# Semora vs CourseQ

The clearest difference is update cadence: Semora at weekly against CourseQ's every 3 months. Semora also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Semora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CourseQ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Semora against 5.0 for CourseQ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Semora ships an update weekly, CourseQ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Semora | CourseQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semora-ai-study-planner/id6762589321/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/courseq/id6768486674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rajesh Panta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784818219) | [Quast Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896577975) |

## What reviewers say

### Semora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semora-ai-study-planner/id6762589321)

This app uses AI to scan your syllabi and organize all your assignments, exams, and readings. It provides a clear overview of your semester, tracks your grades, and syncs with your calendar. An optional Pro version offers advanced study tools and integrations.

**Highlights:** AI syllabus scanning, Assignment and deadline organization, Weighted grade tracking, Course-specific calendar view, Home Screen widget, Cross-platform sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Semora Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Semora Pro | $19.99 | per year |


### CourseQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/courseq/id6768486674)

This app simplifies college life by automatically syncing syllabus assignments to your calendar and providing structured study plans. It offers custom study tools to track time, prioritize tasks, and create flashcards, plus group features to keep study partners accountable.

**Highlights:** Syllabus to calendar sync, Assignment due date reminders, Structured weekly study plans, Custom study time tracker, Automated flashcard creation, Group study accountability tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CourseQ Pro Promo | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| CourseQ Pro Semester | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| CourseQ Pro Promo | $6.99 | per year |
| CourseQ Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Semora free?

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

### Is CourseQ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Semora or CourseQ?

CourseQ is rated higher. Semora averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while CourseQ averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Semora or CourseQ have ads?

Neither Semora nor CourseQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Semora or CourseQ?

Semora ships an update weekly, and CourseQ every 3 months. Most recently, Semora was updated on October 19, 2026 and CourseQ on October 5, 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.*