Comparison

Study Tips vs SimpleStudy

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

Head to head
About

Study Tips

Features
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Study Tips provide FREE notes and 2021 SPM prediction by Andrew Choo

About

SimpleStudy

This app helps students in the UK, Ireland, and South Africa prepare for national exams. It offers revision notes, quizzes, flashcards, past papers, and a study planner to help students revise efficiently and build confidence.

Highlights
  • Smart revision notes
  • Flashcards and quizzes
  • Mock exams and past papers
  • Study planner and progress tracker
  • CAO Points Calculator
  • Covers multiple subjects and exam boards
Features
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Study smarter with SimpleStudy – the trusted revision app for UK, Ireland & South Africa students SimpleStudy is the all-in-one study planner and revision app made for UK, Irish, and South African students. Whether you’re preparing for your GCSEs, A Levels, Scottish Highers, Junior Cert, Leaving Cert, or NSC exams, we’re here to help you revise smarter, study faster, and feel confident on exam day. Our app is built to match the latest AQA, Edexcel, OCR, SQA, State Examinations Commission (SEC), and DBE (Department of Basic Education) curriculum - making it the perfect exam prep tool for every student. With revision notes, quizzes, flashcards, study planners, past papers, mock exams, and even a built-in CAO Points Calculator, SimpleStudy gives you everything you need in one app to prepare for top marks. Key Features (for better revision): • Smart Revision Notes Concise, topic-based study notes for GCSE, A Level, Scottish Highers, Leaving Cert, Junior Cert, and NSC that simplify difficult topics, match your syllabus, and help you revise efficiently. • Flashcards & Quizzes Boost your memory with interactive flashcards and topic-based quizzes. Perfect for active recall, spaced repetition, and quick study sessions. • Mock Exams & Past Papers Practice under exam conditions with full mock exams, timed questions, and official past papers with mark schemes. Build confidence with realistic exam prep. • Study Planner, Progress Tracker & CAO Points Calculator Plan your revision, set study goals, track your progress, and (for Irish students) calculate your CAO points to stay organised and on track for your goals. • Covers All Core Subjects Access resources for Maths, English, Irish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, History, Geography, Business, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Accounting, Afrikaans, and more - covering GCSE, A Level, Scottish Highers, Leaving Cert, Junior Cert, and NSC. Aligned with UK Exams & Boards • GCSE (Key Stage 4) • A Level (Sixth Form/College) • Scottish Highers (SQA) All content follows major UK exam boards: • AQA • Edexcel (Pearson) • OCR • SQA Aligned with Irish Exams & Curriculum • Junior Cert (Lower Secondary) • Leaving Cert (Higher & Ordinary Levels) All content is updated and tailored to the State Examinations Commission (SEC) standards for Ireland. Aligned with South Africa’s NSC Curriculum • National Senior Certificate (NSC) – Grade 10–12 • Updated to match the DBE-prescribed syllabus Who is SimpleStudy for? • UK students in Years 10–18 (Key Stage 4 & Sixth Form) • Scottish Highers learners • Irish Junior Cert students (1st–3rd Year) • Irish Leaving Cert students (5th & 6th Year) • South African NSC students (Grades 10–12) • Private candidates or homeschoolers • Parents, tutors, and teachers looking for revision support tools Why Students Choose SimpleStudy: • Focused revision: A distraction-free GCSE, A Level, Scottish Highers, Leaving Cert, Junior Cert & NSC study app • Board/curriculum-specific content: Notes, quizzes, and mock exams that match your syllabus • Save time: Replace multiple apps and websites with a single exam prep tool • Flexible learning: Study with notes, test knowledge with quizzes, revise with flashcards, and prepare with past papers • Track your goals: Stay motivated with a built-in study planner, progress tracker, and CAO Points Calculator Ready to Start Smarter Revision? Download SimpleStudy today and join thousands of UK, Irish & South African students who use our revision app to boost their grades. Whether you’re aiming for 9s at GCSE, top marks at A Level, strong Junior Cert results, top CAO points in your Leaving Cert, or top Matric results in your NSC exams, our study planner and exam prep tools help you succeed - one topic at a time. App Privacy & Data Protection: We respect your privacy and keep your data secure. For details, review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service within the app.

Screenshots

Study Tips4 screens
SimpleStudy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Study Tips at none against SimpleStudy's 24. Study Tips also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SimpleStudy sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Study Tips asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Study Tips ships an update daily, SimpleStudy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Study Tips versus SimpleStudy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy TipsSimpleStudy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—64 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPusat Tuisyen Andrew ChooSimpleStudy

Bugs and requests

Study Tips

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SimpleStudy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect answers sometimes shown as correct
  • Glitches and crashes reported by some users
  • Issues with loading content and navigating the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more exam boards and subjects
  • Provide more free access to revision notes and practice questions
  • Introduce a dark mode option
  • Allow users to create their own quizzes and notes

In-app purchases

None

Study Tips

No in-app purchases

19 purchases

SimpleStudy

Subscriptions19
  • SimpleStudy2 variants$3.991 Month
  • SimpleStudy2 variants$6.991 Month
  • SimpleStudy3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • SimpleStudy$7.991 Month
  • SimpleStudy$11.991 Month
  • SimpleStudy2 variants$12.991 Month
  • Advanced Plan3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • SimpleStudy$22.991 Month
  • Ultimate Plan3 Days trial$22.991 Month
  • SimpleStudy3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • SimpleStudy2 variants$44.991 Year
  • SimpleStudy3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Basic Plan Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • SimpleStudy3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • SimpleStudy2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Advanced Plan Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • SimpleStudy$129.001 Year
  • Ultimate Plan Yearly3 Days trial$129.991 Year
  • SimpleStudy$249.991 Year

Questions

Is Study Tips free?
Study Tips is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpleStudy free?
SimpleStudy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Study Tips or SimpleStudy have ads?
Neither Study Tips nor SimpleStudy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Study Tips or SimpleStudy?
Study Tips ships an update daily, and SimpleStudy fortnightly. Most recently, Study Tips was updated on September 9, 2026 and SimpleStudy on September 24, 2026.

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