# TapNote vs Studingo

The clearest difference is ads: Studingo at none against TapNote's shown. Studingo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). TapNote's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapNote sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Studingo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Studingo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TapNote has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TapNote ships an update weekly, Studingo every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TapNote | Studingo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapnote-flashcards-and-quizzes/id6738871504/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studingo-your-ai-study-buddy/id6742908516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 220 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Magic Sp zoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782700022) | [Examica Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589134894) |

## What reviewers say

### TapNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapnote-flashcards-and-quizzes/id6738871504)

Transform audio and video recordings into notes, quizzes, and flashcards using AI. This learning assistant helps students absorb material more effectively and achieve better results with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** AI-powered note generation, Create quizzes from recordings, Generate flashcards, Convert audio/video to notes, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Tapnote Monthly Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Semi-Annual Premium Plan | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Semi-Annual Premium Plan | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Semi-Annual Premium Plan | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Semi-Annual Premium Plan | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Semi Annual Premium Plan | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium Plan | $67.99 | per year |
| Semi-Annual Premium Plan | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium Plan | $159.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Plan | $159.99 | per year |


### Studingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studingo-your-ai-study-buddy/id6742908516)

Transform your study materials into AI-generated notes, flashcards, and quizzes. Track your mastery level and prepare for exams with personalized learning tools. Focus on areas needing improvement and learn more effectively.

**Highlights:** AI-powered content generation, Study notes creation, Flashcard generation with spaced repetition, Customizable quizzes, Material mastery level tracking, Personalized learning adaptation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM Account | $14.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM Account | $14.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM Account | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TapNote free?

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

### Is Studingo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TapNote or Studingo?

Studingo is rated higher. TapNote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Studingo averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do TapNote or Studingo have ads?

TapNote shows ads; Studingo does not.

### Which is updated more often, TapNote or Studingo?

TapNote ships an update weekly, and Studingo every 10 days. Most recently, TapNote was updated on October 28, 2026 and Studingo on October 30, 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.*