Comparison

Nudge vs StudyNest

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

Head to head
About

Nudge

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
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Nudge is a homework planner and assignment reminder app for students. Connect Canvas, Schoology, Blackboard, Brightspace (D2L), Moodle, Sakai, ManageBac, Veracross or Blackbaud once, and every due date lands in one list, with a nudge before each deadline. Meet Pip, a small bird who lives on your windowsill. When something's due, his crest perks up and he nudges you, early enough to actually do it. WORKS WITH YOUR SCHOOL'S LMS - Canvas - Schoology - Blackboard - Brightspace (D2L) - Moodle - Sakai - ManageBac - Veracross - Blackbaud (myschoolapp) - Any other school calendar link (.ics) HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your school's platform. Nudge shows you exactly where its calendar link is. 2. Paste the link once. Every dated assignment, quiz and exam shows up, sorted by due date. 3. Pip nudges you before each deadline. If a teacher moves a due date, he tells you what changed. Nudge never asks for your school password. It reads the same private calendar link your school gives you for Apple Calendar or Google Calendar. TYPE IT LIKE A TEXT "stats quiz friday 10am" is a complete entry. Nudge reads the date and time straight out of what you type. No date pickers, no forms. ALWAYS KNOW WHAT'S NEXT Home opens on a live countdown to whatever's due first. It turns rose when it's close. NUDGED, NOT NAGGED Nudges only come for real deadlines, things due together share one nudge, and nothing lands overnight. Pip moves those to the evening before. LATE STILL COUNTS No streaks, no grades, no guilt. If something slips, Pip helps you send it anyway, and Mark all done clears an old backlog in one tap. MEET PIP He cheers when you finish something, naps when nothing's due, and gets dizzy if you boop him too much. His windowsill follows the seasons. NO ACCOUNT NEEDED Nudge works fully without signing in, and your assignments stay on your phone. Sign in only if you want your school link kept for a new phone. NUDGE EARLY BIRD (OPTIONAL) Everything above is free forever. Early Bird is for getting ahead: - A morning brief at wake-up: what's due today, and what to start - Plan it out: big essays, projects and exams split into small sessions, re-planned if one slips - Nudges two days early, plus a head start on big work - A live Lock Screen countdown for the last two hours before a deadline - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Snooze in your own words, like "remind me after practice" Early Bird is an auto-renewing subscription with a 1-month free trial on the yearly plan, or monthly. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Nudge reads standard .ics calendar feeds that you copy from your own school's site. Canvas, Schoology, Blackboard, Brightspace, D2L, Moodle, Sakai, ManageBac, Veracross and Blackbaud are trademarks of their owners. Nudge is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of them.

About

StudyNest

Features
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Turn a pile of homework into one clear, calm next step. StudyNest is a free homework planner and study helper built for students in grades 6 through 12. Whether you're in middle school, taking Honors, AP or IB classes, or preparing for the SAT, ACT or PSAT, StudyNest helps you start, stay focused and actually remember what you learn. A PLAN THAT FITS HOW YOU WORK Answer 7 quick questions and StudyNest tailors your plan to you. Then pick your grade and classes from more than 400 real courses, from middle school subjects to every AP and IB course. ONE GENTLE NEXT STEP No wall of overdue assignments. Your Home screen shows just one next step, so getting started feels doable instead of overwhelming. FOCUS TIMER THAT GROWS WITH YOU Hard to begin? Try a 2-minute start. Ready to dig in? Choose a 25-minute or 45-minute locked round, then take a 5-minute break. Watch your sprout grow with every session you finish. HOMEWORK, BROKEN INTO TINY STEPS The homework checklist splits big tasks into small, manageable pieces. When everything piles up, the Plan Tonight helper sorts out what to do first so your evening stays under control. STUDY BY TESTING YOURSELF Turn your notes into quizzes and flashcards, the proven way to remember more. Long readings are split into bite-sized chunks, with read-aloud when you want to listen instead. HELP WHEN YOU'RE STUCK The step-by-step study tutor walks you through tough problems one piece at a time, helping you understand the concept rather than just handing over an answer. FREE PRACTICE FOR EVERY CLASS Find free official practice resources matched to your classes, including Khan Academy, OpenStax, Bluebook and official ACT materials, all in one place. MADE FOR STUDENTS, TRUSTED BY PARENTS StudyNest is calm, encouraging and designed to build real study habits without stress. Parents can feel good knowing their student has a supportive tool for homework, test prep and staying organized. Download StudyNest for free and take your first small step tonight.

Screenshots

Nudge4 screens
StudyNest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StudyNest at none against Nudge's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Nudge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StudyNest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nudge versus StudyNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNudgeStudyNest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaker Studios LLCYerong Qian

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Nudge

Subscriptions3
  • Nudge Early Bird Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Nudge Early Bird Yearly1 Month trial$11.991 Year
  • Nudge Early Bird Yearly1 Month trial$29.991 Year
None

StudyNest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nudge free?
Nudge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StudyNest free?
StudyNest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nudge or StudyNest have ads?
Neither Nudge nor StudyNest shows ads.

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