# mStudia vs TapNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mStudia at none against TapNote's 26. mStudia also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). TapNote's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapNote sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. mStudia asks for nothing beyond the download.

TapNote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of mStudia's written reviews are positive against 56% of TapNote's.

mStudia ships an update every 2 months, TapNote every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | mStudia | TapNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mstudia/id1544759788/reviews) | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapnote-flashcards-and-quizzes/id6738871504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews | **55.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PCG Academia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544759790) | [App Magic Sp zoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782700022) |

## What reviewers say

### mStudia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mstudia/id1544759788)

Access your university schedule, grades, and events on the go. Handle administrative tasks electronically and communicate with faculty. Supports multiple academic programs and languages.

**Highlights:** Class schedule access, Grade tracking, Event notifications, Electronic administrative tasks, Faculty grade entry, Attendance checking, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TapNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapnote-flashcards-and-quizzes/id6738871504)

Transform audio and video recordings into notes, quizzes, and flashcards using AI. This learning assistant helps students absorb material more effectively and achieve better results with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** AI-powered note generation, Create quizzes from recordings, Generate flashcards, Convert audio/video to notes, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Tapnote Monthly Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Semi-Annual Premium Plan | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Semi-Annual Premium Plan | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Semi-Annual Premium Plan | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Semi-Annual Premium Plan | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Semi Annual Premium Plan | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium Plan | $67.99 | per year |
| Semi-Annual Premium Plan | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium Plan | $159.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Plan | $159.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mStudia free?

mStudia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TapNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mStudia or TapNote?

TapNote is rated higher. mStudia averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while TapNote averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do mStudia or TapNote have ads?

TapNote shows ads; mStudia does not.

### Which is updated more often, mStudia or TapNote?

mStudia ships an update every 2 months, and TapNote every 8 days. Most recently, mStudia was updated on October 22, 2026 and TapNote on October 22, 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.*