# StudyFetch vs Cinch

The clearest difference is monetization model: StudyFetch at free with in-app purchases against Cinch's subscription. StudyFetch also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 1) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). Cinch's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StudyFetch sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Cinch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cinch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StudyFetch has 15K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StudyFetch ships an update every 10 days, Cinch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StudyFetch | Cinch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyfetch-ai-tutor/id6663574866/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinch-study-planner/id6760342948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 248 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Study Fetch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764746060) | [Cinch Planner LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883986510) |

## What reviewers say

### StudyFetch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyfetch-ai-tutor/id6663574866)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Education, #191 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Transform your course materials into interactive study tools with AI. Upload lectures, PDFs, or videos to generate flashcards, quizzes, and notes. Engage with a personal AI tutor for real-time learning support and track your progress.

**Highlights:** AI-generated flashcards and quizzes, Personal AI voice tutor, Real-time lecture transcription and notes, Progress tracking and achievements, Support for 20+ languages, Converts lectures, PDFs, slides, videos to study formats

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StudyFetch Explainers Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| StudyFetch Explainer Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| StudyFetch Explainers Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| StudyFetch Explainer Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| StudyFetch Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| StudyFetch Premium Quarterly | $29.00 | per 3 months |
| StudyFetch Explainer Basic | $83.99 | per year |
| StudyFetch Premium YearlyTrial | $96.00 | per year |
| StudyFetch Premium Yearly | $96.00 | per year |
| StudyFetch Explainer Premium | $167.99 | per year |
| Call Spark.E 1 Hour | $7.49 | one-time |
| Call Spark.E 5 Hours | $25.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 User friendly
- 🚀 Simplifies learning
- 👍 Helpful with studies
- 🚀 Effective AI study partner

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Laggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Navigation issues
- 🐛 Bugs and errors
- 💰 Overpriced subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to upload or load materials
- Chatbot and tutor features not working
- Inconsistent performance across platforms
- Account and payment issues

**Requested features**

- Sync accounts across devices
- Improve PDF and document handling
- Enhance live lecture recording and transcription
- Add more test questions and practice content


### Cinch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinch-study-planner/id6760342948)

Automate your academic life by syncing assignments from your learning management system to your Google Calendar. It intelligently schedules dedicated study time around your existing commitments and automatically reschedules missed blocks.

**Highlights:** Syncs assignments from LMS to Google Calendar, Creates automatic study blocks, Reschedules missed study sessions, Works around existing calendar events, Allows manual adjustment of study blocks, Imports assignments not on LMS

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StudyFetch free?

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

### Is Cinch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StudyFetch or Cinch?

Cinch is rated higher. StudyFetch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Cinch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StudyFetch or Cinch have ads?

Neither StudyFetch nor Cinch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StudyFetch or Cinch?

StudyFetch ships an update every 10 days, and Cinch every 5 days. Most recently, StudyFetch was updated on October 13, 2026 and Cinch on October 4, 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.*