Comparison

My Study Life vs Deckloop

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

This app helps students organize their academic life by tracking homework, managing schedules, and planning for exams. It offers tools for effective study and can sync across devices. An optional parent portal provides shared visibility for support.

Highlights
  • Smart class scheduler
  • Homework planner with reminders
  • Exam tracker and revision planning
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Weekly and daily calendar views
  • Advanced task management
  • Xtra planner for extracurriculars
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

Deckloop

Features
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Turn notes and PDFs into AI flashcards. Practise with tests and explanations, then focus on the concepts you need to review. CREATE FROM YOUR STUDY MATERIAL Generate decks from topics, pasted notes, PDFs, webpages or YouTube links. Import existing cards from Anki packages, CSV or JSON, or create your own decks and cards manually. BUILD RECALL WITH FOCUSED REVIEW Choose Review, Learn or Cram sessions. Study flashcards and multiple-choice cards, reveal answers and rate your recall to guide future reviews. TEST YOUR UNDERSTANDING Use practice tests to check what you can retrieve and apply. Review answer feedback and explanations when a concept needs more attention. SEE WHERE TO FOCUS NEXT Track card mastery, study activity and concept-level progress. Return to weaker concepts and keep your revision focused. KEEP YOUR STUDY LIBRARY WITH YOU Study on iPhone and iPad. Review previously cached cards offline, then sync your study activity when you reconnect. Browse public decks to find material for your next study session. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND AI USAGE An account and an active subscription or eligible trial are required for full product access. Deckloop Premium offers monthly and annual subscriptions. Paid plans include an AI allowance that resets monthly, including on the annual plan; the trial includes a smaller allowance. AI use is limited, and usage varies by task. AI creation requires an internet connection and your consent to share study material with the AI provider. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Prices and any eligible trial are shown in the app before purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.deckloop.io/ios/privacy

Screenshots

My Study Life4 screens
Deckloop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Deckloop at none against My Study Life's shown. Deckloop also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases, 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. My Study Life sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Deckloop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Study Life ships an update every 9 days, Deckloop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
My Study Life versus Deckloop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Study LifeDeckloop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB21 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMy Study Life, Ltd.Deckloop Limited

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

Deckloop

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
2 purchases

Deckloop

Subscriptions2
  • Deckloop Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Deckloop Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is My Study Life free?
My Study Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deckloop free?
Deckloop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Study Life or Deckloop have ads?
My Study Life shows ads; Deckloop does not.
Which is updated more often, My Study Life or Deckloop?
My Study Life ships an update every 9 days, and Deckloop every 2 days. Most recently, My Study Life was updated on October 18, 2026 and Deckloop on October 10, 2026.

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