Comparison

Opale Lyon 1 vs JPlanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Opale Lyon 1

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for users of the Lyon 1 campus, offering discovery of cultural and scientific resources. It provides practical tools for students and staff, including campus maps, transport schedules, dining options, and academic resources.

Highlights
  • Campus map with resource details
  • Public transport and bike availability
  • University restaurant menus
  • Academic tools (notes, schedule, messaging)
  • Push notifications for grades and events
  • Indoor navigation to classrooms
Features
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OPALE est une « application couteau-suisse » pour les usagers des campus de Lyon 1 (étudiants, personnels, visiteurs). Elle permet de découvrir les ressources culturelles et scientifiques du campus et propose un ensemble d’outils pratiques pour les étudiants et personnels de Lyon 1. « Tu es nouveau sur le campus et un peu perdu ? OPALE va t’aider à te repérer et à être au courant de tout ce qui se cache sur le campus ! » « Tu penses tout savoir du campus ? OPALE te fera découvrir plein d'informations insolites ! » « Étudiants, enseignants ? Grâce à OPALE vous pourrez avoir accès à vos outils préférés ! » Fonctionnalités : - Plan du campus avec fiches ressources (bâtiments, amphis, scolarités, végétaux remarquables, œuvres d’art, équipements sportifs, défibrillateurs…) - Suggestion d’ajout ou d’amélioration des fiches ressources - Horaires des transports en commun, disponibilité des vélo'v - Menu des restaurants universitaires et restaurants du personnel - Articles de Sciences pour tous et du Journal du CNRS - Outils (notes, emploi du temps, messagerie, plateformes pédagogiques) - Notifications push de TOMUSS (notes, présences / absences, J-1 et J-3 des dates de rendu) et de l'agenda ADE (changement de salle, d'horaire, suppression d'un cours) - Itinéraires intérieurs amenant devant la salle de cours Tu ne veux pas donner d’autorisations à l’aveugle ? On t’explique tout : OPALE a besoin de ta position pour te géolocaliser et t’indiquer les ressources proches, OPALE a besoin d’accéder à l’état du réseau pour ne faire les mises à jour que lorsque tu es connecté en Wifi.

About

JPlanner

This app helps students memorize lessons using the J method, a spaced repetition technique. Create study notes, get a personalized review schedule, and receive reminders to build long-term memory and achieve academic success.

Highlights
  • Create study notes
  • Automatic J method review schedule
  • Customizable review intervals
  • Session reminders
  • Progress tracking
  • Motivation tools
Features
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JPlanner is the ideal app for students who want to memorize their lessons effectively using the J method, widely used in medicine and law. The J method is based on spaced repetition: reviewing a note on J0 (day of learning), then again on key days such as J1, J3, J7, J14, and J30, in order to counter the forgetting curve and strengthen long-term memory. With JPlanner, you can: • Easily create study notes • Automatically generate your review schedule according to the J method, with customization options • Receive reminders so you never miss a session • Track your progress and stay motivated JPlanner supports you every day to turn consistency into academic success. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Opale Lyon 13 screens
JPlanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JPlanner at 89% against Opale Lyon 1's 9%. JPlanner also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). Opale Lyon 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JPlanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Opale Lyon 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Opale Lyon 1 ships an update every 4 months, JPlanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 2 level
Opale Lyon 1 versus JPlanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpale Lyon 1JPlanner
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpale UCBLGABIN MARCEL MACHET

Customer experience

Opale Lyon 1

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral27.3%
Negative63.6%

JPlanner

Written reviews19 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

None

Opale Lyon 1

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

JPlanner

Subscriptions2
  • Support & No Ads$0.991 Month
  • Support & No Ads$8.991 Year
One-time3
  • Tip - $1.00$1.00
  • Tip - $2.00$2.00
  • Tip - $4.00$4.00

Questions

Is Opale Lyon 1 free?
Opale Lyon 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JPlanner free?
JPlanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Opale Lyon 1 or JPlanner have ads?
JPlanner shows ads; Opale Lyon 1 does not.
Which is updated more often, Opale Lyon 1 or JPlanner?
Opale Lyon 1 ships an update every 4 months, and JPlanner every 4 weeks. Most recently, Opale Lyon 1 was updated on October 29, 2026 and JPlanner on October 16, 2026.

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