Comparison

Questa vs QuizLocky

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

Head to head
About

Questa

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Questa is a calmer way to discover something new every day. Explore bite-sized ideas across science, history, technology, money, philosophy, psychology, nature, culture and more. Follow what interests you, discover something unexpected or go deeper when an idea catches your attention. Whether you have a few seconds or want to spend longer exploring a subject, Questa makes curiosity easy to follow. DISCOVER For You Explore a changing feed of concise ideas shaped by the topics you follow, alongside discoveries from across Questa. Dive Keep exploring beyond your usual interests with an endless mix of ideas from across the Questa catalogue. Deep Dives When something catches your attention, go beyond the short version with a more detailed explanation. FOLLOW YOUR INTERESTS Follow topics you care about and make Questa your own. Explore subjects including science, technology, history, money, philosophy, psychology, space, nature, music and many more. DAILY DISCOVERIES Daily Drops Come back each day for fresh discoveries from subjects you care about. Daily Answer three quick questions, test what you know and build your daily streak. LEARNING GAMES Give your brain something different to do with built-in games including: * 2048 * Block Puzzle * Which Doesn’t Belong? * Word Hunt SAVE WHAT MATTERS Save discoveries to your Library so interesting ideas don’t disappear. Questa Plus also lets you organise saved ideas into Collections. DESIGNED FOR CURIOSITY * Bite-sized learning * 40 topics to explore * Daily Drops * Three-question Daily * Deep Dives * Learning games * Saved discoveries * Topic following * Sharing * Light and Dark Mode * iCloud sync * Offline access * iPhone, iPad and Mac No account is required to start exploring. QUESTA PLUS Questa includes free core features, with optional Questa Plus available through auto-renewable subscriptions. Upgrade to Questa Plus to unlock: * Unlimited Deep Dives * Unlimited topic following * Collections * Block Puzzle * Which Doesn’t Belong? * Word Hunt * All game colours * Unlimited sharing 2048 and the core Questa learning experience remain available for free. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Links Website: https://vaultbytem.netlify.app/ Privacy Policy: https://vaultbytem.netlify.app/privacy/study-vault-ai Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

QuizLocky

This app transforms your phone into a study tool by locking distracting applications until you complete AI-generated quizzes based on your own notes. Earn your screen time back by studying and building effective learning habits.

Highlights
  • AI-generated quizzes from user notes
  • Locks distracting apps via Screen Time
  • Spaced repetition flashcards
  • AI study coach for explanations
  • Focus lock-in sessions
  • Progress tracking and streaks
Features
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Your phone is your biggest distraction. QuizLocky turns it into the reason you study. Want to open TikTok, Instagram, or your favorite game? Pass a quick quiz first. QuizLocky locks your distracting apps with Apple Screen Time until you study, and every quiz is built by AI from YOUR own notes. Study to unlock. Earn your screen time instead of losing hours to it. QuizLocky starts with a 3-day free trial, then a weekly or annual subscription. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your study material. Paste notes, import a PDF, or snap a photo. Locky's AI instantly turns it into flashcards and quizzes. 2. Lock your distractions. Pick the apps that pull you in. They stay locked behind your studying. 3. Study to unlock. Clear a quiz built from your own material to earn your screen time back. 4. Build the habit. Streaks, stats, and an AI study coach keep you coming back. WHY STUDENTS LOVE IT - AI Question Generator: stop making flashcards by hand. Paste any material and get a full quiz in seconds. - Real App Locking: powered by Apple Screen Time. Your chosen apps stay locked until you've studied. No shortcuts. - Smart Flashcards: spaced repetition makes it stick for the exam, not just for tonight. - AI Study Coach: stuck on something? Locky explains it, quizzes you, and finds your weak spots. - Focus Lock-Ins: book deep-focus sessions where your distracting apps lock automatically. - Progress & Streaks: see what you've mastered and how much screen time you've earned this week. - Works With Anything: biology, history, languages, law, code. If you can write it, Locky can quiz you on it. PERFECT FOR - Students cramming for finals, midterms, the SAT, APs, or any exam - Anyone whose screen time report is embarrassing and grades are slipping - Easily distracted brains that need the lock to do the discipline - Language learners, med students, law students, lifelong learners BUILT ON REAL LEARNING SCIENCE QuizLocky is built on active recall and spaced repetition, two of the most proven ways to learn. Every time you unlock your phone, you study in the way that actually sticks. A TRUE WIN-WIN Most study apps fight your phone habits. QuizLocky puts them to work for you. Less mindless scrolling, more real studying. Turn study time into screen time you've earned. Download QuizLocky and turn your phone into your study weapon. Your future self will thank you. SUBSCRIPTION QuizLocky offers a 3-day free trial, then a weekly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://quizlocky.site/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://quizlocky.site/terms.html

Screenshots

Questa4 screens
QuizLocky4 screens

Verdict

The call

Questa and QuizLocky are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Questa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and QuizLocky sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Questa ships an update weekly, QuizLocky every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Questa versus QuizLocky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuestaQuizLocky
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakudzwa MarimaISAC ELIS GUSTAF WESTER

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Questa

Subscriptions2
  • Study Vault Pro$4.991 Month
  • Study Vault Pro$29.991 Year
3 purchases

QuizLocky

Subscriptions3
  • QuizLocky Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly (One-Time Offer)$24.991 Year
  • QuizLocky Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Questa free?
Questa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuizLocky free?
QuizLocky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Questa or QuizLocky have ads?
Neither Questa nor QuizLocky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Questa or QuizLocky?
Questa ships an update weekly, and QuizLocky every 5 days. Most recently, Questa was updated on October 25, 2026 and QuizLocky on November 5, 2026.

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