Comparison

Cram Study vs Second Course

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

Head to head
About

Cram Study

This AI-powered study assistant transforms lectures and files into organized notes, quizzes, and flashcards. It helps students streamline study sessions, track deadlines, and improve learning retention with cross-device sync and collaborative features.

Highlights
  • AI-generated notes from lectures
  • Instant flashcards and quizzes
  • Deadline detection and reminders
  • Cross-device sync for mobile and desktop
  • Summarize PDFs, PowerPoints, and audio files
  • Smart organization and search
  • Collaborative learning features
Features
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Cram: The Smartest Way to Study Tired of messy notes and last-minute cramming? Meet Cram, your AI-powered study assistant that listens, organizes, and helps you prepare for exams effortlessly. Whether you're in a lecture, studying from files, or reviewing past topics, Cram generates perfect notes, quizzes, and flashcards—all in one place. With advanced AI-driven tools, you can streamline your study sessions, stay on top of your coursework, and improve retention without the stress of traditional note-taking. Key Features 1. AI-Generated NotesCram listens to your lectures and transforms them into clean, structured notes, so you never miss important details. It highlights key concepts, extracts definitions, and even provides summaries, making reviewing faster and more efficient. 2. Instant Flashcards & QuizzesAutomatically create study materials from your notes to reinforce your learning and test your knowledge. Each flashcard and quiz is tailored to focus on the most important concepts, ensuring you grasp the essentials before exams. 3. Never Miss a Due DateCram detects deadlines from lectures and notes, creating tasks and reminders for upcoming assignments and exams. With built-in notifications and an easy-to-use task manager, you can plan ahead and stay organized without extra effort. 4. Study Anywhere, AnytimeStart taking notes on your phone and seamlessly continue on your laptop with full cross-device sync. Your notes, flashcards, and study guides are always accessible, allowing you to study at your own pace, whether on the go or in your dorm. 5. Summarize AnythingUpload PDFs, PowerPoints, websites, and even audio files—Cram will summarize key concepts and generate study materials instantly. It also extracts critical information and organizes it into a structured format, saving you hours of manual work. 6. Smart, Customizable OrganizationCategorize notes by class, add tags, and filter topics easily with an intuitive and beautifully designed interface. The smart search function allows you to find exactly what you need in seconds, making studying more productive than ever. 7. Interactive & Collaborative LearningShare your notes, quizzes, and flashcards with classmates to enhance group study sessions. Collaborate on study guides and engage in discussions with peers to reinforce learning and gain new perspectives. Why Choose Cram? AI-powered notes, quizzes, and flashcardsNo more disorganized study sessionsSync seamlessly between mobile & desktopSmart reminders to help you stay ahead of deadlinesPerfect for students who want to study smarter, not harderDesigned to make learning more engaging and interactive Download Cram today and take your studying to the next level! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cramstudy.com/privacy_policy Terms of Use: https://cramstudy.com/terms-and-conditions

About

Second Course

Discover free food events on your college campus. Receive alerts for snacks, meals, and desserts, claim your portion, and pick it up. It's also a tool for organizations to attract members and for universities to address food insecurity and waste.

Highlights
  • Free food alerts
  • Claim food portions
  • Event notifications
  • Food waste reduction
  • Food security improvement
  • Campus-wide availability
Features
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Second Course is a new way for students to get themselves fed on their college campus! Students can get notifications of free food, snacks, refreshments, or even desserts on campus. Simply see an alert, claim a portion, then you are ready to pick up your prize. Great for clubs and event organizers who ordered too much food. Use Second Course to get more members! Also an effective resource for universities to improve food security among college students, as well as food waste on campus! Currently only available at San Diego State University.

Screenshots

Cram Study4 screens
Second Course4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Course at none against Cram Study's 2. Cram Study's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Cram Study sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Second Course asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cram Study against 5.0 for Second Course. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cram Study versus Second Course: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCram StudySecond Course
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings78 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua ShuttleworthDaniel Self

Customer experience

Cram Study

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Second Course

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cram Study

Subscriptions2
  • Cram Study (Monthly)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Cram Study (Yearly)7 Days trial$119.991 Year
None

Second Course

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cram Study free?
Cram Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Course free?
Second Course is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cram Study or Second Course?
Cram Study and Second Course are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Cram Study or Second Course have ads?
Neither Cram Study nor Second Course shows ads.

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