Comparison

StudyFlow vs GapTracker

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

Head to head
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.

About

GapTracker

Features
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GapTracker is your all-in-one study companion. Track how ready you are for every exam, plan your assignments, and watch your GPA climb — all in one place. SEE YOUR SEMESTER AT A GLANCE A single dashboard shows your GPA, overall readiness, your next deadline and next exam, and exactly what to study today. IMPORT FROM MOODLE OR CANVAS Connect your school's Moodle or Canvas and GapTracker pulls in your courses, assignments, and due dates automatically — so your planner is always up to date. It's a direct, private connection between your device and your school: no password sharing, no GapTracker account, and no server in between. PLAN YOUR ASSIGNMENTS Add every assignment with its due date, grade weight, and estimated time. Break the big ones into subtasks, see what's due today, this week, and overdue, and knock them out with a built-in focus timer. KNOW YOUR READINESS Import a syllabus (PDF or a photo) or add courses by hand, then rate each topic. GapTracker weighs them by credit hours and exam urgency into one honest readiness score per course and overall. Critical Gaps ranks your weakest, most urgent topics first and tells you the best next step. TRACK YOUR GPA & DEGREE See your current GPA from passed courses, set a target grade in each course to project where you'll land, and add past-semester courses so it's complete. Watch how much of your degree you've finished. STUDY WITH MOMENTUM Run a focus timer on any topic or assignment, log your sessions, and build a streak. Follow live sessions on the Lock Screen, track progress from the Home Screen widget, and see your best study days in Insights. FINISH STRONG When a course is done, enter your grade and it moves to Passed automatically — and your GPA updates. EVERYTHING ON YOUR DEVICE Your courses, assignments, and notes stay on your iPhone, with optional iCloud sync across your devices. Now available in 9 languages — English, Hebrew, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), and Turkish. Stop guessing. Open GapTracker and take control of your semester.

Screenshots

StudyFlow4 screens
GapTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GapTracker at every 6 days against StudyFlow's fortnightly. StudyFlow's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudyFlow ships an update fortnightly, GapTracker every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
StudyFlow versus GapTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudyFlowGapTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonia GarciaEhab Marrid

In-app purchases

None

StudyFlow

No in-app purchases

None

GapTracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StudyFlow free?
StudyFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GapTracker free?
GapTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StudyFlow or GapTracker have ads?
Neither StudyFlow nor GapTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StudyFlow or GapTracker?
StudyFlow ships an update fortnightly, and GapTracker every 6 days. Most recently, StudyFlow was updated on September 18, 2026 and GapTracker on September 18, 2026.

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