# Study Helper vs Vaia

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vaia at 82% against Study Helper's 43%. Vaia also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 12). Study Helper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vaia sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Study Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vaia holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vaia has 1.5K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Study Helper's written reviews are positive against 82% of Vaia's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Study Helper | Vaia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-helper/id1315378312/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaia-flashcards-and-study-guide/id1439949520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **81.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandre Frigon](https://appshunter.io/developer/973807565) | [StudySmarter GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439949519) |

## What reviewers say

### Study Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-helper/id1315378312)

Create custom study cards organized by topic to prepare for exams. This app guides you through your learning process, helping you achieve academic success efficiently.

**Highlights:** Customizable study cards, Topic-based organization, Guided study process, Exam preparation, Academic success tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vaia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaia-flashcards-and-study-guide/id1439949520)

This app helps students improve grades and reduce study stress with AI-powered personalized study plans, flashcards, and practice exams. It transforms uploaded notes into comprehensive study materials, making learning efficient and engaging for any subject.

**Highlights:** AI-generated study plans, Personalized flashcards, Practice exams, Upload notes for study materials, Spaced repetition learning, Shared study materials

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (1 month) | $5.49 | per month |
| Premium Plan (1 month) | $6.49 | per month |
| Premium Plan (1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (1 week) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan (1 month) | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (1 month) | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (1 year) | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan (1 month) | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (1 year) | $31.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan (1 year) | $43.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan (1 year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan (1 year) | $63.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan (1 year) | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan (1 year) | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient flashcard creation and study tools
- 🧠 AI-powered features for learning
- 📚 Vast library of shared study materials
- 🎨 Customizable and visually appealing interface
- 🤝 Collaboration and sharing with peers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Limited offline access without premium subscription
- 🤖 Inconsistent performance of AI-generated content
- 🗂️ Difficulty organizing and navigating large study sets
- 📱 Suboptimal mobile app experience compared to web

**Reported bugs**

- Flashcard review progress not saving correctly
- Inability to delete individual flashcards from a set
- Syncing issues between mobile app and web version
- Inconsistent behavior of AI-generated quiz questions

**Requested features**

- Add more language options
- Improve PDF and note-taking editor functionality
- Implement nested subsets within study sets
- Provide more customization options for colors and themes
- Integrate study timers and task management features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Study Helper free?

Study Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vaia free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Study Helper or Vaia?

Vaia is rated higher. Study Helper averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Vaia averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Study Helper or Vaia have ads?

Neither Study Helper nor Vaia shows ads.

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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.*