Comparison

LearnXtra vs NoteMate

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

Head to head
About

LearnXtra

Prepare for JAMB exams with a comprehensive study tool. Access past questions, concise notes, and practice exams anytime, anywhere. Download resources for offline study and track your progress.

Highlights
  • JAMB past questions (1978-present)
  • Concise lecture notes by subject
  • Offline access to downloaded materials
  • Exam practice mode with performance tracking
  • Periodic quizzes and updates
  • Video tutorials (coming soon)
Features
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LearnXtra JAMB App – Study Smart, Anytime, Anywhere LearnXtra is your complete study companion for JAMB preparation. Whether you’re studying at home or on the go, LearnXtra helps you master every subject with ease. Features: • JAMB Past Questions from 1978 to Date Practice questions by topic and year, with explanations for failed ones. • Concise Lecture Notes Easy-to-understand, topic-by-topic notes for all major JAMB subjects. • Offline Access (after download) Download the subjects you need and access them offline – no constant internet required. • Exam Practice Mode Simulate real JAMB exams and track your performance. • Periodic Quizzes & Updates Stay sharp with occasional quiz challenges and important updates. • Video Tutorials (Coming Soon) Deepen your understanding with video lessons (requires internet access). Note: The app requires a one-time activation and internet access to download resources and updates. After that, you can study offline with all downloaded materials.

About

NoteMate

This app transforms recorded lectures into organized study notes, flashcards, and quizzes. It accurately transcribes audio, offers multiple summary modes, and allows easy export to popular productivity tools. Designed for students, it helps improve focus during lectures by eliminating the need for manual note-taking.

Highlights
  • AI-powered transcription with speaker labels
  • Multiple note summary modes
  • Automatic flashcard generation
  • Customizable quizzes with explanations
  • Export to Notion, Google Drive, PDF, Word
  • Background recording
  • Import audio from other apps
Features
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NoteMate turns a recorded lecture into notes, flashcards and a quiz — so the hour you spent listening becomes something you can actually revise from. No bot joins your call. No setup. Press record in the lecture hall, a seminar, or a meeting — or import a recording from Voice Memos or any app — and NoteMate does the rest. THE LEARNING LOOP 1. Transcript Accurate transcription with speaker labels and timestamps. Watch it appear live while you record, then search it later for the one thing you half-remember. 2. Notes Six summary modes, so the notes match the recording: Lecture, Notes, Action Items, Interview, Standup and Brainstorm. Lecture mode breaks a session into sections you can revise from. 3. Flashcards A deck built from your notes or the full transcript, ready to flip through on the bus. Edit any card — regenerate the deck later and your edits are kept. 4. Quiz Multiple-choice questions from the same lecture, with an explanation for every answer, including the wrong ones. A mistake teaches you something instead of just marking you down. SEND IT WHERE YOU WORK Export to Notion, Google Drive, PDF, Word, Markdown, plain text, CSV or email. Your notes end up in the system you already use, not locked in another app. MADE FOR HOW STUDENTS ACTUALLY STUDY - Record on your phone, no bot on the attendee list, no recording platform required - Works for in-person lectures, seminars, tutorials and group meetings — anything you can hear - Background recording keeps going when you switch apps or lock your phone - Share Extension imports audio from Voice Memos, Files or any other app - Push notification when your notes are ready - Home screen widgets and iPad support If you find it hard to listen and write at the same time — dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, or just a fast lecturer — NoteMate records so you can pay attention, and gives you the notes afterwards. FREE TO START The free plan includes 180 minutes of transcription a month, plus one flashcard deck and one quiz each month. No card required. The Academic Year plan is one payment covering both semesters, with unlimited recording, unlimited flashcards and quizzes, every summary mode and every export. PRIVACY Audio recordings are deleted automatically after transcription — within 24 hours on the free plan and 7 days on paid plans. Your transcripts and notes stay. Recordings are processed securely and you can delete your data at any time. Record your next lecture. Revise from it tonight. Terms of use: https://note-mate.app/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://note-mate.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

LearnXtra4 screens
NoteMate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LearnXtra at none against NoteMate's 2. LearnXtra also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). NoteMate's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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. NoteMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. LearnXtra asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LearnXtra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteMate has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LearnXtra ships an update every 2 months, NoteMate every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LearnXtra versus NoteMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearnXtraNoteMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings316 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLearnXtraBenjamin Tindal

Customer experience

LearnXtra

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NoteMate

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LearnXtra

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NoteMate

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Academic Year7 Days trial$59.001 Year

Questions

Is LearnXtra free?
LearnXtra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoteMate free?
NoteMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LearnXtra or NoteMate?
LearnXtra is rated higher. LearnXtra averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NoteMate averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.
Do LearnXtra or NoteMate have ads?
Neither LearnXtra nor NoteMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LearnXtra or NoteMate?
LearnXtra ships an update every 2 months, and NoteMate every 6 days. Most recently, LearnXtra was updated on October 30, 2026 and NoteMate on November 9, 2026.

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