Recess vs Aplus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Recess
This app uses your study materials to create flashcards and quizzes, blocking distracting apps until you complete them. Earn your scroll time by answering questions and building study streaks. It's designed to turn idle phone usage into productive learning sessions.
- AI flashcard generation from notes, PDFs, and slides
- Study gate to block distracting apps
- Quiz Me and Practice Test modes
- Daily study goals and streaks
- Exam ramp with test date reminders
- Spaced repetition scheduling
- Web companion for computer uploads
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Study first, then scroll. Recess puts your flashcards in front of the apps stealing your focus. Instagram, TikTok, and the rest wait behind a study gate until you have done the work. Then your recess is earned, and you can scroll guilt free. HOW IT WORKS 1. Send Recess your notes, a PDF, or your slides. Recess builds a clean deck of flashcards and quizzes in seconds, with multiple choice, true or false, and fill in the blank questions. 2. Pick the apps that pull you away and set a daily study goal. 3. When you open a gated app, a flashcard appears first. Answer it to get through. 4. Build a streak. Watch your recall climb. Turn dead scroll time into real reps. WHAT YOUR SUBSCRIPTION KEEPS RUNNING Recess Pro is a study service, not a one time download. Your subscription pays for work that happens every time you use it: - AI deck generation that runs on our servers, turning new notes, PDFs, and slides into flashcards all semester long - An exam ramp that reschedules your reps as each test date gets closer, so the work builds early instead of piling up the night before - A web companion at studyrecess.com/create for sending files from your computer straight into the app - Spaced repetition scheduling that keeps adapting to whatever you keep forgetting WHY RECESS IS DIFFERENT Willpower is not enough, and you already know it. Recess is the external force you actually needed. It takes the app you cannot put down and puts your studying in front of it, so the thing that used to wreck your focus now protects it. Recess is on your side. It is not a lecture, not a punishment, and not a productivity guru yelling at you. It is a warm nudge that gives you permission to relax once you have earned it. MADE FOR STUDENTS Whether you are cramming for a midterm, grinding pre med or nursing prereqs, keeping a 4.0, or just learning something new, Recess fits the way you already use your phone. High school, college, and self learners use it to turn idle scrolling into study time. WHAT IS INCLUDED - AI flashcards from your notes, PDFs, and slides - Three question types: multiple choice, true or false, and fill in the blank - Quiz Me and Practice Test modes to check your recall - The study gate: distracting apps wait behind your flashcards - Soft and Hard gate modes, so you choose how hard the gate pushes back - Daily study goals and streaks - Stats, a study heatmap, and weak spot drills - Test date reminders and the exam ramp - The web companion for sending decks from a computer - Private by design, your study material stays yours SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Recess requires an active Recess Pro subscription to use. There is no free tier. Eligible new subscribers can start with a 7 day free trial. Recess Pro is an auto renewable subscription: $12.99 per month, or $39.99 per year with a 7 day free trial (US pricing; local prices shown in the app). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://studyrecess.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://studyrecess.com/terms Study first. Then scroll. You earned it.
Aplus
This app creates a personalized study method tailored to your learning style, combining proven techniques and an AI tutor. It helps you build consistent study habits with focused sessions and custom quizzes, making learning more effective.
- Personalized study method creation
- AI tutor for concept explanation
- AI-generated quizzes from user materials
- Distraction-free focus timer
- Weak-spot cheat sheets
- Progress and streak tracking
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A+ The Study Routine Built Around You Every student hears the same advice — active recall, focus timer, the Feynman technique. The problem was never knowing the methods. It's knowing which ones actually fit you, and sticking with them long enough to see results. A+ builds your personal study method from techniques that match how you learn, then helps you stay consistent with it every day — a routine, not just another app you download and forget. A+ requires an Aplus Pro subscription to use, with a 3-day free trial to get you started. Everything below is unlocked with your subscription. How it works: Tell A+ how you study best. It builds your method by combining proven techniques — focused sessions, active recall, blurting, and explaining concepts out loud. Upload your own notes, PDFs, or slides, and your AI tutor, Ako, turns them into exactly what your method needs. WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH APLUS PRO: Your Method — A personalized study system built around your preferences, not a one-size-fits-all plan everyone gets. Focus Sessions — A distraction-free timer that becomes the daily habit your whole routine is built on. Meet Ako — Explain a topic out loud to your AI tutor. If you miss something, Ako gently corrects you and shows you exactly where the gap is. AI-Generated Quizzes — Created instantly from your own materials, so you know exactly what you still don't understand before the real test. Weak-Spot Cheat Sheets — A personal summary that shrinks over time as you close your knowledge gaps. Less to revise, every time. Streaks & Progress — Stay consistent with small daily sessions that build real momentum and make studying a habit. A+ isn't about studying more — it's about studying the way that actually works for you, consistently enough that it becomes second nature. Download A+ and build the study method you'll actually stick to. Aplus Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, available as a Weekly or Monthly plan (with a 3-day free trial, if eligible). Pricing is shown in the app before you subscribe and varies by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://aplusmethod.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://aplusmethod.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Aplus at every 3 days against Recess's every 10 days. Aplus also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Recess's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Recess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Aplus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Recess holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively.
Recess ships an update every 10 days, Aplus every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Recess | Aplus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | 4.7 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #188 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THOMAS JOHN GIRGASH | Tadeas Jalovec |
Customer experience
Recess
Aplus
In-app purchases
Recess
- Recess Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
- Recess Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Aplus
- Aplus Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Aplus Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month







