Comparison

Autocue Prompter vs Study Gate

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

Head to head

Autocue Prompter

Prompt from Autocue Pioneer

About

Autocue Prompter

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Turn your iPad into a prompter with the free Autocue app. When the app is open and connected to Explorer or Pioneer Software it will display the prompt output just like any other prompter. Note: this is not a standalone app and needs a connection to Autocue Pioneer or Autocue Explorer software. Download a free trial of the software at autocue.com to test it out.

About

Study Gate

Features

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Stop scrolling. Start studying. StudyGate helps you block distracting apps and actually focus - whether you're revising for exams, grinding through coursework, or just trying to get things done. Two modes built for real life: Intervention Mode - gentle nudges to keep you on track Blocking Mode - full lockdown when you need zero distractions Features: Block any app using Apple's Screen Time API Live Activities so your focus timer lives on your lock screen Compete with friends on focus time and stay accountable Home screen widget to start a session instantly Streaks and session history to track your progress StudyGate Pro for unlimited sessions and premium features Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Autocue Prompter1 screens

Study Gate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Autocue Prompter at none against Study Gate's 3. Autocue Prompter also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). Study Gate's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 18 months). On price 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. Study Gate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Autocue Prompter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autocue Prompter ships an update every 18 months, Study Gate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level

Autocue Prompter versus Study Gate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Autocue Prompter	Study Gate
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 18 months	Every 3 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	26.0
Further details — not scored
Size	135 MB	4 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	VIDENDUM PLC	Ayush Ganatra

In-app purchases

None

Autocue Prompter

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Study Gate

Subscriptions3

Study Gate Monthly Pro$5.991 Month
Study Gate Yearly Pro$59.991 Year
Study Gate Yearly Pro Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Autocue Prompter free?

Autocue Prompter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Study Gate free?

Study Gate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Autocue Prompter or Study Gate have ads?

Neither Autocue Prompter nor Study Gate shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Autocue Prompter or Study Gate?

Autocue Prompter ships an update every 18 months, and Study Gate every 3 days. Most recently, Autocue Prompter was updated on October 6, 2026 and Study Gate on September 28, 2026.