Comparison

Guru vs StudyPath AI

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

StudyPath AI

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StudyPath turns your notes into a clear study plan built around what you need to learn and remember. ADD YOUR MATERIAL Import PDFs, scan notes, paste text or create a subject with AI. StudyPath organizes the content into topics and prepares focused activities. KNOW WHAT TO STUDY NEXT Get a practical daily plan based on your goals, available time, exam date and progress. Reviews return when they are most useful. PRACTISE IN DIFFERENT WAYS • Flashcards with spaced repetition • Quizzes with explanations • True or false and open questions • Mind maps for visual structure • Guided sessions and error review • Explain aloud with speech transcription and AI feedback SEE REAL PROGRESS Track mastery, consistency, study time and the topics that need attention. Each answer helps adjust what comes next. StudyPath is designed to make studying feel clearer, more active and easier to sustain. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED StudyPath requires an active monthly or annual subscription after onboarding. There is no free plan. Any introductory trial, when available, is managed by Apple through the App Store. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Guru4 screens
StudyPath AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

Guru and StudyPath AI are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Guru sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and StudyPath AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guru ships an update every 3 days, StudyPath AI every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Guru versus StudyPath AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuruStudyPath AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB36 MB
Age rating9+12+
Developer剑 肖Joaquin Garcia

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Guru

Subscriptions3
  • 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
One-time2
  • 500 AI Credits$4.99
  • Lifetime Pro$24.99
2 purchases

StudyPath AI

Subscriptions2
  • StudyPath Premium Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • StudyPath Premium Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Guru free?
Guru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StudyPath AI free?
StudyPath AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guru or StudyPath AI have ads?
Neither Guru nor StudyPath AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guru or StudyPath AI?
Guru ships an update every 3 days, and StudyPath AI every 4 days. Most recently, Guru was updated on October 25, 2026 and StudyPath AI on October 26, 2026.

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