organizing schedule
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💡 Useful widgets and countdown timers
- 👍 Customizable colors for classes
- 👍 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with widget and sync issues
- 🐛 Deletes schedules and tasks after updates
- 🔒 Notifications only available in paid version
- 🐛 Difficulty setting up recurring tasks
- 🐛 Confusing to navigate for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Schedules disappearing after updates
- Widgets not working or showing incorrect information
- Sync issues between devices
- Crashes when trying to create new schedules

**Requested features**

- Option to select multiple days for classes
- Ability to set custom reminders and due dates for tasks
- Weekly/monthly calendar view
- Integration with other calendar/task apps
- More customization options (colors, backgrounds, etc.)


### FLIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-focus-timer-for-study/id1435127190)

This app helps improve study habits by accurately measuring focus time. It offers features like global study groups, real-time study tracking, and detailed statistics to enhance concentration and productivity.

**Highlights:** Accurate time measurement by flipping phone, Focus level measurement, Global study groups (FLIP ZONE), Real-time study tracking (LIVE), Study time statistics and reports, D-day countdown for goals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $2.00 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium Membership | $10.00 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium Membership | $18.00 | per year |
| Premium Service - 1Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Charging 2500 points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Service - 3Months | $4.99 | one-time |
| Charging 5900 points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Service - 6 Months | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Service - 12 Months | $14.99 | one-time |
| Charging 20000 points | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Motivating and helpful for studying
- 👍 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🚀 Useful features like goals, timers, and tracking
- 🤝 Social aspect with study groups and leaderboards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Concerns about premium features and in-app purchases
- 📱 Issues with syncing and editing data across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Ranking and leaderboard data not updating properly
- Study time not being saved or recorded accurately
- Language settings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for themes and layouts
- Improve the user interface and navigation
- Implement an Apple Watch app for easier tracking
- Allow more flexibility in setting and editing study goals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Timetable free?

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

### Is FLIP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Timetable or FLIP?

Smart Timetable is rated higher. Smart Timetable averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while FLIP averages 4.5 from 896 ratings.

### Do Smart Timetable or FLIP have ads?

FLIP shows ads; Smart Timetable does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Timetable or FLIP?

Smart Timetable ships an update weekly, and FLIP fortnightly. Most recently, Smart Timetable was updated on October 2, 2026 and FLIP on September 29, 2026.

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