Comparison

My Study Life vs Pratt Safe

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

Head to head
About

My Study Life

Organize your academic life with this comprehensive planner. Track classes, homework, grades, and exams, and get AI-powered study assistance. Plan extracurriculars and share your schedule with family.

Highlights
  • AI Study Coach (Scout)
  • Smart Class Scheduler
  • Homework Planner & Task Manager
  • Grade Tracking & GPA Overview
  • Exam Tracker & Study Planner
  • Focus Timer
  • Extracurricular Planner
  • Family Connect
Features
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Trusted by 10 million students worldwide. New school year, all in one place — build your schedule, track homework, and let Scout help you plan and stay on top of it all. MyStudyLife is the #1 student planner — trusted by over 10 million students across 187 countries to organize classes, manage homework, track grades, and prepare for exams. "Staying organized is a critical part of being a disciplined student, and the MyStudyLife app is an excellent organizer." — The New York Times "MyStudyLife offers a comprehensive palette of schedules, timetables and personalized notifications" — Forbes Whether you're starting a new semester in high school with a rotating schedule, heading off to college, or juggling lectures, labs, and deadlines at university, MyStudyLife brings your entire academic life together in one place. SCOUT: YOUR AI STUDY COACH Meet Scout, MyStudyLife's new AI Study Coach. Ask Scout to help plan your studying, track your workload, or figure out how to organize your week — plus reminders to keep you on track. SMART CLASS SCHEDULER Build your class schedule in minutes, with support for weekly & rotating schedules. View your daily and weekly calendar with color-coded classes, assignments, and exams. HOMEWORK PLANNER & TASK MANAGER Stay on top of every assignment by organizing tasks, setting deadlines, creating subtasks, and receiving timely reminders. Track recurring coursework each semester. GRADE TRACKING Log your grades and assessments as you go, so you always know where you stand and what it'll take to hit your target GPA. EXAM TRACKER & STUDY PLANNER Plan ahead for exams with study schedules and reminders. Spread your study sessions over time to reduce stress and improve preparation. FOCUS TIMER Boost productivity with the built-in Focus timer. Study in focused intervals while building healthier study habits. XTRA PLANNER Organize extracurriculars, clubs, sports, volunteering, part-time jobs, and personal commitments — not just school. FAMILY CONNECT Share your schedule with a parent or guardian. Family Connect keeps everyone informed while students stay in control of what they share. SYNC EVERYWHERE Your classes, assignments, exams, and schedules stay synced across every device automatically. WIDGETS & PERSONALIZATION See upcoming classes and deadlines from your Home Screen widgets. Light and Dark Mode included. FEATURES Scout: AI Study Coach for studying, workload & reminders Schedule Scan: add your timetable from a photo Weekly and rotating class schedules Homework planner with reminders and priorities Grade tracking and GPA overview Exam calendar and study planner Subtasks for complex assignments Built-in Focus timer Xtra Planner for extracurricular activities iCal calendar synchronization Home Screen widgets WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE MYSTUDYLIFE Built specifically for students and designed with executive function in mind — not a generic calendar or paper planner. Download MyStudyLife today and start the new school year organized. MYSTUDYLIFE+ & FAMILY CONNECT SUBSCRIPTIONS Free to download. Optional auto-renewing subscriptions unlock premium features: • MyStudyLife+ (Individual): $6.99/month or $39.99/year ($3.33/mo equivalent) • Family Connect, 1 Student: $9.99/month or $59.99/year ($5.00/mo equivalent) • Family Connect, 2 Students: $14.99/month or $89.99/year ($7.50/mo equivalent) • Family Connect, 3-5 Students: $19.99/month or $119.99/year ($10.00/mo equivalent) Prices shown in USD; may vary by region. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time from your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.mystudylife.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Pratt Safe

This app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus safety. It offers emergency contacts, real-time location sharing for safety alerts, and tools to report concerns directly to security.

Highlights
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Mobile Bluelight (real-time location)
  • Friend Walk (location sharing)
  • Tip Reporting
  • Virtual WalkHome (security monitoring)
  • Safety Toolbox
  • Campus and Transit Maps
  • Emergency Plans
Features
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Pratt Safe is the official safety app of Pratt Institute. It is the only app that integrates with Pratt Institute's safety and security systems. The Department of Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Pratt Institute campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Pratt Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Pratt Institute area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Pratt Institute security in real-time in case of a crisis  - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Pratt Institute security. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Security to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app.       - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time.       - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position.       - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Maps       - Campus Map: Navigate around the Pratt Institute area.       - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Pratt Institute. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Pratt Institute safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

My Study Life4 screens
Pratt Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Study Life at 61% against Pratt Safe's 17%. My Study Life also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 16). Pratt Safe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. My Study Life sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Pratt Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Study Life holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Study Life has 6.2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of My Study Life's written reviews are positive against 17% of Pratt Safe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Study Life ships an update every 9 days, Pratt Safe every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
My Study Life versus Pratt Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Study LifePratt Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.2K ratings) — better2.3 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings6.2K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMy Study Life, Ltd.Pratt Institute

Customer experience

My Study Life

All ratings6,243 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews992 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative28.3%

Pratt Safe

All ratings16 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative68.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

My Study Life

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Classes and assignments not displaying properly
  • Time and date entries not saving correctly
  • Unexpected app crashes and data loss
  • Login and account sync issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to set custom reminders
  • Implement recurring tasks and events
  • Include a grade tracking feature
  • Provide an iPad-optimized version
  • Add a widget for quick access

Pratt Safe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

My Study Life

Subscriptions10
  • MSL Premium- Weekly$2.997 Days
  • MyStudyLife+ (1 month)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • MSL+ Family Monthly 1 Student$9.991 Month
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  • MSL+ Monthly Family 2 Students$14.991 Month
  • Family+ 3-5 Students Monthly$19.991 Month
  • MyStudyLife+ Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • MyStudyLife+ (1 year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Family+ 1 Student Annual$59.991 Year
  • Family+ 2 Students Annual$89.991 Year
  • Family + 3-5 Students Annual$119.991 Year
None

Pratt Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Study Life free?
My Study Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pratt Safe free?
Pratt Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Study Life or Pratt Safe?
My Study Life is rated higher. My Study Life averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Pratt Safe averages 2.3 from 16 ratings.
Do My Study Life or Pratt Safe have ads?
My Study Life shows ads; Pratt Safe does not.
Which is updated more often, My Study Life or Pratt Safe?
My Study Life ships an update every 9 days, and Pratt Safe every 3 days. Most recently, My Study Life was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pratt Safe on November 3, 2026.

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