Comparison

Study Buddy vs Explanova

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

Head to head
About

Study Buddy

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StudyBuddy turns any topic into a custom quiz in seconds using AI — so you can study smarter, not harder. Whether you're a student cramming for finals, a teacher building assessments, or just someone who loves to learn, StudyBuddy makes it effortless to create, share, and take tests on anything. FEATURES AI Test Generation Type any topic and get a fully-formed multiple choice, short answer, or mixed test in seconds. Photosynthesis, World War II, Algebra — whatever you need. Browse & Discover Explore thousands of community-created tests across every subject and category. Find what you need or share your own. Smart Scoring AI-graded short answer questions with detailed explanations for every answer — not just right or wrong. Kid Friendly Mode A fun, encouraging mode designed for younger learners with animated feedback and confetti celebrations. STUDYBUDDY PRO Upgrade to Pro for the full experience: • Unlimited test taking (free users get 3/month) • 100 AI creation tokens every month • Ad-free experience • Full access to all categories and content PRIVACY We take your privacy seriously. No personal data is sold. See our Privacy Policy for full details. EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Explanova

This app provides step-by-step solutions to homework problems across STEM subjects. It features an avatar tutor who explains each micro-step on an interactive whiteboard, offering support in multiple languages. Designed for students and lifelong learners, it aims to foster understanding rather than just providing answers.

Highlights
  • Photo-based problem submission
  • Step-by-step whiteboard explanations
  • Avatar tutor with voice guidance
  • Multi-language support
  • Personalized learning paths
  • Parent dashboard
  • Ad-free learning environment
Features
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The Tutor That Never Skips a Step. Snap a photo of any homework problem and watch it get solved the way a great teacher would: every micro-step written out on a whiteboard, nothing hidden, nothing skipped. Explanova is the family S.T.E.M. tutoring app for K-12 through college: math, science, engineering, and computer science. Most homework apps hand you an answer. Explanova teaches. MEET COACH NOVA Your live avatar tutor explains each solution out loud on an interactive whiteboard, complete with diagrams that make concepts click. Always patient, always available, and she never skips a step. ASK ANY WAY YOU WANT • Snap a photo of a worksheet or textbook page, even multi-problem pages • Ask by voice • Type it in Explanova reads the problem and gets straight to work. EVERY MICRO-STEP SHOWN No hidden math. No "and then a miracle happens." Every arithmetic move, substitution, and unit conversion is written out so learners understand the how, not just the answer. A VOICE TUTOR IN 4 LANGUAGES Quintara, the voice tutor, guides learners in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Hindi. KEEP LEARNING BEYOND THE PROBLEM A personal learning path plus curated, kid-safe YouTube recommendations turn one homework question into real understanding. BUILT FOR FAMILIES • Child profiles use first name and grade only, no unnecessary personal data • PIN-protected profiles give every learner their own space • Parent dashboard shows every problem solved and every topic explored • No ads, no chat, no social features: a learning-only environment SUBJECTS COVERED Elementary math through calculus, linear algebra, and statistics. Biology, chemistry, and physics through quantum. Circuit analysis, statics, and engineering fundamentals. Python, Java, MATLAB, and AP Computer Science prep. WHO IT'S FOR Students from kindergarten through college, parents who want homework time without the battle, and lifelong learners brushing up on skills. 24/7, whenever the question comes up. An Explanova account is required to sign in. Questions? We'd love to hear from you: support@explanova.ai Homework help that shows its work. Every problem. Every step. Privacy Policy: https://explanova.ai/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Explanova at 3 against Study Buddy's —. Explanova also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases 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. Study Buddy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Explanova sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Study Buddy versus Explanova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy BuddyExplanova
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlton Payne IIIExplanova LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Study Buddy

Subscriptions1
  • StudyBuddy Pro$1.991 Month
4 purchases

Explanova

Subscriptions4
  • Explorer$99.991 Month
  • Crew$199.991 Month
  • Academy$399.991 Month
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  • Explorer$899.991 Year

Questions

Is Study Buddy free?
Study Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Explanova free?
Explanova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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