UNIPASS Scan vs JPlanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UNIPASS Scan
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UNIPASS Scan validates the student's meal PASS so that they benefit from one meal per working day at 5 CHF in the UNIGE, HES-SO or IHEID cafeterias.
JPlanner
This app helps students memorize lessons using the J method, a spaced repetition technique. Create study notes, get a personalized review schedule, and receive reminders to build long-term memory and achieve academic success.
- Create study notes
- Automatic J method review schedule
- Customizable review intervals
- Session reminders
- Progress tracking
- Motivation tools
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JPlanner is the ideal app for students who want to memorize their lessons effectively using the J method, widely used in medicine and law. The J method is based on spaced repetition: reviewing a note on J0 (day of learning), then again on key days such as J1, J3, J7, J14, and J30, in order to counter the forgetting curve and strengthen long-term memory. With JPlanner, you can: • Easily create study notes • Automatically generate your review schedule according to the J method, with customization options • Receive reminders so you never miss a session • Track your progress and stay motivated JPlanner supports you every day to turn consistency into academic success. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UNIPASS Scan at none against JPlanner's 5. UNIPASS Scan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and device support 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
Both are free to download. JPlanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. UNIPASS Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.
UNIPASS Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, JPlanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UNIPASS Scan | JPlanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 89.5% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Université de Genève | GABIN MARCEL MACHET |
In-app purchases
UNIPASS Scan
No in-app purchases
JPlanner
- Support & No Ads$0.991 Month
- Support & No Ads$8.991 Year
- Tip - $1.00$1.00
- Tip - $2.00$2.00
- Tip - $4.00$4.00
