# EtchNote vs Miles

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | EtchNote | Miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etchnote-flash-cards-maker/id6759913456/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miles-study-app-blocker/id6817127380/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 77 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seek Solutions LLC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881602404) | [German Del Rio](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809016713) |

## What reviewers say

### EtchNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etchnote-flash-cards-maker/id6759913456)

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.

**Highlights:** AI-generated flashcards from documents, Spaced repetition scheduling (FSRS), Image occlusion for diagrams, Active recall training, Study material organization, Progress tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Etch Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Etch Annual Subscription | $97.99 | per year |


### Miles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miles-study-app-blocker/id6817127380)

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.

**Highlights:** App blocking during class/study, Automatic lecture summarization, Key notes with timestamps, Exam mention identification, In-class Q&A, Focus time tracking, Schedule integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Miles Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Miles Pro Yearly (Student) | $39.99 | per year |
| Miles Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EtchNote free?

EtchNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Miles free?

Miles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EtchNote or Miles?

EtchNote and Miles are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do EtchNote or Miles have ads?

EtchNote shows ads; Miles does not.

### Which is updated more often, EtchNote or Miles?

EtchNote ships an update weekly, and Miles every 3 days. Most recently, EtchNote was updated on October 31, 2026 and Miles on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*