Comparison

Mai vs Studora

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

Head to head
About

Mai

Features
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Close Your Study Rings with Mai Mai is the fitness tracker for your brain. Just like you count your daily steps, Mai helps you set and achieve your daily study goals. Build a consistent learning habit by tracking your minutes, maintaining your streak, and "closing your ring" every day. NEW: Focus Mode with App Blocking Block distracting apps (social media, games, etc.) until you hit your study goal. Mai uses Screen Time to keep you focused—your blocked apps stay locked until you close your ring. Take control of your attention and build better study habits. NEW: Study with Friends Learning is better together! Create or join Study Groups to share notebooks and study materials with friends. Compete on the Leaderboard to see who can maintain the longest streak and earn the most XP. Stay motivated and hold each other accountable. NEW: Import from Anywhere Use Mai's Share Extension to import PDFs, websites, and YouTube videos directly from Safari, Files, or any app. Turn any content into study materials instantly. How It Works: Set Your Goal: Choose how many minutes you want to study each day. Block Distractions: Select apps to lock until you complete your goal. Start a Session: Use Mai's powerful AI tools to study and rack up minutes. Track Progress: Watch your daily ring close as you learn. Keep your streak alive! Share & Compete: Share notebooks with friends and climb the leaderboard. AI-Powered Study Tools Turn any material into interactive study sessions: Smart Flashcards: Upload PDFs, photos, text, or YouTube videos to generate decks. Interactive Quizzes: Test yourself with written and speaking quizzes. AI Podcasts: Listen to audio summaries while you commute or walk. Mind Maps: Visualize concepts with AI-generated diagrams. Study Guides: Get organized summaries of your materials. Chat with AI: Get instant answers and explanations for any topic. Personalized Learning Path Mai tracks your topic mastery and recommends what to study next. See which topics are weak, moderate, or strong—and get personalized daily focus recommendations. Build Better Habits Daily Goals: Visualize progress with beautiful activity rings. Focus Mode: Block distracting apps to stay on track. Streaks: Stay motivated by not breaking the chain. Achievements: Unlock badges for milestones like Focus Master, Quiz Scholar, and Legendary Habit. XP & Levels: Earn XP and level up. Watch your virtual tree grow! Leaderboard: Compete with friends in your study groups. Detailed Stats: View your activity by day, week, or month. Import from Multiple Sources PDF Documents Photos & Screenshots YouTube Videos (auto-transcribed) Website Articles Audio Files (auto-transcribed) Pasted Text Privacy First Local data storage. No sign-in required. Your study habits are yours alone. Transform the way you learn. Download Mai, set your goal, and start your streak today! Terms of Use: https://eminbayrak.github.io/mai-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://eminbayrak.github.io/mai-legal/privacy.html

About

Studora

Features
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Studora is your all-in-one study planner designed to help you stay organized, focused, and in control of your academic life. Whether you're managing assignments, planning study sessions, or tracking your progress, Studora gives you a clean and simple system to stay on top of everything—without overwhelm. PLAN YOUR TASKS Create, organize, and complete your tasks with ease. Stay clear on what needs to be done and never fall behind. SCHEDULE YOUR STUDY TIME Plan your days with structured study sessions and important events so you always know what’s coming next. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See what you’ve completed, what’s pending, and how you’re improving over time. ORGANIZE BY SUBJECT Keep everything neatly grouped by subject so your workflow stays clean and focused. BUILT FOR STUDENTS Studora is designed to be fast, distraction-free, and easy to use—so you can spend less time planning and more time studying. Studora helps you build consistency, stay organized, and take control of your studies—one day at a time. Start studying smarter with Studora. Privacy Policy: https://www.studora.net/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mai4 screens
Studora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Studora at 15.1 against Mai's 17.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mai sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Studora sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mai ships an update every 10 days, Studora weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Mai versus Studora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaiStudora
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmin BayrakJake Asenov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mai

Subscriptions1
  • Mai Pro$4.991 Month
4 purchases

Studora

Subscriptions4
  • Studora Pro$4.991 Month
  • Studora Pro Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Studora Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
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  • Studora Pro Plus Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Mai free?
Mai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Studora free?
Studora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mai or Studora have ads?
Neither Mai nor Studora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mai or Studora?
Mai ships an update every 10 days, and Studora weekly. Most recently, Mai was updated on October 9, 2026 and Studora on October 2, 2026.

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