Comparison

Studiplanner vs Gradient

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

Head to head
About

Studiplanner

Features
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Stop juggling sticky notes, scattered to-do lists, and five different apps just to keep your semester on track. Studiplanner puts everything you need to study smarter into one clean, beautifully designed experience — a visual study board, a built-in focus timer, subject tracking, and deadline management. No account required. No subscriptions. Just open it and start studying. Your study workflow is built around a Kanban-style board where every assignment, chapter, and exam lives as a card you can swipe through stages — from "To Learn" through "In Progress" to "Done." You always know exactly where you stand. Need an extra review step before marking something complete? Toggle the optional Repetition column in settings to add a spaced-repetition stage to your flow. The built-in Pomodoro focus timer keeps you honest. Pick a subject, hit start, and work in focused intervals with automatic short and long breaks. A distraction-free mode hides everything except the countdown so you can lock in without temptation. Every minute you study gets tracked per subject, so you can see exactly where your time is going. Organize everything by subject with color-coded cards, priority levels, exam dates, and topic checklists — then watch your progress grow as you check things off. Set a daily study reminder so you never lose momentum, even during the busiest weeks of the semester. Studiplanner is designed for students who want to stay organized without overthinking the tools they use. ā—† VISUAL KANBAN STUDY BOARD • Drag and drop on tablet or desktop, swipe on your phone • Track cards through To Learn → In Progress → Done • Optional Repetition stage for spaced review before completion • Filter by subject, priority, or deadline to cut through the noise • Add exam dates, study topics, priority tags, and time estimates to every card ā—† POMODORO FOCUS TIMER • Customizable work, short break, and long break durations • Tracks completed pomodoros and study time per subject • Distraction-free fullscreen mode for deep work sessions • Confetti celebration when you finish a work interval — because you earned it ā—† SUBJECT MANAGEMENT • Color-coded subjects with detailed progress dashboards • See card counts, completion rates, and total study minutes at a glance • Per-subject breakdown so you know which courses need more attention ā—† SMART REMINDERS & DEADLINES • Set daily study reminders at your preferred time • Exam and due date tracking with countdown indicators • Overdue alerts so nothing slips through the cracks ā—† BUILT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW • Works beautifully on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Adaptive layout — sidebar navigation on larger screens, tabs on mobile • Dark mode, light mode, or match your system setting • Available in English, German, Spanish, and French • All data stored locally on your device — no account needed, no cloud, no tracking • Completely free with no ads and no in-app purchases Download Studiplanner and take control of your semester — one card, one pomodoro at a time.

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Gradient

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School gives you marks. Gradient tells you what they mean. Track your results. Log your study. See your trends. Know what to focus on next. Stop looking at results one at a time: Gradient turns your assessment history into visual insights that help you spot patterns, changes in performance and areas that deserve attention. See whether you're improving, holding steady or heading in the wrong direction. Understand how your latest result compares with your previous results and your class. Build a study habit that sticks: Studying is easier when you have something to work towards. Set study goals for yourself and track your progress over time. See how much you've studied, keep your momentum going with study streaks and build consistency one session at a time. Track your study by subject and see where your time is actually going. Your study history gives you a clearer picture of your habits — not just what you planned to do, but what you actually did. See every subject at a glance: Which subject is going best? Where are you improving fastest? Which one needs more attention? Gradient makes it easy to see where you are now and how you got there. Widgets that keep you on track: Gradient widgets put useful information right where you can see it, from your latest results and academic progress to your study activity and goals. Check in at a glance, stay aware of your progress and keep your studies within reach throughout the day. Built around you: Choose the subjects you take, the grading system you use and the statistics you want to track. Your progress, wherever you are: Keep your academic data with you across supported Apple devices with syncing. Don't just collect your grades. Understand them.

Screenshots

Studiplanner4 screens
Gradient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Studiplanner at none against Gradient's 1. Studiplanner also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Gradient sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Studiplanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
Studiplanner versus Gradient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudiplannerGradient
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan MukeCATHERINE M WOODHOUSE

In-app purchases

None

Studiplanner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gradient

One-time1
  • Gradient Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Studiplanner free?
Studiplanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gradient free?
Gradient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Studiplanner or Gradient have ads?
Neither Studiplanner nor Gradient shows ads.

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