Comparison

getAbstract Book Summaries vs MyQStudio

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

Head to head
About

getAbstract Book Summaries

Access concise summaries of over 25,000 business and nonfiction books, articles, and video talks. Learn key insights in about 10 minutes through text or audio, available in multiple languages and offline.

Highlights
  • 25,000+ book, article, and video summaries
  • 10-minute learning insights
  • Audio and text formats
  • 7 language options
  • Offline access
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Send to Kindle
Features
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Get the key insights from 25,000+ of the best nonfiction and business books, articles and video talks packed into powerful 10-minute summaries. Millions of readers worldwide use getAbstract to get all the benefits of reading in just a few minutes a day! LEARN MORE IN LESS TIME • Get 25,000+ of the world’s best nonfiction and business books, articles and video talks summarized into powerful 10-minute reads • Follow expert-curated channels in topics such as business, productivity, leadership, personal development, science & technology, and more • Get personalized reading recommendations LEARN WITH AUDIO AND TEXT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE • READ summaries or LISTEN to audio summaries on the go • Select your language from English, German, Spanish, Chinese, French, Portuguese and Russian • Get access online & offline on any device • Send your summaries to your Kindle LEARN FROM A TEAM YOU CAN TRUST: Our expert editorial team has 20 years of experience. They carefully read, select and summarize every title to make sure that it’s relevant for your personal and professional development. LEARN FROM A TEAM WITH HIGH VALUES: Fairness is one of our core values. We request rights for every title from publishers and authors. LEARN FROM A TEAM WITH GREAT PARTNERS: Our 800+ partners include The Economist, Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, WILEY and many more. LEARN FROM A TEAM TRUSTED BY FORTUNE 100: Over one third of Fortune 100 companies trust getAbstract to provide their employees and executives with the knowledge they need to succeed. ----------------------------- WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS AND PARTNERS SAY “Your summaries are impressively precise, short yet simultaneously deep, little works of art.” –Jakob Strobel y Serra, feuilleton editor for Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung “My most limited resource is time. My most valuable asset is knowledge. Thanks to getAbstract, I can absorb more knowledge in less time. That’s a great return on investment!” –Bob Eccles, Senior Fellow of PwC and Harvard Professor "If you're not learning, you're dying. I'm in the business of helping people learn, and I know how hard it is to make wisdom accessible and useable. getAbstract has a gift for condensing the insight of business books into tangible tools that help people learn so that everyone benefits: their organisation, their team and themselves." –Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit ----------------------------- CHOOSE A PLAN AND START READING: getAbstract Starter Unlimited ONLINE access to 25,000+ summaries Text and AUDIO summaries in 7 languages Share summaries with friends for free getAbstract Pro Unlimited ONLINE & OFFLINE access to 25,000+ summaries Text and AUDIO summaries in 7 languages Download PDF, audio, .ePub Send to Kindle Create personal channels with your favorite summaries Share summaries with friends for free Sync across all devices All plans can be subscribed monthly or annually. TRY GETABSTRACT FOR FREE: Sign up for a 3-DAY FREE TRIAL. Spend a few days reading our summaries, learning new things and expanding your horizons – we guarantee you’ll love it! Please note: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm the purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the same cost unless auto-renew is turned off. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. The subscription does not offer a free trial period. ----------------------------- QUESTIONS? You can find all the details in our terms of use and privacy policy here: Privacy Policy: https://www.getabstract.com/www/jsp/PrivacyPolicy.jsp Terms of use: https://www.getabstract.com/www/docs/tc/getabstract-tc-b2c-en.pdf Do you still have questions or suggestions? One of our customer support experts will help you with anything you need. Contact us at info@getabstract.com

About

MyQStudio

Enhance your mental performance with science-backed cognitive techniques. Build confidence, resilience, and concentration through daily micro-learning courses and guided exercises. Track your progress and achieve peak performance in under 10 minutes a day.

