Comparison

Coursology vs Notely

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

Head to head
About

Coursology

Instantly solve homework problems by taking a photo. Get detailed, step-by-step explanations for subjects like math, science, and history. Also features an AI notetaker and personalized chat support to help you understand complex topics better.

Highlights
  • AI homework solver
  • Photo-based problem solving
  • Step-by-step explanations
  • AI notetaker for lectures
  • Personalized AI chat support
  • Multi-subject support
Features
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One upload. Every study tool. Drop in a PDF, slides, a YouTube link or a lecture, or just ask about anything. Coursology turns it into quizzes, flashcards, notes, mind maps and podcasts. EVERY STUDY TOOL FROM ONE UPLOAD • Quizzes and flashcards built from your material • Notes you can edit and export as PDF or Markdown • Mind maps that show how the ideas connect • Chat that answers with citations back to your sources SNAP ANY PROBLEM. GET EVERY STEP. Take a photo of a problem in math, physics, chemistry and more. You get the answer with a step-by-step explanation underneath, and you can ask a follow-up on any step. RECORD THE LECTURE. STUDY IT ANY WAY. Lecture Listen records and transcribes your class, then adds it as a source. Turn it into notes, a quiz or flashcards whenever you need them. TURN ANYTHING INTO A PODCAST Pick a show and Coursology writes and voices an episode about your material, or about anything you type. Follow along word by word, and raise your hand to ask the hosts a question out loud. BRING IT FROM ANYWHERE Import from Google Drive, OneDrive or Dropbox, paste a link, or snap a photo. COURSOLOGY PRO • Full access to every feature in the app • Coursology on the web and the Chrome extension with the same account Terms: https://coursology.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://coursology.com/privacy

About

Notely

Record audio, generate summaries, and get full transcripts of your voice memos. This AI-powered tool transforms spoken words into organized notes and allows you to chat with your content for easy retrieval and organization.

Highlights
  • AI-powered audio recording
  • Automatic summary generation
  • Full transcription of recordings
  • Chat with your notes
  • Organized notepad
  • Voice memo and dictation
Features
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Notely – AI-Powered Note Taker and Transcriber Notely is the ultimate AI-powered note-taking and voice recorder app designed to streamline your workflow. Whether you're in a meeting, lecture, or brainstorming session, Notely helps you capture every moment effortlessly. With advanced AI capabilities, Notely can record audio, generate concise summaries, provide full transcripts, and even allow you to chat with your notes. Key Features: Audio Recording & Summaries: With Notely, you can easily record audio and have it automatically converted into a clear, concise summary for quick review. Perfect for when you need a simple breakdown of your key points. Full Transcription: Access full transcriptions of your recordings, whether it's a meeting, class, or voice memo. Never miss a detail with the ability to transcribe every word accurately. Voice Memos & Dictation: Notely serves as your personal voice memo tool. Use it for dictation or recording meetings, and turn those recordings into structured notes instantly. AI-Powered Chat: With Notely’s AI, you can interact with your notes and recordings. Search for specific topics in the transcription, ask questions, and organize your ideas with ease. Notepad & Organization: Notely acts as a smart notepad, keeping all your recordings, notes, and transcriptions organized in one place, easily accessible anytime, anywhere. Voice & Wave Processing: Notely provides clear audio processing and accurate voice recognition, giving you high-quality voice memos and wave recordings that you can use for future reference. Why Choose Notely? Fast and Accurate: With instant transcription, voice recorder functionality, and summary generation, Notely delivers accurate notes in real-time. Versatile: Notely is perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who needs reliable recording, note-taking, and transcription capabilities. Effortless: Just press "Start Recording", and let Notely do the rest—create a summary, provide a transcript, and store everything in your notepad for quick access. Download Notely today and experience the smartest way to record audio, take notes, and transcribe your conversations! A purchase is required to access premium content. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active period, but you can manage or turn off auto-renewal through your iTunes Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://catalyticventure.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://heavy-king-6a5.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-e8859fff210d45ac96bda0282c749927?pvs=4

Screenshots

Coursology4 screens
Notely3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Coursology at free with in-app purchases against Notely's subscription. Coursology also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 321). Notely's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (40% vs 16%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Coursology sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Notely sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Coursology holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coursology has 4.6K ratings behind it against 321, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Coursology's written reviews are positive against 40% of Notely's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coursology ships an update every 2 weeks, Notely every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Coursology versus Notely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoursologyNotely
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.6K ratings) — better4.5 (321 ratings)
Positive reviews15.5% of reviews40.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.6K — better321
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoursology LLCCatalytic Venture, Inc.

Customer experience

Coursology

All ratings4,558 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive15.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative82.5%

Notely

All ratings321 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative57.1%

User reviews

Coursology

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Partially correct sometimes
  • 👍 Good for last minute needs
  • 👍 Perfect
  • 👍 Ease of use
  • 👍 Helpful for specific classes

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Inaccurate answers
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 🚫 Paywall for core features
  • 🚫 Forced to write reviews

Notely

From 321 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Productivity booster
  • 📝 Helpful note-taking features
  • 🔍 Useful meeting summaries
  • 🌟 Game-changing for remote work

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable recording/transcription
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Lack of free trial
  • 📤 Difficult to export notes

Bugs and requests

Coursology

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Picture scanner not working
  • App not functioning after update
  • Black screen issue
  • Frequent crashes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improve accuracy of answers
  • Provide more free features
  • Improve customer support
  • Enhance scanning and input capabilities

Notely

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent server errors
  • Recording/transcription failures
  • Inability to access full functionality

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved reliability and stability
  • More affordable pricing options
  • Seamless note/transcript export

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Coursology

Subscriptions10
  • Coursology Pro (Weekly)$6.997 Days
  • Coursology Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Coursology Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Coursology Pro (Monthly)$21.991 Month
  • Coursology Pro (Monthly)1 Month trial$21.991 Month
  • Coursology Pro (Monthly)$24.991 Month
  • Coursology Pro (Yearly)$59.991 Year
  • Coursology Pro (Yearly)$64.991 Year
  • Coursology Pro (Yearly)$149.991 Year
  • Coursology Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$149.991 Year
10 purchases

Notely

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Monthly2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Yearly$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • 600 mins$5.99
  • 3000 mins$26.99
  • 6000 mins$49.99

Questions

Is Coursology free?
Coursology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notely free?
Notely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Coursology or Notely?
Coursology is rated higher. Coursology averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Notely averages 4.5 from 321 ratings.
Do Coursology or Notely have ads?
Coursology shows ads; Notely does not.
Which is updated more often, Coursology or Notely?
Coursology ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notely every 5 days. Most recently, Coursology was updated on October 30, 2026 and Notely on October 22, 2026.

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