Penguide vs StudyKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Penguide
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How long did you study today? How many questions did you solve? Which topic is still shaky? Penguide is a study tracker for students preparing for exams. It records your focus time, the questions you solve and your progress through the curriculum — you study, it counts. If you want, your study coach and your teachers see that progress too, and set you tasks. WHO IT'S FOR Students preparing for Turkey's university entrance exam (YKS: TYT and AYT), the high-school entrance exam (LGS) or school exams — and anyone who simply wants a steady study habit. Study coaches and subject teachers work inside the same app, each with their own panel. STUDY, LEAVE THE REST TO US • Start the Pomodoro timer and focus. The clock keeps running even if you close the app. • Log correct, wrong and blank answers. Don't feel like it? Leave them empty, that works too. • Pick the subject, unit and topic — or just type what you worked on. Curriculum is optional. • Set a daily goal in minutes or in questions. Hit either one and the day counts as done. • Your streak, weekly summary and momentum are always one tap away. SEE WHERE YOUR TOPICS STAND • YKS: TYT, or TYT+AYT filtered by your field. LGS: the full scope. School: grades 5-12. • Topic-level progress tracking: every topic is colour-coded — untouched, in progress, needs review, solid. WITH YOUR COACH AND TEACHERS • Your coach sees what you studied, sets you tasks and messages you from the same place. • Add teachers with an invite code. Each sets tasks in their own subject and talks to you in a separate thread. • Who is waiting for you? The red badge on messages tells you. YOU DECIDE WHAT THEY SEE • When you add a teacher, you approve each subject they may see, one by one. Decline the rest. • An approved teacher sees only that subject. Your other subjects, your daily totals and your mood each need separate permission. • Changed your mind? Revoke it and access closes right then. Grant it again later if you like. • Mood sharing is off by default — whether to turn it on, and for whom, is up to you. IF YOU ARE A COACH Signing in as a study coach opens a student tracking panel instead of the study screens. • Add students with an invite code; every student approves the connection themselves. • See who needs attention today, and why: how many days without a log, which task is overdue. • A student's overview, study history, subject breakdown, topics, tasks and messages on one screen. • Set tasks in minutes, questions or topic review, with a due date. • Keep a private note only you can see. • Notifications for connection requests, overdue tasks and weekly summaries. IF YOU ARE A TEACHER The teacher panel is deliberately narrow: you manage your subject, not the student's whole life. • Generate an invite code. When a student redeems it, the subject you would see goes to them for approval. • Only in that subject: the student's work, their daily breakdown and their topic status. • Set tasks bound to the units and topics of the real curriculum. • You get your own thread with the student, separate from the coach's. • Keep a private note. • The moment a student revokes permission, your access closes. SEE IT WITHOUT OPENING THE APP • iPhone Home Screen widgets show your daily progress. • While a Pomodoro runs, the timer stays live on your Lock Screen. WORKS WITHOUT INTERNET Anything you log with no signal waits on your phone and sends itself once you are back online. On the bus, in the library, wherever you are — nothing is lost. ALSO • Turkish and English. • Two themes: dark for night owls, light for daytime. • Reminders are entirely up to you; leave them off if you prefer. Penguide will not shame you or nag that you have not studied for days. It records the work you actually did, and makes sure the right person is there at the right time.
StudyKit
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StudyKit is a simple and powerful app designed for students who want to track their lessons, manage study time, and build lasting study habits. Whether you are preparing for school exams, organizing university courses, or improving your daily routine, StudyKit gives you the essential tools in one place. Key Features: • Study Tracker: Log how much time you spend on each subject • Focus Timer: Stay productive with Pomodoro and custom timers • Exam Planner: Add exam dates, view countdowns, and plan ahead • Subject Organization: Manage lessons, topics, and study goals in one place • Progress Insights: Follow your growth with charts, streaks, and study history • Habit Building: Create a daily routine and stay consistent over time • Study Diary: Save notes from your sessions and reflect on progress • Reminders and Widgets: Stay on track throughout the day Why StudyKit? • Built specifically for student workflows • Combines study tracking, focus, and habit building in one app • Clean, motivating, and easy to use • Helps turn daily effort into long-term consistency Study smarter, stay focused, and build a routine that lasts with StudyKit. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Penguide at none against StudyKit's 2. StudyKit's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). 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. StudyKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per month. Penguide asks for nothing beyond the download.
Penguide ships an update every 2 weeks, StudyKit every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Penguide | StudyKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Murat Turkoz | Ugur Ersoy |
In-app purchases
Penguide
No in-app purchases
StudyKit
- Monthly$1.291 Month
- Yearly$7.991 Year









