Comparison

StudyOnTheGo vs University Notes

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

Head to head
About

StudyOnTheGo

Features
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Worried about finding all your study notes while exams are just ahead? Tired of carrying hard copy notes, books, etc. everywhere you go? Have tuition class notes as an audio recording, PDF, or video? Worried about missing your assignment due dates? Don't worry — StudyOnTheGo is here to help. StudyOnTheGo keeps all your study notes in one place, organized exactly how you want — and it works 100% on your device. No account, no login, no cloud — your notes stay private and always available, even offline. KEY FEATURES All Your Notes, One Place Save notes as Text, Image, PDF, Audio, or Video — all from a single, simple screen. Organize Your Way Create as many folders as you like — by subject, by date, or however makes sense to you. Quickees (Flashcards) Turn key facts into flashcards for fast revision. Archive the ones you've mastered and keep your deck focused on what you still need to learn. Never Miss a Deadline Track assignments with due dates and reminders, so nothing slips through the cracks. Find Anything Instantly Search across all your notes. Share & Backup Share any note via WhatsApp, Email, or your favorite app. Export a full backup any time — and restore it whenever you need to. Private by Design StudyOnTheGo never asks for your name, email, or phone number. There's no account to create, and no data ever leaves your device except when you choose to share or export it yourself. Stop worrying about scattered notes and missed deadlines. Download StudyOnTheGo and make exam season easier. Happy learning!

About

University Notes

This app transforms your handwritten or typed notes into effective study materials. It offers multiple methods for active recall, including hiding information with colored sheets or digital tape, and allows for PDF annotation. Organize your notes with folders and chapters for efficient exam preparation.

Highlights
  • Active recall study methods
  • Handwritten and typed notes
  • PDF annotation
  • Information hiding tools
  • Note organization with folders
  • Customizable study guides
Features
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Handwritten notes for studying, active recall, and exam prep Turn the notes you already take into study material you can actually use. Write by hand or type, organize class and lecture notes, annotate PDFs, build study guides, hide key information, and test yourself before quizzes, midterms, finals, entrance exams, and professional certification exams. Use your own notes for active recall, review, and exam preparation instead of simply storing information. □ 4 ways to study with your own notes 1. Memorize key information with colors Write important words, definitions, formulas, dates, or vocabulary in orange, blue, or other colors using handwriting or keyboard text. Place the Memorization Sheet over your notes to hide the answers. Try to recall the information first, then reveal it to check yourself. Long-press the icon to change the sheet color. 2. Hide highlighted sections for active recall Highlight important sentences, diagrams, anatomy charts, or sections of PDF textbooks and lecture materials. In Memorization Mode, choose which highlighter colors are hidden. For example, use yellow for regular emphasis and red for material you want to memorize. 3. Keep questions and answers on separate layers Write questions, answers, and explanations on different layers. Hide the answer layer, test yourself, rewrite your response, and practice the same digital worksheet again. 4. Cover answers with digital tape Use the Tape tool in Memorization Mode to cover definitions, formulas, vocabulary, answers, or sections of PDFs without changing your original note colors. Tap a tape strip to reveal just that answer, or use the Memorization Sheet to cover several areas at once. □ Review faster with the floating Memorization Sheet Instead of revealing highlighted areas one by one, drag the floating Memorization Sheet over your notes. Only the area beneath the sheet is hidden, making it useful for tables, lecture PDFs, study guides, vocabulary lists, diagrams, and exam materials. □ Practical note-taking tools ・Handwriting and keyboard input ・Multiple pens and highlighters ・Tabs for switching between notebooks ・Ruler, compass, and shapes ・Stickers, sticky notes, and comments ・Detailed eraser settings, including deleting only highlighter marks ・Categories, folders, and subfolders ・Chapters for separating lessons or topics □ Write directly on PDFs Annotate PDFs with handwriting or keyboard text. If a PDF does not leave enough room for notes, extend the right side of the page to create extra space for annotations, solutions, explanations, or review notes. □ Use handwriting and typing together Write by hand or select where you want to type and enter text directly without creating a text box first. □ Keep your notes organized Sort notes with categories, folders, and subfolders, and add chapters inside a notebook to separate lessons, topics, or units. □ Notebook templates Choose from built-in templates including blank paper, ruled paper, grid paper, and handwritten To-Do pages. You can also reuse layouts you create for study sheets, daily reports, professional logs, or exam review pages. □ Recommended for ・High school students taking notes and preparing for tests ・College students organizing class notes, lecture materials, and study guides ・Students working with PDF textbooks and course materials ・Medical, nursing, and pharmacy students ・Students preparing for entrance exams or professional certification exams ・Anyone who wants handwriting, typing, PDF annotation, and memorization tools in one digital notebook Write it down, hide what you want to remember, recall it from memory, and check your answer. Use the notes you already created for active recall, review, and exam preparation.

Screenshots

StudyOnTheGo4 screens
University Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: University Notes at none against StudyOnTheGo's shown. University Notes also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudyOnTheGo ships an update weekly, University Notes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StudyOnTheGo versus University Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudyOnTheGoUniversity Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—82.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—25 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB178 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPSYCHRA PRIVATE LIMITEDFoodmenu.world Inc.

In-app purchases

None

StudyOnTheGo

No in-app purchases

None

University Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StudyOnTheGo free?
StudyOnTheGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is University Notes free?
University Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StudyOnTheGo or University Notes have ads?
StudyOnTheGo shows ads; University Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, StudyOnTheGo or University Notes?
StudyOnTheGo ships an update weekly, and University Notes every 3 days. Most recently, StudyOnTheGo was updated on October 25, 2026 and University Notes on October 31, 2026.

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