# MyStudySidekick vs PlanexAI

The clearest difference is monetization model: MyStudySidekick at free against PlanexAI's freemium. MyStudySidekick also leads on device support (4 vs 1). PlanexAI's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyStudySidekick sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and PlanexAI sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MyStudySidekick against 5.0 for PlanexAI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

MyStudySidekick ships an update every 2 weeks, PlanexAI every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyStudySidekick | PlanexAI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystudysidekick/id6796743744/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planexai-smart-study-planner/id6797014093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 123 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nana Kyem](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796743746) | [PlanexAI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516377041) |

## What reviewers say

### MyStudySidekick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystudysidekick/id6796743744)

This AI-powered study tool transforms your syllabus into a personalized semester plan. It generates summaries, flashcards, quizzes, and even audio and video explanations from your course materials, all accessible offline.

**Highlights:** AI-generated study plans, Syllabus scanning, AI notes and summaries, Spaced repetition flashcards, Cross-module quizzes, AI podcasts and explainer videos, Offline mode

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Lite | $15.49 | per month |
| Pro | $20.00 | per month |
| Yearly Lite Plan | $75.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $102.99 | per year |


### PlanexAI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planexai-smart-study-planner/id6797014093)

This intelligent study planner automatically creates a semester schedule from your syllabus. It helps you manage assignments, exams, and deadlines, while also offering tools for effective studying and grade tracking.

**Highlights:** Syllabus import (PDF/scan), LMS course import, Self-adjusting calendar, AI-powered exam scheduling, Spaced repetition flashcards, Grade tracking and GPA goals, Career path matching

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Academic Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| Academic Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Academic Plus | $139.99 | per year |
| Academic Pro | $214.99 | per year |
| Academic Plus Semester Pass | $47.99 | one-time |
| Academic Pro Semester Pass | $73.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyStudySidekick free?

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

### Is PlanexAI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyStudySidekick or PlanexAI?

MyStudySidekick and PlanexAI are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do MyStudySidekick or PlanexAI have ads?

Neither MyStudySidekick nor PlanexAI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyStudySidekick or PlanexAI?

MyStudySidekick ships an update every 2 weeks, and PlanexAI every 5 days. Most recently, MyStudySidekick was updated on October 31, 2026 and PlanexAI on October 31, 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.*