Numbas vs UniTracks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Numbas
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The Numbas app allows you to open Numbas tests which require a restricted environment. When you click on a link to open a Numbas assessment in a learning management system such as Blackboard, Canvas or Moodle, this app will launch and provide a controlled environment in which to complete the test.
UniTracks
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See what you need for a 2:1. Track your grades and deadlines, calculate the marks needed for your degree goal, and turn lecture transcripts into notes, flashcards and quizzes. UniTracks connects your progress with your revision, so you know where you stand and what to work on next. TURN TRANSCRIPTS INTO REVISION Paste or import an authorised lecture transcript to create structured study notes, flashcards and practice quizzes. Revisit your material by module, practise recall and see feedback on your answers. WRITE AND ANNOTATE ON IPAD Use Apple Pencil on a supported iPad to write module notes and annotate imported PDFs with UniTracks Pro. Export presentation slides as a PDF before importing. BUILD YOUR OWN STUDY MATERIAL Create your own flashcard decks with Pro, alongside material generated from your transcripts. Keep notes, cards, quizzes and saved transcripts organised by module and lecture in Study Bank. ASK ABOUT YOUR LECTURES With Pro, ask questions about your saved lecture material and get AI explanations using that material as context. KEEP YOUR DEGREE IN VIEW Track modules, assessments, marks and weighted averages. Set a target classification and see the marks you need across your remaining work. Use the Outcome Simulator to explore possible results, Exam Cram to guide revision and Lock In to track focused study sessions. Keep coursework and exam deadlines together with your manual timetable. Some advanced planning features require Pro. FREE AND PRO Free includes 10 lifetime transcript imports and three one-time AI creations shared across Notes, Flashcards and Quiz. These allowances do not reset monthly. UniTracks Pro unlocks manual flashcard creation, Ask, Apple Pencil writing and PDF annotation on supported iPads, and further AI generation within one shared monthly Study AI allowance. Pro does not include unlimited AI. Your saved study material remains available after Pro expires; restricted authoring and Ask still require Pro. AI generation needs an internet connection. Submitted text is processed through Cloudflare and OpenAI. AI can make mistakes: check explanations and calculations against your lecture material and official university rules. Only import content you are authorised to use. Subscriptions are optional in-app purchases. Current prices and subscription terms are shown before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://unitracks.co.uk/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Numbas at none against UniTracks's 1. UniTracks's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. UniTracks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Numbas asks for nothing beyond the download.
Numbas ships an update every 3 months, UniTracks weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Numbas | UniTracks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 15.5 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Newcastle University | Benjamin Cossey |
In-app purchases
Numbas
No in-app purchases
UniTracks
- UniTracks Pro (Annual)$14.991 Year
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