# StudyWillow vs Nudge

The clearest difference is rating: Nudge at 4.9 against StudyWillow's 4.5. Nudge also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2). StudyWillow's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StudyWillow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Nudge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nudge holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

StudyWillow ships an update every 5 days, Nudge every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StudyWillow | Nudge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studywillow-ai-school-planner/id6784246271/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudge-assignment-reminders/id6812403063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 77 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zainab Saleem](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784246273) | [Baker Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801905987) |

## What reviewers say

### StudyWillow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studywillow-ai-school-planner/id6784246271)

Organize your academic life with an AI-powered planner. Track classes, assignments, exams, and grades. Features include AI timetable scanning, a focus timer, and study group collaboration.

**Highlights:** AI timetable scanning, Homework and assignment tracking, Exam and grade management, Focus timer for study sessions, Study group collaboration, Offline access and device sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| StudyWillow Premium 6 Months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Nudge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudge-assignment-reminders/id6812403063)

This app helps students stay organized by syncing with their school's learning management system to track assignments and deadlines. It provides timely reminders and a visual countdown to due dates, with an optional premium subscription for advanced planning features.

**Highlights:** Syncs with multiple school LMS platforms, Automatic assignment and deadline tracking, Timely nudges before due dates, Natural language input for entries, Visual countdown to deadlines, Optional premium features for advanced planning

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nudge Early Bird Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Nudge Early Bird Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Nudge Early Bird Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StudyWillow free?

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

### Is Nudge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StudyWillow or Nudge?

Nudge is rated higher. StudyWillow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Nudge averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do StudyWillow or Nudge have ads?

Neither StudyWillow nor Nudge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StudyWillow or Nudge?

StudyWillow ships an update every 5 days, and Nudge every 3 days. Most recently, StudyWillow was updated on November 10, 2026 and Nudge on November 10, 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.*