StudyArcade vs Strivor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AI-powered game creation
- Multiple game modes
- Progress tracking
- XP progression and leaderboards
- Shareable games
- Daily challenges
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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/
Strivor
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
StudyArcade ships an update every 6 weeks, Strivor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StudyArcade | Strivor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Archibald Soren Villiers Ingram | Popular SoftTech and Marketing Private Limited |
In-app purchases
StudyArcade
- Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Monthly (Creator)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
Strivor
- Buy Premium$1.99









