Cap'n Course vs upnext
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cap'n Course
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Cap'n Course was created with the college student in mind. When it comes down to planning your upcoming semester's class schedule, you already know the process is going to be time consuming. Questions you ask yourself: Which classes am I looking to take? How many subsections are available to choose from for each class? If I choose a certain time for one class, will it fit the schedule I am trying to create or does it conflict with another class? If there is a conflict, would alternative subsections to choose from fit my schedule? You generally end up with a whole lot of trial and error before even ending up with a single schedule that potentially works. Well, let Cap'n Course assist you with creating conflict-free, potential schedules for your upcoming semester. A few simple steps: Manually add information for classes you would potentially have for a schedule, set optional time parameters for your schedule, and then hit the run button to see the list(s) and chart(s) of conflict-free, potential schedules. Cap'n Course's powerful algorithm does all the heavy lifting in coming up with the schedules. Say goodbye to trial and error.
upnext
Effortlessly manage your academic life with an AI-powered planner that scans your timetable, organizes assignments and notes per class, and tracks deadlines. Stay on top of your schedule with smart reminders and a dedicated dark mode interface.
- AI timetable scanning
- Class-specific workspaces
- Assignment and quiz tracking
- Integrated notes per subject
- Smart class and deadline reminders
- Dark mode interface
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Three apps open. One semester to manage. There's a better way. upnext is the class schedule app that sets itself up. Point your camera at your printed timetable — AI extracts every class, time, and room in seconds. No manual entry. No switching apps. Your entire semester, sorted before your coffee gets cold. SNAP YOUR TIMETABLE. DONE. Point your camera at any timetable — printed handout, PDF on screen, even handwritten — and watch AI build your full class schedule instantly. Review, confirm, done. Most students are set up in under 60 seconds. Prefer to go manual? Choose from 37 subjects with dedicated emojis — from Physics to Law — and set your days, times, room, and teacher in a few taps. EVERY CLASS GETS ITS OWN WORKSPACE Tap any class on your timeline and open its dedicated workspace. Three tabs, everything you need: Assignments — add each assignment with its due date, total marks, and status. Enter your obtained marks when results come back. Graded or non-graded, it handles both. Quizzes — track every quiz date, marks, and what to study. Everything syncs to your main timeline automatically. Notes — one running notepad per class. Paste your assignment brief, jot down what the lecturer said about the exam, save the rubric. Auto-saves as you type. YOUR TASKS LIVE ON YOUR CALENDAR Add a deadline in your class workspace and it shows up on your timeline immediately. No separate homework tracker. No switching between apps. Your essay deadline sits right next to the class it belongs to. Get a reminder at 9am on every due date. Get a 15-minute heads-up before every class. Never miss either again. BUILT FOR HOW STUDENTS ACTUALLY LIVE AI timetable scanner — photograph any schedule, done in seconds Class workspace — assignments, quizzes, and notes per subject Infinite timeline — scroll 30 days back, 30 days forward Assignment and quiz tracker with marks and status Smart class reminders — 15 minutes before every lecture Deadline reminders — 9am on every due date Dark mode only — deep purple UI that doesn't look like school WHO IT'S FOR University and college students juggling lectures, seminars, labs, and assignments. High school students managing a complex weekly timetable. Anyone who's ever opened three apps just to figure out what's due tomorrow. 14-day free trial. Then $2.99 once, yours forever. No subscription. Stay ahead. Barely.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cap'n Course at none against upnext's 1. Cap'n Course also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. upnext sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cap'n Course asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Cap'n Course | upnext |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cap'n Course | Syed Maisam Ali Haider Naqvi |
In-app purchases
Cap'n Course
No in-app purchases
upnext
- Unlock upnext? forever$2.99









