# Recess vs Summit

The clearest difference is monetization model: Summit at freemium against Recess's subscription. Summit also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Recess's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recess sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Summit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Summit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recess has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Recess ships an update every 2 weeks, Summit every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recess | Summit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recess-study-then-scroll/id6777757202/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summit-grades-and-study/id6806904815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 24 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THOMAS JOHN GIRGASH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896528302) | [Yvonne Wereko](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806904817) |

## What reviewers say

### Recess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recess-study-then-scroll/id6777757202)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recess Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Recess Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Recess Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Recess Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Summit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summit-grades-and-study/id6806904815)

This app helps students track grades, manage homework, and study effectively with tools like flashcards and spaced review. It offers honest grade calculations and reminders to keep you on track. Premium features include AI-powered study planning and unlimited flashcard creation.

**Highlights:** Grade and GPA tracking, Homework list and widget, Flashcard and quiz creation, Spaced review for memorization, Built-in study timer, AI-powered study planner (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summit Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Summit Premium (Yearly) | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recess free?

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

### Is Summit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Recess or Summit?

Summit is rated higher. Recess averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Summit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Recess or Summit have ads?

Neither Recess nor Summit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Recess or Summit?

Recess ships an update every 2 weeks, and Summit every 2 days. Most recently, Recess was updated on October 28, 2026 and Summit on October 20, 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.*