# School Assistant vs StudyLess

The clearest difference is update cadence: StudyLess at weekly against School Assistant's every 2 months. StudyLess also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). School Assistant's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. School Assistant sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and StudyLess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

School Assistant ships an update every 2 months, StudyLess weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | School Assistant | StudyLess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-assistant-planner/id1465687472/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 538 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sun Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465505382) | [Mingeon Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860776526) |

## What reviewers say

### School Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-assistant-planner/id1465687472)

This app helps students organize their academic life by tracking homework, tests, and class schedules. It provides a dedicated space for class information, website links, and customizable reminders. The app offers seamless integration across Apple devices and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Homework and test tracking, Class schedule management, Class information storage, Website link saving, Customizable reminders, Apple Watch app integration, iCloud data syncing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar – $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $0.99 | $400.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for staying organized
- 👍 Easy to use and customizable
- 🔓 Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases
- 🤖 Integrates with Google Classroom
- 📆 Useful schedule and countdown features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Limited integration with other school platforms
- 🕰️ Needs more reminder options for assignments
- 🗓️ Difficulty sorting assignments chronologically

**Reported bugs**

- Schedule details disappearing when switching days
- App crashing on certain devices after updates
- Widgets not displaying information correctly

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for assignments and tests
- Ability to mark assignments as in-progress
- Syncing across multiple devices
- More customization options for widgets
- Integration with other school apps like Canvas


### StudyLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyless-ai-exam-prep/id6756468628)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StudyLess Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| StudyLess Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| StudyLess Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is School Assistant free?

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

### Is StudyLess free?

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

### Do School Assistant or StudyLess have ads?

Neither School Assistant nor StudyLess shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, School Assistant or StudyLess?

School Assistant ships an update every 2 months, and StudyLess weekly. Most recently, School Assistant was updated on October 26, 2026 and StudyLess on October 28, 2026.

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