# Steer Clear® vs Knowt

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steer Clear® at none against Knowt's 10. Steer Clear® also leads on ratings volume (71K vs 11K). Knowt's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 29%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knowt sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Steer Clear® asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Steer Clear® against 4.7 for Knowt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steer Clear® has 71K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Steer Clear®'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Knowt's.

Steer Clear® ships an update every 2 months, Knowt weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steer Clear® | Knowt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steer-clear/id1434324487/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowt-ai-flashcards-and-notes/id6463744184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | **61.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#118** |
| Size | 21 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/318142140) | [Knowt Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462368056) |

## What reviewers say

### Steer Clear®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steer-clear/id1434324487)

This app helps young drivers improve their driving habits through interactive learning modules and trip tracking. Completing the program may qualify users for an auto insurance premium adjustment.

**Highlights:** Learning modules on safe driving topics, Automatic trip tracking, Driving behavior feedback (braking, acceleration, cornering), Program completion certificate, Motivational badges for accomplishments, Distracted driving education

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Provides driving feedback
- 🚀 Quick lessons
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate scoring
- 🐛 Sensitive to phone movement
- 🐛 Inconsistent trip recording
- 🐛 Harsh/overly critical scoring
- 🐛 Fails to account for real-world driving conditions

**Reported bugs**

- Trips not recording due to phone movement
- Acceleration/braking incorrectly detected
- Inconsistent scoring between drives
- Calibration issues causing inaccurate data

**Requested features**

- Allow driver comments/explanations for incidents
- Improve scoring algorithm to be more realistic
- Integrate with other driving apps for seamless experience
- Provide more detailed feedback on areas for improvement


### Knowt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowt-ai-flashcards-and-notes/id6463744184)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Free · Education, #151 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This study app uses AI to transform notes and lecture videos into flashcards and practice tests. It offers various study modes, including spaced repetition, and provides free AP exam study guides. Millions of student-created resources are available.

**Highlights:** AI flashcard maker, Summarize lecture videos, Create practice tests from notes/PDFs/videos, Free Learn Mode with multiple study modes, Spaced Repetition algorithm, Free AP Study Guides, Sync across mobile and web

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Student Ultra Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| Student ultra annual | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 🚀 Quizlet alternative
- 👍 Helpful for studying
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 🐛 Bugs with flashcard functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Flashcards disappearing or duplicating
- Incorrect answers marked as correct
- Freezing on update screen
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Split screen support for iPad
- Ability to manually sort flashcards
- More formatting options for flashcards
- Improved AI-generated notes
- Offline study mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steer Clear® free?

Steer Clear® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Knowt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Steer Clear® or Knowt?

Knowt is rated higher. Steer Clear® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while Knowt averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Steer Clear® or Knowt have ads?

Neither Steer Clear® nor Knowt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steer Clear® or Knowt?

Steer Clear® ships an update every 2 months, and Knowt weekly. Most recently, Steer Clear® was updated on November 6, 2026 and Knowt on November 6, 2026.

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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.*