Guru vs UCM Hub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Guru
This app helps students import existing flashcard decks, review them using an AI-powered spaced repetition system, and even generate new cards from PDFs and notes. It includes a study lock feature to minimize distractions during review sessions.
- Import existing flashcard decks
- AI-powered spaced repetition (FSRS)
- Generate flashcards from PDFs and notes
- Study Lock to block distracting apps
- Controller support for reviews
- Organized deck management
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Guru imports your Anki decks (.apkg and .colpkg) with cards, media, sub-decks and scheduling state intact, then reviews them on iPhone and iPad with the FSRS scheduler, online or offline. Open a deck straight from Files, AirDrop, Safari downloads or the share sheet. Importing and daily review are free for up to 5 decks. Pro unlocks card editing, cross-device sync, Study Lock and unlimited decks: US$4.99/month after a 3-day free trial, US$39.99/year, or US$24.99 once for Lifetime (includes 5,000 AI credits). Requires iOS 17 or later. ■ Import your decks ・.apkg and .colpkg packages, including large shared decks with tens of thousands of cards ・Cards, cloze deletions, images, audio, sub-decks and scheduling state come through ・Browse the deck tree before you start reviewing ■ Review with FSRS ・Study cards when they are due, with Again, Hard, Good and Easy ratings ・One card per note per day, so cloze siblings don't stack up ・Cram Mode before exams without rebuilding your deck ■ Turn material into cards ・Create draft cards from PDFs, notes and lectures with AI credits ・Review and edit generated cards before studying ・Image occlusion cards for diagrams and anatomy ■ Stay focused ・Study Lock (optional) shields selected distracting apps until today's review is done ・Review with touch, gestures, or a paired game controller ・Built for fast daily sessions on iPhone and iPad ■ Export and sync ・Every deck exports back to a standard .apkg ・Pro syncs decks, cards and review progress with the GuruOwl web app ■ Pro access Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or the one-time Lifetime unlock. AI card generation uses credits. Subscriptions can be cancelled any time in App Store settings. Guru is an independent app and is not affiliated with Anki, AnkiMobile or AnkiWeb. ■ Legal Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://guruowl.com/app/privacy
UCM Hub
Discover real-time campus events on an interactive map. Quickly find activities, workshops, and meetings happening around you, eliminating the need to search multiple websites. Stay informed about campus life and increase involvement.
- Interactive event mapping
- Instant event details
- Date filtering
- Quick navigation
- Visualize campus life
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Navigate UC Merced to discover and contribute to campus life through an interactive map that brings events, places, and wildlife sightings together in one visual experience. Spend less time searching through lists and websites and more time engaging with what is happening around you. Discover Campus Life: See events where they happen, browse by date, check times and room locations, and search naturally for activities and campus information relevant to you. Contribute to Campus: Capture wildlife sightings you encounter around UC Merced and add them to the map, helping build a shared record of campus wildlife and encouraging greater awareness of the environment around you. Whether you are looking for something to do, trying to reach a destination, or contributing something you noticed along the way, UCM Hub is designed to make campus easier to discover and participate in. Disclaimer: This application is an independent student-led project and is not officially affiliated with the University of California, Merced. Support: For questions or feedback, please visit our support page or email us. https://campusmap.ucmercedhub.com/support/ contact@ucmercedhub.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UCM Hub at none against Guru's 5. UCM Hub also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Guru's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Guru sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. UCM Hub asks for nothing beyond the download.
UCM Hub holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Guru ships an update every 3 days, UCM Hub monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Guru | UCM Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 剑 肖 | flavio herrera |
Customer experience
Guru
UCM Hub
In-app purchases
Guru
- Flashcard Guru Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Flashcard Guru Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Flashcard Guru Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
- 500 AI Credits$4.99
- Lifetime Pro$24.99
UCM Hub
No in-app purchases









