PrepGo vs HW Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PrepGo
Master AP exams with a gamified learning experience. Study guides, flashcards, and quizzes are presented in a fun, visual format to help you track progress and identify weak spots. Conquer your exams with expert-verified content and engaging practice questions.
- Expert-verified study guides
- Gamified visual learning map
- Daily streaks and energy system
- Smart flashcards
- AP-style quizzes
- Progress tracking dashboard
- Covers 30+ AP subjects
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Tired of the AP grind? Stop cramming and start playing. PrepGo is your new secret weapon to get a 5. We get it. Studying for AP® exams is stressful and boring. That's why we rebuilt the entire AP learning experience from the ground up, inspired by the Duolingo-style you already love. We make mastering complex subjects simple, motivating, and highly effective. PrepGo is built on three core principles: 1. LEARN WITH EXPERT-VERIFIED CONTENT No more confusing textbooks. Start with our in-depth Study Guides designed by AP experts. We break down every topic for subjects like AP English Literature or AP Statistics from the official College Board (CB) guidelines into clear, manageable explanations. 2. STUDY IN A FUN, GAMIFIED WAY This isn't just another boring study app. - Visual Learning Map: Your entire course is a visual path. Unlock new topics and "levels" like you would in a game. - Streaks & Energy: Build your daily study Streak to stay motivated. Use your daily Energy (25 per day) to tackle quiz questions and prove your skills. - Proven 3-Step Loop: Master everything with our scientific Learn → Review → Practice method. 3. TRACK YOUR MASTERY (So You Know You're Ready) Stop guessing if you're prepared. Our detailed Progress dashboard gives you a 360-degree view of your knowledge. - Track your accuracy by topic, whether it's for AP Calculus AB or AP Human Geography. - Watch your study time grow. - Instantly identify your weak spots, so you know exactly what to focus on. Key Features Students Love: - Smart Flashcards: Use our Review module to lock in key concepts and definitions. - AP-Style Quizzes: Test your knowledge with hundreds of Practice questions that mirror the real exam. - All 30+ AP Subjects: We've got you covered for your entire schedule. Get expert-verified prep for AP U.S. History (APUSH), AP Psychology, AP World History: Modern (APWH), AP English Language, AP Biology (AP Bio), AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, and all other 30+ courses! - Detailed Feedback: Get instant explanations for every quiz question, so you learn from your mistakes. Don't just study for your APs—conquer them. Download PrepGo today and turn that study grind into a game you can win! --- AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://prepgo.com/privacy-policy
HW Planner
Organize all your assignments and due dates in one place. Track progress, set reminders, and stay on top of your schoolwork with a focus timer and streak tracking. Optional Pro features integrate with school systems and offer advanced grade analysis.
- Assignment tracking
- Due date reminders
- Focus timer
- Homework streaks
- Grade tracking (Pro)
- School system integration (Pro)
- Customizable themes
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Every class, every due date, one list. Add an assignment in seconds, check it off when it's done, and always know what's next. FREE, FOREVER • Add assignments and classes, each with its own color • Today's Work shows what's due, what's done and what's next • Daily check-ins, due-date alerts and custom reminders • Priority and grade weight on every assignment • A focus timer that keeps counting when you close the app • A homework streak for every day you finish your work • Your list syncs across your iPhone and iPad PRO • Connect your school (Pro): pull in classes, assignments and due dates from Canvas, Schoology, PowerSchool, StudentVue, Aeries or Infinite Campus. Check your school is supported before you subscribe. • Grades dashboard (Pro): live grades by class, GPA, and Grade GPS to see what you need on the next test. • Alarms (Pro): an alarm that keeps ringing until you deal with it, for the work you can't miss. • Home Screen widget (Pro): check assignments off without opening the app. • Break it into steps (Pro): scan a worksheet and get a checklist of what to do. • Live Activities (Pro): your focus timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. • Streak Shield (Pro): one rough day a week won't break your streak. Make it yours with Light, Dark, Ocean and Rose themes. SUBSCRIPTION HW Planner is free to download and use. HW Planner Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription, billed weekly, monthly or yearly. The yearly plan includes a free trial for eligible new subscribers. Prices are shown in the app before you buy and may vary by country. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless you turn it off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of a free trial ends when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://thehomeworkapp.net/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://thehomeworkapp.net/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HW Planner at 40% against PrepGo's 23%. PrepGo's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. PrepGo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and HW Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PrepGo ships an update every 9 days, HW Planner every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | PrepGo | HW Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (315 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 315 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | StudyX Inc. | Tigran Matikozyan |
Customer experience
PrepGo
HW Planner
In-app purchases
PrepGo
- PrepGo Plus Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- PrepGo Plus Monthly1 Month trial$29.991 Month
- PrepGo Plus Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
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- PrepGo Plus Monthly7 Days trial$49.991 Month
- PrepGo Plus Monthly14 Days trial$49.991 Month
- PrepGo Plus Monthly$49.991 Month
- PrepGo Plus 6-Month7 Days trial$89.996 Months
- PrepGo Plus Annual14 Days trial$239.991 Year
- PrepGo Plus Annual$239.991 Year
- PrepGo Plus Annual7 Days trial$239.991 Year
HW Planner
- HW Planner Pro — Weekly$4.997 Days
- HW Planner Pro — Monthly$5.991 Month
- HW Planner Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year








