# Smart Timetable vs Assignment Planner

Smart Timetable and Assignment Planner both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Smart Timetable's written reviews are positive against 57% of Assignment Planner's. Smart Timetable also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 138). Assignment Planner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Timetable sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Assignment Planner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.6 for Assignment Planner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Timetable has 3.4K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Smart Timetable's written reviews are positive against 57% of Assignment Planner's.

Smart Timetable ships an update weekly, Assignment Planner every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Timetable | Assignment Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-timetable-study-planner/id1278473923/reviews) | **[4.6 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assignment-planner/id1534441344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 138 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denis Kravcov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268388071) | [John Zeglarski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253194900) |

## 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.)


### Assignment Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assignment-planner/id1534441344)

Easily track homework and assignments with a planner focused on due dates. Receive timely notifications to ensure you never miss a deadline. This app syncs across all your devices, including Apple Watch, for seamless organization.

**Highlights:** Track homework and assignments, Focus on due dates, Plan ahead for deadlines, Receive assignment notifications, Syncs across all devices, Mark assignments as complete on Apple Watch

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personality Pack | $1.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 📚 Effective assignment and exam tracking
- 🎨 Color-coded subjects for organization
- 🔔 Customizable notification settings
- 💰 Free to use with no paywall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent notification delivery failures
- 🐛 Date picker freezes and becomes unresponsive
- 🐛 App crashes when setting due dates
- 🐛 Sync issues across devices
- ⚠️ Notifications turn off unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Date picker unresponsive on mobile and desktop
- App freezes when modifying assignment due dates
- Notifications fail to send despite being enabled
- Notifications disable themselves after being set
- Forced app crashes requiring computer restart

**Requested features**

- Cross-device synchronization via iCloud
- Apple Watch app support for adding assignments
- Recurring/repeating assignments feature
- Calendar view integration
- Subject folder organization by year/semester


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Timetable free?

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

### Is Assignment Planner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Timetable or Assignment Planner?

Assignment Planner is rated higher. Smart Timetable averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Assignment Planner averages 4.6 from 138 ratings.

### Do Smart Timetable or Assignment Planner have ads?

Neither Smart Timetable nor Assignment Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Timetable or Assignment Planner?

Smart Timetable ships an update weekly, and Assignment Planner every 5 weeks. Most recently, Smart Timetable was updated on September 24, 2026 and Assignment Planner on September 23, 2026.

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