Comparison

Gizmo vs Studley

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

Head to head
About

Gizmo

Transform any content into interactive flashcards and quizzes using AI. This app supports various import formats, including PDFs and YouTube videos, and utilizes spaced repetition and active recall for effective learning. Gamified quizzes and pre-made decks enhance the study experience.

Highlights
  • AI Import from various sources
  • Scan handwritten notes
  • Gamified quizzes
  • Spaced repetition & active recall
  • Large library of pre-made decks
  • Organized study with files and decks
Read full description

Gizmo is the easiest way to learn - AI Import: Import anything and turn it into flashcards fast! You can convert Quizlet, Anki, YouTube, PDF, Notes, PowerPoint, and more! - Scan notes: Scan handwritten notes to turn them into flashcards and quizzes - Quizzing: Fun quizzes make learning feel like a game - Spaced repetition and active recall: Gizmo uses the most advanced techniques to help you remember what you learn - Pre-made decks: Quickly find 1,000,000+ free public flashcards made by other students - Organised: Organise your studying with files and decks - Gamified: Make study into a game! - Free flashcards - AI learning assistant / AI tutor - Active recall quizzes - Spaced repetition - Leaderboards and study games - Simple and minimalistic aesthetic - Scan pictures and photos to make flashcards - Shared decks - Multiple choice questions - Written questions As seen on TikTok and Instagram Terms of use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Studley

This AI-powered study tool transforms your notes, lectures, and videos into interactive study sets. It generates flashcards, quizzes, and provides step-by-step explanations for homework problems, helping you master material efficiently.

Highlights
  • AI note taker and tutor
  • Convert any content into study sets
  • Generate flashcards, quizzes, and tests
  • AI-powered homework problem solver
  • Progress tracking with active recall
  • Spaced repetition for long-term retention
Read full description

Study smarter with AI. Turn lectures, PDFs, notes, recordings, and videos into personalized study tools in seconds with Studley AI. Generate: • AI flashcards • Study quizzes • AI notes & summaries • AI tutoring chats • Practice questions • Podcasts from your material Whether you're studying for exams, reviewing lecture notes, or trying to learn faster, Studley helps you stay organized and retain more information. Upload anything: • PDFs • Lecture slides • Class notes • YouTube videos • Recordings • Documents Studley automatically creates personalized study material from your content so you can spend less time organizing and more time learning. Use flashcards, quizzes, AI tutoring, summaries, and active recall tools to study however works best for you. Whether you're in high school, college, university, or self-learning, Studley helps you prepare for: • Exams • Midterms • Finals • Homework • Revision sessions Privacy Policy: https://www.studley.ai/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.studley.ai/terms-of-service Support: hello@studley.ai

Screenshots

Gizmo4 screens
Studley4 screens

Verdict

The call

Gizmo and Studley both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Gizmo's written reviews are positive against 50% of Studley's. Gizmo also leads on chart position (#14 vs unranked) and ratings volume (15K vs 4.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Gizmo sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Studley sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Gizmo against 4.7 for Studley. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 4.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Gizmo's written reviews are positive against 50% of Studley's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gizmo ships an update every 4 days, Studley weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Gizmo versus Studley: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGizmoStudley
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings) — better4.7 (4.5K ratings)
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews — better50.5% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better4.5K
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGIZMO AI LTDStudley AI Inc.

Customer experience

Gizmo

All ratings14,982 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews1,990 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral14.4%
Negative20.9%

Studley

All ratings4,503 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative40.8%

User reviews

Gizmo

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for studying and learning
  • 👍 Engaging and motivating features
  • 🎓 Useful for students and academics
  • 🤖 Effective AI-powered tools

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
  • ⏱️ Restrictive time limits and lives system
  • 💰 Pushing for paid subscription
  • 🌐 Limited language support

Studley

From 4.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent study tool
  • 👍 Boosts academic performance
  • 👍 Comprehensive features
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Update issues
  • 🚫 File size limitations

Bugs and requests

Gizmo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Flashcards not saving properly
  • Importing notes/PDFs not working reliably
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Inconsistent behavior across platforms

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow more customization of flashcards
  • Improve stability and reduce glitches
  • Provide more language options
  • Offer a way to delete decks permanently

Studley

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Update issues preventing app access
  • Incompatibility with some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve math notation support
  • Increase file size limit

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Gizmo

Subscriptions10
  • Gizmo Unlimited$6.997 Days
  • Gizmo Unlimited$12.991 Month
  • Gizmo Unlimited$14.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Gizmo Unlimited$24.991 Month
  • Gizmo Unlimited$29.997 Days
  • Gizmo Unlimited7 Days trial$51.001 Year
  • Gizmo Unlimited$77.991 Year
  • Gizmo Unlimited7 Days trial$102.991 Year
  • Gizmo Unlimited$154.991 Year
  • Gizmo Unlimited$309.991 Year
One-time3
  • 30,000 Coins$19.99
  • 60,000 Coins$29.99
  • 100,000 Coins$39.99
12 purchases

Studley

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly Plan$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan$8.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • Monthly Plan$13.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan3 variants$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan V2$24.991 Month
  • Quarterly Plan$43.993 Months
  • Limited time offer$74.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan3 variants$97.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan V2$119.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$129.991 Year

Questions

Is Gizmo free?
Gizmo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Studley free?
Studley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gizmo or Studley?
Gizmo is rated higher. Gizmo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Studley averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.
Do Gizmo or Studley have ads?
Neither Gizmo nor Studley shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gizmo or Studley?
Gizmo ships an update every 4 days, and Studley weekly. Most recently, Gizmo was updated on October 28, 2026 and Studley on October 28, 2026.

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