Comparison

HyperListen vs Study Planner AI

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

Head to head
About

HyperListen

Features
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Turn passive listening into active retention. HyperListen is a powerful cognitive audio overlay designed to eliminate "passive listening drift." Whether you are struggling to stay focused on a dense audiobook or trying to lock into a marathon study session, HyperListen provides the auditory grounding you need to maintain a deep flow state. The Ultimate Focus Mixer HyperListen acts as a mixing board that runs on top of the apps you already use. It seamlessly plays alongside Audible, Spotify, Apple Music, and Apple Podcasts. Simply start your audiobook or personal playlist, open HyperListen, and blend in our science-backed brainwave frequencies and lo-fi textures to taste. Neuroscience Proven Cognitive Enhancement Select the exact mental state you need for the task at hand using procedurally generated isochronic tones: Gamma Mode (Peak Performance): Maximum cognitive throughput for high-level problem solving and intensive learning. Beta Mode (Creative Flow): Active, imaginative cognition to keep your momentum pushing forward. Alpha Mode (Calm Focus): Relaxed, steady concentration for sustained reading or study sessions. Key Features: Dual-Audio Engine: Plays perfectly over your external audiobooks, podcasts, and music without pausing them. Custom Vibe Control: Independent volume sliders for brainwave intensity and built-in lo-fi music tracks. Session Timer: Set your target focus duration. The audio will gently fade out once you've conquered your session. ADHD & Neurodivergent Friendly: Provides the precise background auditory stimulation required to stop your mind from wandering. Stop rewinding your audiobooks. Stop losing focus. Calibrate your tones, choose your vibe, and lock in. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Study Planner AI

Organize your academic life by importing class syllabi to create personalized study plans. Track assignments, exams, notes, and schedule focused study sessions. Get a clearer overview of your academic workload and due dates.

Highlights
  • Import class syllabi
  • Generate study plans
  • Track assignments and exams
  • Schedule study sessions
  • Calendar views
  • Notes and reminders
Features
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StudyPlanner 2.3, now with Apple Intelligence. Snap a syllabus and get your whole semester: every deadline, your crunch weeks months ahead, and one clear move each day. On supported iPhones, Apple Intelligence does it on the device: private, offline, no account. THE BIGGEST UPDATE YET: ON-DEVICE AI • Smart Syllabus: two on-device readers read tables, week grids and multi-page PDFs, surfacing only the rows worth trusting — you confirm every one • Study Now: picks what to study now and tells you why, on Today, your Lock Screen and Siri • Exam Mode: writes flashcards and practice questions from your own notes, each citing its source line • Smart quick add: turns "Lab report Friday, 10%" into a task you confirm once • Siri, Spotlight and Shortcuts: ask what to study now, or add work hands-free • Crunch Forecast and start-by reminders: spots your busiest weeks months ahead and nudges you before they hit Uses on-device Apple Intelligence when available on your iPhone; the same features work with a built-in fallback on other supported devices. SCAN EVERY CLASS • Camera, PDF, pasted text or manual entry • Tables, week grids and multi-page PDFs are read correctly • Review every assignment, quiz and exam before anything is saved CRUNCH FORECAST • One semester-wide heatmap across all your classes • Red weeks show up months early, with dates like "start Bio on Oct 12" • Share your forecast as a card (class names hidden by default) CLASS PACK • Send a class's deadlines to classmates as a link or QR code • They get the same dates in seconds, no scanning ONE CLEAR MOVE A DAY • Today, your Lock Screen widget and Siri agree: "Now: 25 min Bio ch. 7" • Missed a session? The plan repairs itself • Reminders before the dates that matter EXAM MODE • Turns your own notes into flashcards and practice questions, each citing the line it came from • Works offline, with no credits or monthly caps • Weak topics get extra review before the exam • Quiz Duel: challenge a friend with the same questions Exam Mode is practice from your own notes. It doesn't answer homework or write assignments for you. CAPTURE IN SECONDS • Type or tell Siri "Lab report Friday, 10%", then confirm once • Find classes and deadlines in Spotlight PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. Your syllabi and notes are processed on your iPhone and never leave it. Uses on-device Apple Intelligence on supported iPhones. Smart extraction, daily briefs and quizzes use on-device Apple Intelligence on iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max, iPhone 16 and 17 models and iPhone Air, with Apple Intelligence turned on, in supported languages and regions. Everything else works on iOS 16.4+. STUDYPLANNER PLUS Scanning, importing and your full plan require StudyPlanner Plus, an auto-renewing subscription that also unlocks Study Now, Exam Mode, widgets, reminders and Siri. Where eligible, new subscribers can start with an introductory offer: 7 days free on yearly, 3 days free on monthly, or $0.99 for the first week on weekly. Apple confirms eligibility and local pricing at purchase. Playing a received Quiz Duel is free. Cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. StudyPlanner doesn't connect to your school account or submit work, and nothing is added until you review it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://studyplanner-ai.xxmnewman9xx.workers.dev/privacy

Screenshots

HyperListen4 screens
Study Planner AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HyperListen at 13.0 against Study Planner AI's 16.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HyperListen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Study Planner AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
HyperListen versus Study Planner AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperListenStudy Planner AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSufficamatthew newman

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HyperListen

Subscriptions2
  • HyperListen Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Hyper listen Annual$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Study Planner AI

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plus7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Plus Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Plus7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is HyperListen free?
HyperListen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study Planner AI free?
Study Planner AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HyperListen or Study Planner AI have ads?
Neither HyperListen nor Study Planner AI shows ads.

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