Comparison

Coursology vs Study with Athena

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Coursology4 screens
Study with Athena3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Coursology versus Study with Athena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoursologyStudy with Athena
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.6K ratings) — better4.1 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews15.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.6K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#185 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCoursology LLCInstructure Inc.

Customer experience

Coursology

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

Study with Athena

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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

7 purchases

Coursology

Subscriptions7
  • 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
2 purchases

Study with Athena

Subscriptions2
  • Study Support Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Study Support7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Coursology free?
Coursology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study with Athena free?
Study with Athena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Coursology or Study with Athena?
Coursology is rated higher. Coursology averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Study with Athena averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.
Do Coursology or Study with Athena have ads?
Coursology shows ads; Study with Athena does not.
Which is updated more often, Coursology or Study with Athena?
Coursology ships an update every 2 weeks, and Study with Athena weekly. Most recently, Coursology was updated on November 7, 2026 and Study with Athena on November 9, 2026.

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