Comparison

Lectio vs BayAnimal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lectio

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Your notes, in your ears. Lectio turns your study material into a chaptered audio lecture. Upload a PDF, a slide deck, a YouTube link, a photo of your notebook or a web page, and start listening after a short wait. You can also record the class yourself. LISTEN • Chapter-by-chapter narration with a transcript that follows the audio • Background playback — screen off, walking, on the bus • Up to double speed MAKE IT STICK • An automatic quiz the moment the lecture ends, with an explanation for every question • Flashcards and a spaced review queue — enter an exam date and the reviews tighten toward it • Cheat sheet: the lecture's key ideas on one screen KEEP GOING • Daily listening goal, streak and XP • Sort lectures into courses; the home screen builds a mix from the course of your nearest exam PRO • Many more lectures per month • Ask the lecture: questions are answered from that lecture's own content • Upload your own recording, and choose the narration voice and difficulty The free plan makes 3 lectures a month. Pro is offered monthly and yearly, current prices are shown in the app, and fair use is capped at 35 lectures a month. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Available in English and Turkish. Terms of Use: https://akaiprod.github.io/lectio-site/en/terms.html Privacy: https://akaiprod.github.io/lectio-site/en/privacy.html

About

BayAnimal

Features
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BayAnimal turns studying into something you do with other people. Start the pomodoro timer and watch the friends you follow appear in your feed while they work. Every finished session lands on your profile, turns into points and moves you up the Top 100. TIMER • The classic 25-minute pomodoro — free and unlimited • Longer 50, 75 and 100-minute sessions • A break, a chime and a notification at the end of every session • Keeps running with the screen off • Works offline; your sessions upload themselves once you're back online FRIENDS • See the sessions your friends complete, as they complete them • Anyone working right now is marked with a green ring • Clap for them, send follow requests, keep each other going • Keep your account private, or hide yourself from the public lists TOP 100 • Daily, weekly, monthly and all-time rankings • Longer sessions earn more: 1, 3, 5 and 8 points PROFILE • What you studied today and a summary of past days • A goal and a line about yourself • Your country flag and total points FOCUS • Mute notifications while a session runs • Keep the screen awake during a session • A daily reminder that calls you back at the same time every day BAYANIMAL PREMIUM The longer sessions are unlocked by subscription. • BayAnimal PRO — the 50 and 75-minute packages • BayAnimal MASTER — everything, including the 100-minute package Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account on confirmation of purchase. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.bayanimal.app/kullanim-kosullari Privacy Policy: https://www.bayanimal.app/gizlilik-politikasi Questions, problems, ideas: info@bayanimal.app

Screenshots

Lectio4 screens
BayAnimal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BayAnimal at 15.0 against Lectio's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lectio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and BayAnimal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lectio ships an update every 4 days, BayAnimal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Lectio versus BayAnimal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLectioBayAnimal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurhan Anil UnkayaFATIH SEZEN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lectio

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

BayAnimal

Subscriptions2
  • BayAnimal PRO$1.991 Month
  • BayAnimal MASTER$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Lectio free?
Lectio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BayAnimal free?
BayAnimal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lectio or BayAnimal have ads?
Neither Lectio nor BayAnimal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lectio or BayAnimal?
Lectio ships an update every 4 days, and BayAnimal every 2 days. Most recently, Lectio was updated on October 25, 2026 and BayAnimal on October 26, 2026.

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