# Uluru vs Cinch

The clearest difference is monetization model: Uluru at free with in-app purchases against Cinch's subscription. Uluru also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Uluru sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Uluru against 5.0 for Cinch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Uluru has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Uluru ships an update every 5 days, Cinch weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Uluru | Cinch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uluru-student-guidance/id6740403493/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinch-study-planner/id6760342948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 98 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elula, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789765337) | [Cinch Planner LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883986510) |

## What reviewers say

### Uluru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uluru-student-guidance/id6740403493)

This app helps students manage their academic workload by tracking assignments, creating study plans, and syncing with calendars. It aims to foster independence and better study habits by simplifying academic organization.

**Highlights:** Assignment and due date tracking, Step-by-step assignment planning, Calendar sync for study blocks, Clear assignment list, LMS platform integration, Habit building for independence

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Uluru Monthly | $11.49 | per month |
| Uluru Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Uluru Yearly | $81.90 | per year |
| Uluru Yearly | $95.99 | per year |


### 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 Uluru free?

Uluru 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, Uluru or Cinch?

Cinch is rated higher. Uluru averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Cinch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Uluru or Cinch have ads?

Neither Uluru nor Cinch shows ads.

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

Uluru ships an update every 5 days, and Cinch weekly. Most recently, Uluru was updated on November 8, 2026 and Cinch on October 31, 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.*