Comparison

StudyArcade vs Strivor

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

Head to head
About

StudyArcade

Transform your study materials into engaging games with AI. Simply paste your content, choose a game mode, and begin learning instantly. Track your progress with mastery levels and XP, and share your creations with friends.

Highlights
  • AI-powered game creation
  • Multiple game modes
  • Progress tracking
  • XP progression and leaderboards
  • Shareable games
  • Daily challenges
Features
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Stop studying. Start playing. StudyArcade turns your notes, vocab lists, and class content into playable study games with AI. Paste your content, pick a game mode, and start learning in seconds. Play modes like Word Hunt, Letter Drop, Memory Match, Daily Recall, Bubble Pop, Speed Typing, Sentence Builder, Fill in the Blanks, Whack a Mole, Space Shooter, Smash the Match, and Category Sort. Track what you actually know: Word mastery levels: Learning, Familiar, Mastered XP progression and league tiers Performance across games and sessions Study with momentum: Swipeable game feed Weekday daily challenges with XP multipliers Per-game leaderboards Share in one tap: Publish a game and send a link to classmates or friends Save shared games to your library and replay anytime Built for students, language learners, and teachers who want faster setup and more engagement than traditional flashcards. Download free and play your first game in under a minute. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Strivor

Features
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Stop restarting your prep every Monday. Strivor is the study app that turns effort into identity. Log focused sessions, protect your streak, earn XP, level up from Study Novice to Academic Weapon (and beyond), and walk into exams with proof you showed up. BUILT FOR EXAM STUDENTS • JEE Mains & Advanced, NEET, CBSE, ICSE, ISC, IB, IGCSE, AP, CUET, CAT, CLAT, A-Levels & custom tracks • Preloaded subjects and chapters — or build your own path • Switch tracks without losing your progress flow STAY CONSISTENT • Daily streaks with a goal you set (15 min to 90 min) • Focus timer — Pomodoro, custom blocks, and exam-mode sessions • Smart missions from weak chapters, revision, and upcoming tests • Optional streak recovery after a missed day • Home screen widgets — streak, today’s focus, stats, and motivation PLAN YOUR PREP • Exam countdowns and mock mark tracking • Calendar, reminders, to-do lists, and notes • Chapter mastery — see what’s weak before the paper finds out TRACK & FLEX • Analytics — study trends, time distribution, and chapter progress • Share beautiful progress cards on WhatsApp, Instagram, and more • Challenge a study partner — send your card, earn XP, stay accountable • Full-screen celebrations for streaks, level-ups, and identity unlocks MEET STRIVY Your in-app coach walks you through every key feature on day one so you start strong. FREE TO START · PREMIUM WHEN YOU’RE READY Download free. Optional one-time Premium removes ads and unlocks extra themes — no subscription. Strivor is for students who know what to study but need a system to keep showing up. Download free and build the streak your future self will thank you for.

Screenshots

StudyArcade4 screens
Strivor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StudyArcade at none against Strivor's shown. Strivor's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StudyArcade sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Strivor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudyArcade ships an update every 6 weeks, Strivor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
StudyArcade versus Strivor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudyArcadeStrivor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB51 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperArchibald Soren Villiers IngramPopular SoftTech and Marketing Private Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StudyArcade

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly (Creator)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
1 purchases

Strivor

One-time1
  • Buy Premium$1.99

Questions

Is StudyArcade free?
StudyArcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strivor free?
Strivor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StudyArcade or Strivor have ads?
Strivor shows ads; StudyArcade does not.
Which is updated more often, StudyArcade or Strivor?
StudyArcade ships an update every 6 weeks, and Strivor fortnightly. Most recently, StudyArcade was updated on October 18, 2026 and Strivor on October 9, 2026.

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