Genio vs Tyme Boxed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Genio
Capture lectures, organize notes with AI, and create personalized quizzes to improve study skills. This app transforms commutes and idle moments into active learning opportunities, helping students achieve better grades and reduce study stress.
- Record lectures and add time-stamped notes
- Import lecture slides and documents
- AI-powered transcripts and summaries
- Create personalized quizzes from notes
- Organize notes by class and topic
- Audio filters for clear lecture sound
- Distraction-free reading view
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Transform idle moments into active learning and turn your commute into a breakthrough. Listen to lectures on your way to class, flip through your notes on the bus, or squeeze in a quiz between lectures with Genio Notes on mobile. You don’t need a desk to study—you just need your phone. ABOUT GENIO NOTES Genio Notes helps you take meaningful notes in class and study from them at home or on the go. Genio’s structured note taking process and thoughtful AI-powered features are proven to positively impact your study skills with better grades and more confidence, while also lowering your study-related stress. Whether you’re capturing complex equations or long discussions, Genio Notes will ensure you never miss out. KEY FEATURES Capture everything - Record your in-person or online classes - Add notes and labels, time-stamped to your recording - Import lecture slides and other important documents before, during or after class - Take pictures in class and upload them straight to your notes feed - Use Scribble to draw diagrams, graphics and equations and other freehand notes. - Annotate your slides to highlight key concepts, jot down questions and draw connections between visual elements - Insert formatted formulas and equations directly to the notes feed Organize your notes - Use transcripts to convert audio to text (identifies STEM equations, identifies speakers and supports multiple languages) - Use AI Outline to create a structured summary, with links to the audio (identifies STEM equations) - Add multiple classes to a folder collection to keep everything together. Refine your notes - Build out your notes from class with definitions, images and slide annotations - Use audio filters to clear up the sound in loud lecture halls - View the tasks from all your classes in one central list Apply your learning - Create a personalized quiz from one event or a whole collection of events. Change the number of questions, which topics to cover and which speakers to include. Covers topics from philosophical debates to complex mathematical equations. - Use reading view for a distraction-free way to look through your notes. OTHER INFORMATION You need an account to use the Genio Notes app. If you already have an account, you can get going and log in straight away. With a Genio Notes account you can also use our web app for longer, focused study sessions.
Tyme Boxed
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There are only two kinds of people - One is successful… Other got distracted. Your attention is the most valuable currency today. And it’s under attack. Endless scrolling. Constant notifications. Hours lost without noticing. Attention span is shrinking. Deep focus is becoming rare. Focus is now a competitive skill. Tyme Boxed helps you reclaim your attention. Block distractions. Start focused sessions. Build stronger habits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tyme Boxed at none against Genio's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. Genio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $151.99 per year. Tyme Boxed asks for nothing beyond the download.
Genio ships an update fortnightly, Tyme Boxed every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Genio | Tyme Boxed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (42 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sonocent Ltd | Boidi Aniruddh |
In-app purchases
Genio
- Genio Notes for individuals$151.991 Year
Tyme Boxed
No in-app purchases









