Cap'n Course vs CourseDeck
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.
CourseDeck
This app transforms your syllabus into a personalized study plan. Upload your syllabus PDF, and it automatically extracts assignments, exams, and schedules them to fit your workflow, suggesting when to study and offering focus timers.
- AI Syllabus Scanner
- Automated Study Scheduling
- Intentional Study Suggestions
- Custom Work Preferences
- Workload Dashboard
- Live Activities & Timers
- Calendar & Widget Integration
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Turn your syllabus into a semester plan. CourseDeck helps college and high school students organize homework, track assignments and exams, and make time to study. Import a syllabus PDF, review the details, and bring your coursework into one student planner. See what's due, follow your class schedule, and focus on your next task. LESS SETUP, MORE STUDY TIME Use the AI syllabus scanner to find assignments, exam dates, class times, and grading details. Check and edit the results before adding them to your course. YOUR COURSEWORK, TOGETHER Keep classes, homework, and deadlines in one place. Browse your calendar, check upcoming assignments, and track progress as you work through the semester. MAKE REPEAT WORK EASIER Create daily, weekly, or every-other-week assignment batches. Duplicate an assignment or add one directly from a course or calendar day to save setup time. FOCUS ON THE NEXT TASK Start a focus timer from an assignment, review your session history, and follow your progress on the Lock Screen with Live Activities. PLAN AROUND YOUR DAY With CourseDeck Pro, get suggested study times that fit around classes and your preferred work windows. Choose session lengths and quiet hours that match how you study. KEEP YOUR CALENDAR CONNECTED Sync assignments and class schedules to Apple Calendar. Bring external calendar feeds into CourseDeck to see more of your schedule together. START FREE. GET MORE WITH PRO. Organize courses and assignments for free, with limited AI syllabus scans. CourseDeck Pro adds: • Unlimited AI syllabus scans • Smart work-time suggestions • Daily Preview • Assignment queueing • Pomodoro mode • Home Screen widgets Download CourseDeck and make your next semester easier to plan. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://coursedeck.net/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cap'n Course at none against CourseDeck's 2. Cap'n Course also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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. CourseDeck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cap'n Course asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Cap'n Course | CourseDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cap'n Course | Evan Kim |
In-app purchases
Cap'n Course
No in-app purchases
CourseDeck
- CourseDeck Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
- CourseDeck Pro - Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year








