# Knowt vs Genius Olympiad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Genius Olympiad at none against Knowt's 32. Genius Olympiad also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Knowt's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knowt sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Genius Olympiad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Genius Olympiad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knowt has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Knowt ships an update weekly, Genius Olympiad every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knowt | Genius Olympiad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowt-ai-flashcards-and-notes/id6463744184/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genius-olympiad/id6766984113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 150 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Knowt Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462368056) | [Terra Science and Education Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896343501) |

## What reviewers say

### Knowt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowt-ai-flashcards-and-notes/id6463744184)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Free · Education, #106 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This study app uses AI to transform notes and lecture videos into flashcards and practice tests. It offers various study modes, including spaced repetition, and provides free AP exam study guides. Millions of student-created resources are available.

**Highlights:** AI flashcard maker, Summarize lecture videos, Create practice tests from notes/PDFs/videos, Free Learn Mode with multiple study modes, Spaced Repetition algorithm, Free AP Study Guides, Sync across mobile and web

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Student Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Student Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Teacher Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Teacher Ultra Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Teacher Ultra Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Teacher Ultra Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Student Plus Annual | $23.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Teacher Plus Annual | $35.99 | per year |
| Teacher Ultra Annual | $47.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Teacher Ultra Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| Teacher Ultra Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Teacher Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| Student ultra annual | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 🚀 Quizlet alternative
- 👍 Helpful for studying
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 🐛 Bugs with flashcard functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Flashcards disappearing or duplicating
- Incorrect answers marked as correct
- Freezing on update screen
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Split screen support for iPad
- Ability to manually sort flashcards
- More formatting options for flashcards
- Improved AI-generated notes
- Offline study mode


### Genius Olympiad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genius-olympiad/id6766984113)

This app serves as an official companion for a global environmental competition, providing finalists, judges, and guests with event information, personalized itineraries, and real-time announcements. Access event rules, schedules, judging details, and download certificates post-event.

**Highlights:** Centralized event information hub, Personalized arrival and travel itineraries, Interactive daily event schedules, Judging session details for finalists, Instant download of participation certificates, Campus dining and location resources, Real-time event announcements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knowt free?

Knowt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Genius Olympiad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Knowt or Genius Olympiad?

Genius Olympiad is rated higher. Knowt averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Genius Olympiad averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Knowt or Genius Olympiad have ads?

Neither Knowt nor Genius Olympiad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knowt or Genius Olympiad?

Knowt ships an update weekly, and Genius Olympiad every 5 days. Most recently, Knowt was updated on October 26, 2026 and Genius Olympiad on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*