Comparison

upnext vs StudyFlow

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

Head to head
About

upnext

Effortlessly manage your academic life with an AI-powered planner that scans your timetable, organizes assignments and notes per class, and tracks deadlines. Stay on top of your schedule with smart reminders and a dedicated dark mode interface.

Highlights
  • AI timetable scanning
  • Class-specific workspaces
  • Assignment and quiz tracking
  • Integrated notes per subject
  • Smart class and deadline reminders
  • Dark mode interface
Features
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Three apps open. One semester to manage. There's a better way. upnext is the class schedule app that sets itself up. Point your camera at your printed timetable — AI extracts every class, time, and room in seconds. No manual entry. No switching apps. Your entire semester, sorted before your coffee gets cold. SNAP YOUR TIMETABLE. DONE. Point your camera at any timetable — printed handout, PDF on screen, even handwritten — and watch AI build your full class schedule instantly. Review, confirm, done. Most students are set up in under 60 seconds. Prefer to go manual? Choose from 37 subjects with dedicated emojis — from Physics to Law — and set your days, times, room, and teacher in a few taps. EVERY CLASS GETS ITS OWN WORKSPACE Tap any class on your timeline and open its dedicated workspace. Three tabs, everything you need: Assignments — add each assignment with its due date, total marks, and status. Enter your obtained marks when results come back. Graded or non-graded, it handles both. Quizzes — track every quiz date, marks, and what to study. Everything syncs to your main timeline automatically. Notes — one running notepad per class. Paste your assignment brief, jot down what the lecturer said about the exam, save the rubric. Auto-saves as you type. YOUR TASKS LIVE ON YOUR CALENDAR Add a deadline in your class workspace and it shows up on your timeline immediately. No separate homework tracker. No switching between apps. Your essay deadline sits right next to the class it belongs to. Get a reminder at 9am on every due date. Get a 15-minute heads-up before every class. Never miss either again. BUILT FOR HOW STUDENTS ACTUALLY LIVE AI timetable scanner — photograph any schedule, done in seconds Class workspace — assignments, quizzes, and notes per subject Infinite timeline — scroll 30 days back, 30 days forward Assignment and quiz tracker with marks and status Smart class reminders — 15 minutes before every lecture Deadline reminders — 9am on every due date Dark mode only — deep purple UI that doesn't look like school WHO IT'S FOR University and college students juggling lectures, seminars, labs, and assignments. High school students managing a complex weekly timetable. Anyone who's ever opened three apps just to figure out what's due tomorrow. 14-day free trial. Then $2.99 once, yours forever. No subscription. Stay ahead. Barely.

About

StudyFlow

This academic planner helps college students manage classes, assignments, and study time. It automatically schedules study blocks, imports syllabus details, and syncs with learning management systems. Track grades, use a built-in study timer, and enjoy a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Smart scheduling for study blocks
  • Syllabus import for due dates
  • Canvas LMS synchronization
  • Real-time grade and GPA tracking
  • Built-in study timer
  • Dark mode and iPad support
Features
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StudyFlow is the all-in-one academic planner built for college students who are serious about staying on top of their game. Whether you're juggling four classes, a job, and a social life — or just trying to stop cramming the night before a deadline — StudyFlow keeps everything organized so you never miss what matters. SMART SCHEDULING Add your classes and StudyFlow automatically builds study blocks around your schedule — no overlaps with class time, work shifts, or personal commitments. Study blocks adjust when things change. SYLLABUS IMPORT Upload your syllabus at the start of the semester and let StudyFlow pull out every due date, exam, and assignment automatically. Add multiple syllabi at once. CANVAS SYNC Connect your Canvas LMS account and StudyFlow will notify you when new assignments are posted, grades are updated, or due dates change — so you're always in the loop. GRADE TRACKER Track your grades and GPA in real time. See exactly where you stand in each course and what you need to hit your goals. STUDY TIMER Built-in focus timer with a sweeping clock hand and session log. Track your study hours and build consistency over time. DARK MODE + IPAD SUPPORT Beautiful in light or dark mode. Optimized for iPhone and iPad with a full sidebar layout on larger screens. StudyFlow was built by a returning college student who knows exactly what it feels like to balance school with everything else life throws at you. This app is for every student who's late to the game but right on time.

Screenshots

upnext4 screens
StudyFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StudyFlow at none against upnext's 1. StudyFlow also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). upnext's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. upnext sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StudyFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for upnext against 5.0 for StudyFlow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

upnext ships an update every 2 days, StudyFlow fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
upnext versus StudyFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterupnextStudyFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSyed Maisam Ali Haider NaqviSonia Garcia

In-app purchases

1 purchases

upnext

One-time1
  • Unlock upnext? forever$2.99
None

StudyFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is upnext free?
upnext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StudyFlow free?
StudyFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, upnext or StudyFlow?
upnext and StudyFlow are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do upnext or StudyFlow have ads?
Neither upnext nor StudyFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, upnext or StudyFlow?
upnext ships an update every 2 days, and StudyFlow fortnightly. Most recently, upnext was updated on October 8, 2026 and StudyFlow on October 6, 2026.

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