EtchNote vs Miles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EtchNote
Transform study materials into flashcards using AI, then schedule reviews at optimal times for better retention. Supports various file types and includes image occlusion for diagrams. Ideal for students and professionals aiming to study more efficiently.
- AI-generated flashcards from documents
- Spaced repetition scheduling (FSRS)
- Image occlusion for diagrams
- Active recall training
- Study material organization
- Progress tracking
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UPLOAD NOTES. GET FLASHCARDS INSTANTLY. Drop in a PDF, photo, or document, and EtchNote's AI generates flashcards from your material automatically. No more spending hours making cards by hand. Supports PDF, DOCX, PPTX, images, and plain text. REVIEWS SCHEDULED AT THE PERFECT TIME EtchNote uses a new spaced repetition algorithm that targets your 90% retention zone. Each review arrives right before you'd forget, so you study less while remembering more. Intervals grow automatically as your memory strengthens. IMAGE OCCLUSION FOR DIAGRAMS Take a picture of any labeled diagram (anatomy, circuits, maps, engineering schematics), and EtchNote hides the labels and quizzes you on each one. Perfect for visual learners in medicine, nursing, science, and engineering. ACTIVE RECALL, NOT PASSIVE RECOGNITION Re-reading feels productive but fails on test day. EtchNote trains active recall — the study method proven to build real, lasting understanding. Every session makes you stronger and more confident. ORGANIZE YOUR STUDY LIFE Create decks, organize them into folders, set exam deadlines, and track your progress. Your weekly calendar shows exactly what's due so nothing slips through the cracks. BUILT FOR STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS Whether you're in high school, med school, law school, or studying for professional certifications — EtchNote adapts to how you learn. EtchNote Pro unlocks unlimited AI flashcard generation, full spaced repetition scheduling, and image occlusion. Start with a free trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Miles
This app helps students focus by locking distracting applications during class or study sessions. It automatically generates lecture summaries, key notes, and exam mentions. Users can also ask questions during class and receive answers based on the lecture content.
- App blocking during class/study
- Automatic lecture summarization
- Key notes with timestamps
- Exam mention identification
- In-class Q&A
- Focus time tracking
- Schedule integration
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Miles takes the notes. You pay attention. Start Class Mode when the lecture begins. Miles puts on his headphones, keeps track of what your professor says, and keeps the distracting apps you choose locked until class ends. Calls always get through. When class is over, Miles hands you your notes: • A clear summary of the lecture • Key notes with when each topic was discussed • Exam mentions and important callouts • Key terms and to-dos LOST FOR A MINUTE? Tap "I'm lost" and Miles catches you up on the last few minutes. Have a question but don't want to raise your hand? Ask Miles during class. He answers using what your professor has said so far, without leaving Class Mode. STUDY MODE Studying on your own? Miles locks the same apps while you study. The mic stays off. • A timer (25, 50 or 90 minutes, or until you stop) or Pomodoro rounds with breaks • Your apps unlock by themselves for each break and when the session ends • Studying for a class? Its notes are one tap away • See your focus time for the week, in class and studying, and a streak that counts both MADE FOR REAL SCHEDULES • Add your classes from a screenshot of your schedule • Get a heads-up before class: "Physics starts in 5 minutes. Ready to focus?" • Choose how strict Miles is, in class and while you study: from no way out to a few emergency unlocks YOUR NOTES ARE YOURS Review your summaries, key notes and transcripts anytime. Export them to study with your favorite AI chatbot, your notes app, or whatever works for you. Before an exam, Miles puts all your lectures of a class together in one summary, with everything that was said about the exam. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No email. Class audio is turned into text right on your iPhone and is never stored. Study Mode never uses the microphone. Delete everything anytime from Profile. Requires iPhone 12 or later with iOS 26. MILES PRO Choose a yearly or monthly plan. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial on the plans that offer one, shown before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Miles at none against EtchNote's shown. Miles also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). EtchNote's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. EtchNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Miles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EtchNote against 5.0 for Miles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EtchNote has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
EtchNote ships an update weekly, Miles every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EtchNote | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seek Solutions LLC LLC | German Del Rio |
Customer experience
EtchNote
Miles
In-app purchases
EtchNote
- Etch Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$12.991 Month
- Etch Annual Subscription7 Days trial$97.991 Year
Miles
- Miles Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Miles Pro Yearly (Student)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Miles Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year






