# Gizmo vs Studley

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 (#13 vs #176) and ratings volume (15K vs 4.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Gizmo ships an update every 4 days, Studley weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gizmo | Studley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gizmo-ai-tutor/id1610516671/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studley-ai-study-tutor/id6744783834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 4.5K |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 50.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #176 |
| Size | 189 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GIZMO AI LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599281873) | [Studley AI Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809274047) |

## What reviewers say

### Gizmo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gizmo-ai-tutor/id1610516671)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Education, #19 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gizmo Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Gizmo Unlimited | $12.99 | per month |
| Gizmo Unlimited | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Gizmo Unlimited | $24.99 | per month |
| Gizmo Unlimited | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Gizmo Unlimited | $51.00 | per year |
| Gizmo Unlimited | $77.99 | per year |
| Gizmo Unlimited | $102.99 | per year |
| Gizmo Unlimited | $154.99 | per year |
| Gizmo Unlimited | $309.99 | per year |
| 30,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Studley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studley-ai-study-tutor/id6744783834)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $13.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan V2 | $24.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Plan | $43.99 | per 3 months |
| Limited time offer | $74.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $97.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan V2 | $119.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Update issues
- 🚫 File size limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Update issues preventing app access
- Incompatibility with some devices

**Requested features**

- Improve math notation support
- Increase file size limit


## Frequently asked 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 29, 2026 and Studley on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Gizmo or Studley?

Gizmo currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Studley at #176. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*