Comparison

FIRSTLIGHT READER vs MySched

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

Head to head
About

FIRSTLIGHT READER

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FIRST LIGHT’s goal is to bring the world to the fingertips of students and teachers by allowing its users to access multimedia content online and offline. Learners will have access 24/7 to all the learning material they need and have the ability to assess themselves.

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MySched

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Turn a screenshot of your class schedule into a real timetable in seconds. MySched reads the schedule your school gave you, shows you every class before it saves anything, and then keeps track of what is next, what is due, and where your GWA stands β€” offline, and without an account if you prefer. TURN A SCREENSHOT INTO A TIMETABLE β€’ Import a class schedule from Photos or share a schedule image to MySched. β€’ Paste timetable text from a group chat or document. β€’ Add classes manually when you want complete control. β€’ Review and edit every class before it is saved. β€’ If a row is unclear, MySched tells you instead of silently guessing. β€’ Reading starts on your iPhone. Improved reading then sends the schedule image or pasted text securely to our reading service to catch what the on-device read missed. FIND YOUR SCHOOL β€’ Search a directory of 2,700+ Philippine colleges and campuses. β€’ Use available official schedules when your school and term are supported. β€’ Keep your timetable available offline. Directory and ready-made schedule availability varies by school and term. SEE YOUR NEXT CLASS β€’ See your current class, next class, and the rest of today. β€’ Scan week, month, and list views. β€’ Get class reminders before you need to leave or join. β€’ Put your timetable on the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy with widgets. β€’ Follow a live class from the Dynamic Island with Live Activities. β€’ Find schedule actions with Spotlight and Shortcuts. β€’ Use landscape layouts on onboarding, dashboard, calendars, tasks, and settings. EDIT A REAL COLLEGE TIMETABLE β€’ Add a subject that meets on multiple days in one step. β€’ Copy one day’s classes to another day. β€’ Merge split subjects without rebuilding the whole schedule. β€’ Change one occurrence to on-site, online, hybrid, or cancelled without changing the recurring class. β€’ Add a secure HTTPS meeting link for an online or hybrid occurrence. β€’ Give each course a color and icon, including the Soft palette. PLAN THE REST OF YOUR SEMESTER β€’ Keep assignments, tasks, and exams in one hub, and open any of them with a single tap. β€’ Repeat a task on a schedule, then change one occurrence or the whole series. β€’ Track grades and attendance, and follow your GWA/GPA on a 4.00 scale when your school uses it. β€’ Add personal events beside your classes. β€’ Check in for attendance from a Live Activity. β€’ Export classes to Apple Calendar and Reminders. β€’ Subscribe your schedule in Google Calendar or Apple Calendar and keep it updated automatically. SHARE WITH CLASSMATES β€’ Share a timetable with a short code, link, or QR code. β€’ Let classmates preview the full schedule and join in seconds. β€’ Join a classmate’s schedule with or without an account, then review what will be saved. β€’ Keep course colors and icons consistent across your devices. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Core scheduling works without an account. When sync is available, supported data can follow you across devices. Screenshot reading starts on your iPhone. Improved reading also sends the schedule image or pasted text securely to our reading service, and it is used only to read your schedule. You can delete your account inside MySched. MySched supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, reduced motion, and layouts that do not rely on color alone. Requires iOS 17.2 or later.

Screenshots

FIRSTLIGHT READER3 screens
MySched4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MySched at none against FIRSTLIGHT READER's shown. MySched also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). FIRSTLIGHT READER's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FIRSTLIGHT READER ships an update every 4 months, MySched weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
FIRSTLIGHT READER versus MySched: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIRSTLIGHT READERMySched
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size74 MB71 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCaelestis Production, Inc.Neil Daquioag

In-app purchases

None

FIRSTLIGHT READER

No in-app purchases

None

MySched

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FIRSTLIGHT READER free?
FIRSTLIGHT READER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySched free?
MySched is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FIRSTLIGHT READER or MySched have ads?
FIRSTLIGHT READER shows ads; MySched does not.
Which is updated more often, FIRSTLIGHT READER or MySched?
FIRSTLIGHT READER ships an update every 4 months, and MySched weekly. Most recently, FIRSTLIGHT READER was updated on September 28, 2026 and MySched on September 19, 2026.

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