Coursology vs Study with Athena
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AI homework solver
- Photo-based problem solving
- Step-by-step explanations
- AI notetaker for lectures
- Personalized AI chat support
- Multi-subject support
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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
Study with Athena
This AI-powered learning coach offers personalized, step-by-step explanations for a wide range of subjects. It acts as a patient tutor, available anytime to help you understand complex concepts and prepare for tests. Engage in back-and-forth conversations to ensure you truly grasp the material.
- AI learning coach
- Step-by-step explanations
- Covers math, science, history, writing, coding, and more
- Interactive chat conversations
- Formatted equations and code
- Chat history
- Web sync
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Meet Athena, your AI learning coach. Stuck on a problem at 11 pm? Trying to wrap your head around a concept your textbook glossed over? Prepping for a test and not sure where to start? Athena is a patient, friendly AI tutor in your pocket — there whenever you need help. Built by educators and engineers who care how students actually learn, Athena is designed to teach, not just hand over answers. Ask a question and get a clear, step-by-step explanation. Push back when something doesn't make sense. Keep going until it clicks. What you can do with Athena: • Chat about any subject — math, science, history, writing, languages, coding, and more • Get patient, step-by-step explanations that meet you where you are • Ask follow-up questions and have real back-and-forth conversations • See nicely formatted equations, code, and lists in every response • Pick up old conversations from your chat history • Sign in once and stay in sync with Athena on the web Whether you're studying for finals, catching up after a missed class, or just curious about something new, Athena is your always-on study partner. Sign in and ask your first question — your next breakthrough is a conversation away. Subscription required after a 7-day free trial. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Coursology at 4.8 against Study with Athena's 4.1. Coursology also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 7). Study with Athena's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Coursology sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Study with Athena sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Coursology holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coursology has 4.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Coursology ships an update every 2 weeks, Study with Athena weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Coursology | Study with Athena |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4.6K ratings) — better | 4.1 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 15.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.6K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #185 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Coursology LLC | Instructure Inc. |
Customer experience
Coursology
Study with Athena
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
Study with Athena
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Coursology
- 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)$24.991 Month
- Coursology Pro (Yearly)$59.991 Year
- Coursology Pro (Yearly)$149.991 Year
- Coursology Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$149.991 Year
Study with Athena
- Study Support Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Study Support7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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