AfterClass vs AI Study Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
AfterClass
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AfterClass is an AI note taker for students that turns lectures, PDFs, textbooks and pasted text into complete study sets: notes, flashcards, quizzes and audio deep-dives. Stop trying to study from messy recordings, scattered class notes and last-minute screenshots. AfterClass helps you capture class material, organize it by course, and turn it into the study tools you actually use before exams. Record a lecture, import a PDF, upload class material or paste text. AfterClass can generate polished notes, practice flashcards, quizzes, and listenable audio study guides so you can review your material the way you learn best. KEY FEATURES AI NOTES FOR CLASS Turn lectures, PDFs and pasted text into clean study notes. Notes are organized, easy to review and built for exam prep. LECTURE RECORDER Record lectures directly from your iPhone. Live transcription helps you follow along while class is happening. FLASHCARDS Create study flashcards from your lecture or document so you can review key terms, definitions and concepts. PRACTICE QUIZZES Generate quizzes from your own class material and test what you actually need to know. AUDIO DEEP-DIVES Turn study material into audio explanations you can listen to while walking, driving or reviewing away from your desk. PDF & TEXTBOOK STUDY SETS Import PDFs and longer documents to create structured notes, flashcards and quizzes by chapter or section. SYLLABUS STUDY PLANNER Upload a syllabus to help organize exams, assignments, chapters and upcoming study work. ASK AI ABOUT YOUR MATERIAL Chat with your class notes, lecture transcript or PDF and get answers based on your source material. ORGANIZE BY CLASS Keep lectures, notes, flashcards, quizzes, podcasts and study plans organized by course. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Lecture audio stays on your device. AfterClass is built for students who want powerful AI study tools with a privacy-focused design. BUILT FOR College students High school students Online classes Lecture-heavy courses Exam prep PDF study guides Textbook review Flashcard practice Quiz practice Audio learning AfterClass helps you go from βI need to studyβ to βI know what to review next.β Some AI generation, textbook study sets, book credits and premium study limits may require a subscription or in-app purchase. Always review AI-generated study material for accuracy and follow your schoolβs academic integrity rules. WORKS OFFLINE β’ Record, review, and search with zero signal; everything syncs when you're back online FREE VS. A+ Recording and live transcription are free forever, plus starter notes, flashcards, and quizzes each month. A+ unlocks more notes, 100 podcasts/month, textbook uploads, the full syllabus engine, and AI chat. A+ Max adds 4 textbooks/month and 10Γ limits. Plans: A+ $12.99/month, $64.99/semester (6 months), or $119.99/year. A+ Max $54.99/month or $549.99/year. Extra textbook credits available as one-time purchases. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. AfterClass Privacy Policy is available at: https://acef89.github.io/afterclass/terms-and-privacy.html#privacy AfterClass Terms of Service are available at: https://acef89.github.io/afterclass/terms-and-privacy.html Stop rewriting notes at midnight. Record the lecture β AfterClass does the rest.
AI Study Notes
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AstraLect turns lecture recordings into a timestamped transcript and structured study notes. Record or import audio or video, then review the original recording alongside the result. Keep the source close when you need to check a definition, formula, or example. AstraLect helps you: β’ Capture a class with the built-in recorder. β’ Import a file from your device. β’ Read a transcript with timestamps. β’ Review organized study notes in one place. β’ Jump from a note to the matching audio moment. β’ Move between Notes and Transcript without losing playback. β’ Retry processing without losing the recording. Your original audio remains available for playback so you can verify important details against the source. AI-generated content is a study aid and should be checked against your course materials. Please follow your school's recording policy and get permission where required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://astradevforge.github.io/lecture-notes-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://astradevforge.github.io/lecture-notes-legal/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AfterClass at none against AI Study Notes's 6. AfterClass also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. AI Study Notes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. AfterClass asks for nothing beyond the download.
AfterClass ships an update every 2 weeks, AI Study Notes every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.
| Parameter | AfterClass | AI Study Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AppxGenix | η΄«ε¦ θΏ |
In-app purchases
AfterClass
No in-app purchases
AI Study Notes
- Starter Monthly$14.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$24.991 Month
- Max Monthly$39.991 Month
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- Starter Yearly$119.991 Year
- Pro Yearly$199.991 Year
- Max Yearly$319.991 Year









