Comparison

NextClass vs Semester Flow

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

Head to head
About

NextClass

Read full description

Join hundreds of students worldwide staying organised with NextClass. NextClass is the free university timetable and assessment tracker built for iPhone. Import your courses and assessments directly from Canvas, create your timetable in seconds, stay on top of assignments and exams, and always know what's next. Connect your Canvas calendar to automatically import your courses and assessments. NextClass keeps changes in sync, so your timetable stays up to date throughout the semester. With built-in NextClass AI*, simply type your courses, classes and assessments in plain language. No forms. No complicated setup. Your timetable is ready in seconds. Open the app and instantly see your next class, today's schedule and upcoming assessments. Everything you need to stay organised throughout the semester is in one place. Built for the Apple ecosystem, NextClass keeps your timetable with you wherever you are. • Live Activities keep your current class on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. • Home and Lock Screen widgets show your next class and upcoming assessments at a glance. • Notifications remind you before classes and deadlines, so nothing catches you by surprise. Everything you need for university, in one app. • Import courses and assessments automatically with Canvas • Build your timetable with NextClass AI* • Add assignments, exams, tests and quizzes in seconds • Create recurring assessments with repeating schedules • Support for weekly and fortnightly classes • Track upcoming deadlines and mark work as complete • View your daily and weekly schedule • Archive previous semesters and start new ones with ease • Share your timetable with friends • Stay organised with a clean, modern design built for iPhone Whether you're planning your semester, importing your courses from Canvas, or checking what's next between lectures, NextClass helps you stay organised from your first class to your final exam. NextClass is free to use, making it an easy choice if you want the fastest way to build your timetable, automatically import your university schedule, stay on top of your assessments, and move through your semester with clarity. *NextClass AI requires an Apple Intelligence compatible device running iOS 18.1 or later.

About

Semester Flow

Organize your entire academic semester with this all-in-one student planner. Track classes, assignments, and exams, monitor your GPA in real-time, and even scan syllabi for automatic data import. Connect with classmates and keep family updated on your progress.

Highlights
  • Weekly class schedule
  • Assignment & exam tracking
  • Real-time GPA calculation
  • Syllabus scanning & import
  • Automatic class group chats
  • Google Calendar sync
  • Home Screen widgets
Features
Read full description

Semester Flow is the all-in-one student planner that keeps your entire semester organized — from the first day of class to final grades. YOUR WHOLE SCHEDULE IN ONE PLACE See every class, assignment, and exam in a single weekly view. Recurring class meetings, one-off deadlines, and study sessions all live together, so nothing slips through the cracks. NEVER MISS A DEADLINE Assignments and exams are tracked automatically, with reminders before every due date. Overdue items are surfaced front and center, so you always know exactly what needs your attention right now. KNOW YOUR GPA IN REAL TIME Enter grades as you get them and watch your GPA update instantly. Semester Flow supports per-class credit hours and fully custom letter-grade scales (A+, A, A−, and beyond) — because every professor grades differently. Spot at-risk classes early, while there's still time to act. SCAN YOUR SYLLABUS, GET ORGANIZED IN SECONDS Snap a photo or upload a PDF of your syllabus, and Semester Flow pulls out your class schedule, assignment due dates, and grade weights automatically. Review and edit everything before it's saved — you stay in control. STUDY SMARTER, TOGETHER Class group chats are created automatically, so you can connect with classmates taking the same course. Share notes, ask questions, compare deadlines, and stay motivated all semester long. KEEP FAMILY IN THE LOOP Family-linked summaries let parents follow along with progress, and a weekly recap email every Sunday keeps everyone up to date on what's coming next. DEADLINES AND GRADES ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Home Screen widgets show today's deadlines and your current GPA at a glance — and you can check off an assignment right from the widget, without even opening the app. WORKS WITH THE TOOLS YOU ALREADY USE Two-way Google Calendar sync keeps your classes and deadlines everywhere you look, on every device. FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Weekly class schedule with recurring meetings • Assignment & exam tracking with reminders • Real-time GPA with credit hours & custom grade scales • Syllabus scanning (photo or PDF) with auto-import • Automatic class group chats • Family-linked progress summaries • Weekly Sunday recap email • Two-way Google Calendar sync • Home Screen widgets for deadlines and grades Whether you're juggling a full course load or just want to stay on top of your GPA, Semester Flow helps you plan ahead, study smarter, and finish strong. Questions or feedback? Reach us anytime at team@semesterflow.com.

Screenshots

NextClass4 screens
Semester Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Semester Flow at none against NextClass's 1. Semester Flow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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. NextClass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Semester Flow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextClass ships an update every 10 days, Semester Flow fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NextClass versus Semester Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextClassSemester Flow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGLP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDSemester Flow LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NextClass

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

Semester Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NextClass free?
NextClass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Semester Flow free?
Semester Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NextClass or Semester Flow have ads?
NextClass shows ads; Semester Flow does not.
Which is updated more often, NextClass or Semester Flow?
NextClass ships an update every 10 days, and Semester Flow fortnightly. Most recently, NextClass was updated on October 7, 2026 and Semester Flow on October 11, 2026.

Other comparisons