# YPT vs MemoUPSC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YPT at 56% against MemoUPSC's 0%. YPT also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). MemoUPSC's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YPT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MemoUPSC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YPT ships an update every 2 days, MemoUPSC weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YPT | MemoUPSC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ypt-study-group/id1441909643/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 248 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [UnCheon Baek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143037815) | [Memo Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651798312) |

## What reviewers say

### YPT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ypt-study-group/id1441909643)

Connect with millions globally to study together remotely. Track your progress, set daily goals, and join or create study groups. Visualize your achievements with detailed statistics and compete with others through real-time rankings.

**Highlights:** Time tracking for subjects, Daily 10-minute planner, Study group creation, Real-time ranking, Study statistics visualization, Friend activity monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 100 flames | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Apps | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 flames | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 months | $11.99 | one-time |
| 12months | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Motivating and competitive
- 👍 Comprehensive features (timer, planner, study groups)
- 🎨 Customizable themes and aesthetics
- 🔊 Helpful background noise options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, crashing, time recording issues)
- ⏱️ Time zone issues for users outside of Korea
- 🔒 Restricted app access during study sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not stopping when exiting the app
- Inconsistent time recording across devices
- Sudden language changes without user input
- Connectivity issues and server problems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit/remove specific study time entries
- Implement a desktop/web version of the app
- Allow more customization options for the calendar and planner
- Improve the allowed apps feature to work more reliably


### MemoUPSC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memoupsc-upsc-prep-with-ncert/id6465133679)

Prepare for UPSC and IAS exams with comprehensive coverage of the entire syllabus, including NCERT materials. The app offers topic-wise segregation across all subjects for structured learning.

**Highlights:** UPSC syllabus coverage, NCERT integration, Topic-wise segregation, Covers all subjects, IAS exam preparation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MemoUPSC | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YPT free?

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

### Is MemoUPSC free?

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

### Do YPT or MemoUPSC have ads?

Neither YPT nor MemoUPSC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YPT or MemoUPSC?

YPT ships an update every 2 days, and MemoUPSC weekly. Most recently, YPT was updated on October 17, 2026 and MemoUPSC on October 1, 2026.

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