Highlights
  • Science-backed cognitive techniques
  • Micro learning courses
  • Confidence and resilience building
  • Progress tracking and growth charts
  • Guided journaling
  • Daily activities under 10 minutes
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This app is for the exclusive use of participants currently enrolled in Q Studio's Mind Skills Training Programs, made available through your organization. Q Studio's Mind Skills Training Programs focus on Leadership Capacity, Manager Resilience, Team Adaptability, Sales Effectiveness, Workplace Readiness, AI Transformations, Internal Change Management, and other outcome-focused domains for today's workforce and teams. Q Studio's Mind Skills Training Programs are grounded in the principles of experiential learning — learning that happens as life unfolds around us, rather than in a classroom or seminar alone. You'll build skills using easy-to-understand paradigms based on shared human experiences, taking abstract concepts and turning them into lived experiences you can recall and apply right away. Participants work through customized learning plans delivered through the MyQStudio app, supported by guidance from Q Studio's experts and facilitators, and the encouragement of peers from their own organization and team. Many participants find Q Studio's Mind Skills Training Programs helps learn skills, build habits, navigate everyday challenges more calmly, and approach their work and relationships with greater clarity. Leaders report higher levels of team performance and emphasize the important role of Q Studio's programs. Building Mind Skills with the MyQStudio app is a unique experience. Access it anywhere, anytime — especially when you need it most. Clear your mind between meetings. Stay calm during a challenging conversation. Or learn something interesting about how your brain works while standing in line for coffee. A customized plan that builds your capacity to do more, layered on top of your group workshops An extensive toolkit for high-pressure moments A quick check-in feature to take stock of what's on your mind Growth charts and trackers to see your progress Guided journaling for reflection Exclusive invitations to expert-led sessions for advanced strategies A strong commitment to privacy — we don't sell or monetize your personal data Start building awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and actions with a whole new skillset. Are you ready to experience the power of your mind?

Screenshots

getAbstract Book Summaries4 screens
MyQStudio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyQStudio at 5.0 against getAbstract Book Summaries's 4.5. MyQStudio also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). getAbstract Book Summaries's advantage is ratings volume (288 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. getAbstract Book Summaries sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and MyQStudio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyQStudio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: getAbstract Book Summaries has 288 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

getAbstract Book Summaries ships an update every 2 months, MyQStudio every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
getAbstract Book Summaries versus MyQStudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergetAbstract Book SummariesMyQStudio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (288 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings288 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopergetAbstractSashya Living Corporation

Customer experience

getAbstract Book Summaries

All ratings288 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative21.8%

MyQStudio

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

getAbstract Book Summaries

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • SSO authentication not working on iOS
  • Inability to resume reading/listening
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Slow or unresponsive app on certain platforms

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Apple TV
  • Implement highlighting and note-taking
  • Improve offline access and caching
  • Enhance search and discovery features
  • Provide more personalized recommendations

MyQStudio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

getAbstract Book Summaries

Subscriptions8
  • Starter$5.991 Month
  • Starter+$9.991 Month
  • Starter$9.991 Month
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  • Pro2 variants$29.991 Month
  • Starter$59.991 Year
  • Starter+$99.991 Year
  • Starter$99.991 Year
  • Pro$299.991 Year
2 purchases

MyQStudio

Subscriptions2
  • QStudio Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • QStudio Annual Subscription$119.991 Year

Questions

Is getAbstract Book Summaries free?
getAbstract Book Summaries is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyQStudio free?
MyQStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, getAbstract Book Summaries or MyQStudio?
MyQStudio is rated higher. getAbstract Book Summaries averages 4.5 out of 5 from 288 ratings, while MyQStudio averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do getAbstract Book Summaries or MyQStudio have ads?
Neither getAbstract Book Summaries nor MyQStudio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, getAbstract Book Summaries or MyQStudio?
getAbstract Book Summaries ships an update every 2 months, and MyQStudio every 4 weeks. Most recently, getAbstract Book Summaries was updated on November 7, 2026 and MyQStudio on November 4, 2026.

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