# MyStudyPlan vs My Study Life

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyStudyPlan at none against My Study Life's 10. MyStudyPlan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). My Study Life's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 49%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Study Life sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. MyStudyPlan asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyStudyPlan ships an update every 4 months, My Study Life every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyStudyPlan | My Study Life |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-study-life-school-planner/id910639339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scottish Qualifications Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/642901357) | [My Study Life, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/910639342) |

## What reviewers say

### MyStudyPlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystudyplan/id419308081)

This app helps students organize their study time for exams by creating personalized study plans. It allows users to input exam details, set study preferences, and then generates a customizable schedule. Users can track progress, set reminders, and share their plans.

**Highlights:** Personalized study plan generation, Customizable exam schedules, Study progress tracking, Exam and subject management, Printable calendar and list sharing, Study reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for organizing revision
- 👍 Helps manage time effectively
- 👍 Tailored timetables based on priority
- 👍 Free and easy to use
- 👍 Useful timer function

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Lost progress after updates
- 🐛 Confusing new UI
- 🐛 Unpredictable study session lengths
- 🐛 Inability to add/edit study sessions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when changing study time
- App crashes and deletes progress
- Study plan shows no plan even after setting availability
- Progress deleted after UI update
- Cannot add study time to subjects not on the plan

**Requested features**

- Revert to the old version
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Improve UI/UX
- Allow manual editing of study sessions
- Export timetable as PDF/image


### My Study Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-study-life-school-planner/id910639339)

This app helps students organize their academic life by tracking homework, managing schedules, and planning for exams. It offers tools for effective study and can sync across devices. An optional parent portal provides shared visibility for support.

**Highlights:** Smart class scheduler, Homework planner with reminders, Exam tracker and revision planning, Pomodoro timer, Weekly and daily calendar views, Advanced task management, Xtra planner for extracurriculars

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MSL Premium- Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| MyStudyLife+ (1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| MSL+ Family Monthly 1 Student | $9.99 | per month |
| MSL+ Monthly Family 2 Students | $14.99 | per month |
| Family+ 3-5 Students Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| MyStudyLife+ Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| MyStudyLife+ (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Family+ 1 Student Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Family+ 2 Students Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Family + 3-5 Students Annual | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for organizing school life
- 📅 Useful for tracking classes, assignments, and exams
- 🔔 Provides reminders before classes and due dates
- 🗓️ Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔄 Difficulty syncing data across devices
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 🕰️ Lack of customization for class schedules
- 🔍 Poor interface for iPhone X and newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Classes and assignments not displaying properly
- Time and date entries not saving correctly
- Unexpected app crashes and data loss
- Login and account sync issues

**Requested features**

- Add option to set custom reminders
- Implement recurring tasks and events
- Include a grade tracking feature
- Provide an iPad-optimized version
- Add a widget for quick access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyStudyPlan free?

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

### Is My Study Life free?

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

### Do MyStudyPlan or My Study Life have ads?

My Study Life shows ads; MyStudyPlan does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyStudyPlan or My Study Life?

MyStudyPlan ships an update every 4 months, and My Study Life every 9 days. Most recently, MyStudyPlan was updated on September 29, 2026 and My Study Life on October 2, 2026.

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