Comparison

AJournal vs My Study Planner

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

Head to head
About

AJournal

This app combines digital planning with the tactile feel of handwriting. Organize your days, weeks, and months, set goals, and track habits using Apple Pencil or your finger. Choose from numerous templates or create your own custom layouts.

Highlights
  • Handwriting and text input
  • Digital calendar integration
  • Over 100 customizable templates
  • Sticker library and custom stickers
  • Reminders integration
  • PDF export and iCloud sync
Features
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AJournal is the all-in-one digital planner built around handwriting and your calendar. Use Apple Pencil to plan, journal, and reflect on pages where events from any connected calendar appear right alongside your notes. Choose from 100+ fully customizable templates or design your own to fit exactly how you think. Combine the mindfulness of handwriting with powerful organization tools — plan days, weeks, and months, set goals, and track habits, projects, and progress, all in one place. SUPPORTS HANDWRITING, TEXT & IMAGES - Write/draw with Apple Pencil or finger - Text input with Scribble or keyboard, with complete formatting support like fonts, colors, etc - Save links to a website or another planner page - Add images and resize, rotate, or object crop - Choose among over 2500 stickers to make your journal/planner fun and personal - Save your own images as stickers for easier access DIGITAL CALENDARS - Connect any digital calendar so all events will show up in daily/weekly planners - Write/Scribble/Type alongside the events from the digital calendars REMINDERS - Apple Reminders are integrated into daily planners STAY ORGANIZED - Navigate effortlessly through journals/planners by dates, weeks, months, and projects - Search function for inputted texts makes it easier to find a journal/planner OVER 100 TEMPLATES TO CHOOSE FROM & FULL CUSTOMIZATION - Over 100 templates with minimalist design and cover every need: daily/weekly/monthly planners, project planners, finance planners, meal/fitness/habit trackers, ATracker, etc - The templates are fully customizable, simply add/remove/rearrange/configure elements and set colors/headers - Personalize a page with your writing/drawing and save it as a template Aesthetic Backgrounds & Color Themes - Choose from over 100 backgrounds with different textures, styles, and seasonal themes. - Select from various tints and foregrounds. INTEGRATION WITH ATRACKER (OPTIONAL) - With over 2 million downloads, ATracker is a time tracking tool trusted by users worldwide. - Combined with task/goal tracking in ATracker, you can follow up on your progress in AJournal in real time. EXPORT & BACKUP - Export your journals/planner as PDFs to read in other tools or for keepsake - Create backups to keep your data safe SPLIT VIEW & SLIDE OVER ICLOUD SYNC - You can now use AJournal on your iPhone - AJournal data can be synced via iCloud (Active subscription needed) SUBSCRIPTION AJournal supports unlimited pages per day/week/month/year and projects with a subscription. This add-on is optional. • AJournal subscriptions purchased in-app renew monthly or yearly, depending on your plan. Plan pricing may vary by country. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Users can try out AJournal without any limitation with a 7-day free trial. SUPPORT Visit http://Ajournal.pro or contact us at support@Ajournal.pro. Terms of Service: http://Ajournal.pro/TOS.html Privacy Policy: http://Ajournal.pro/policy.html AJournal - Organize your thoughts, keep track of your goals

About

My Study Planner

This app helps students stay organized by tracking assignments, deadlines, and academic progress. It allows for photo integration of notes and provides visual aids to understand performance. Users can customize the interface and manage their academic life efficiently.

Highlights
  • Smart due date tracking
  • Visual calendar integration
  • Grade tracking by class
  • Progress visualization graphs
  • Photo integration for notes
  • Full color customization
Features
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Never miss another deadline. Track every assignment. Celebrate every achievement. Transform your academic life with My Study Planner, an assignment management app designed specifically for students who want to stay organized, boost their grades, and reduce stress. STAY ON TOP OF EVERY ASSIGNMENT Smart Due Date Tracking - See what's due today, tomorrow, this week, or overdue at a glance  Visual Calendar Integration - Tap any day to instantly view all assignments due Priority Filters   - Focus on what matters most with customizable view filters  Never Miss a Deadline - Clear, color-coded organization keeps you ahead of the game TRACK YOUR ACADEMIC PROGRESS Grade Tracking by Class - Monitor your performance across all subjects  Progress Visualization - Graphs show your improvement over time  Achievement Insights - Understand your academic patterns and celebrate growth  Class-Level Analytics - Get detailed breakdowns of your performance in each course CAPTURE EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS Photo Integration - Snap pictures of study notes, worksheets, and submitted work  Note-Taking - Add detailed notes and context to every assignment  Complete Documentation - Keep all assignment materials in one organized place  Visual Study Aid - Turn your app into a comprehensive study resource MAKE IT YOURS Full Color Customization - Personalize your app with colors that inspire you - Clean, Intuitive Design - Simple interface that makes organization effortless  Adaptive Layout - Optimized for all iPhone sizes and orientations SMART ORGANIZATION FEATURES Assignment Status Tracking - Mark assignments as completed and record grades  Class History Archive - Save completed courses for future reference  Hide Completed Classes - Keep your current workspace clutter-free  Flexible Filtering - Find exactly what you need, when you need it PERFECT FOR EVERY STUDENT Whether you're in high school, college, or graduate school, My Study Planner adapts to your unique academic needs. From managing multiple classes to tracking long-term projects, this app grows with your educational journey. Download My Study Planner today and take control of your academic success!

Screenshots

AJournal4 screens
My Study Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Study Planner at none against AJournal's 2. My Study Planner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). AJournal's advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. AJournal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. My Study Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Study Planner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AJournal has 5.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of AJournal's written reviews are positive against 100% of My Study Planner's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AJournal versus My Study Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAJournalMy Study Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.3K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.3K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB5 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperWonderApps ABScott A Bridwell

Customer experience

AJournal

All ratings5,338 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews531 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative12.8%

My Study Planner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

AJournal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Text boxes sometimes lose formatting or disappear
  • Occasional crashes when switching between views
  • Syncing issues causing data loss

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add PDF support
  • Improve handwriting recognition and tools
  • Implement iCloud sync
  • Develop iPhone app version
  • Add more customization options for templates
Show 2 more
  • Improve search functionality for handwritten notes
  • Provide option for one-time purchase instead of subscription

My Study Planner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AJournal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$26.991 Year
None

My Study Planner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AJournal free?
AJournal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Study Planner free?
My Study Planner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AJournal or My Study Planner?
My Study Planner is rated higher. AJournal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while My Study Planner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do AJournal or My Study Planner have ads?
AJournal shows ads; My Study Planner does not.

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