# AJournal vs My Study Planner

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AJournal | My Study Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ajournal-planner-and-journal/id1594064594/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-study-planner/id6751215420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 120 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [WonderApps AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/519561369) | [Scott A Bridwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751029461) |

## What reviewers say

### AJournal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ajournal-planner-and-journal/id1594064594)

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:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $26.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great integration with calendar and reminders
- 👍 Highly customizable templates
- ✨ Ability to create own templates
- 💡 Combination of digital and handwritten planning
- 🎨 Variety of stickers and colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 📱 No iPhone app, only iPad
- 🖋️ Limited handwriting tools compared to other apps
- 🔍 Difficult to find some features or settings

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add PDF support
- Improve handwriting recognition and tools
- Implement iCloud sync
- Develop iPhone app version
- Add more customization options for templates


### My Study Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-study-planner/id6751215420)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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