Comparison

My Study Life vs ClassDeck

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

ClassDeck

Features
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ClassDeck is the school planner that keeps your whole student life in one place — your weekly class timetable, homework and assignments, exam countdowns, and a full grade and GPA tracker. It works completely offline, with no account and no sign-up, so your school data stays private on your device. Whether you are in middle school, high school, college or university, ClassDeck is built to make your term calmer and more organized. Set up your subjects once, drop your classes onto a beautiful weekly timetable, and let ClassDeck show you exactly what class is happening now and what comes next. WEEKLY CLASS TIMETABLE - Build a clean weekly class schedule with subject, teacher, room and color. - A clear "now and next" card tells you which class is on and what follows. - Rotating A/B week support for schools with alternating timetables. - Tap any class to edit it in seconds. HOMEWORK & ASSIGNMENT TRACKER - Add assignments with a due date, priority and to-do, in-progress or done status. - Attach a photo of the worksheet or whiteboard and add notes. - Smart filters: today, this week, overdue, done, or everything at once. - Check off homework as you finish it and watch your workload shrink. - Optional reminders before each due date so nothing slips through. EXAM COUNTDOWNS - Add every exam and deadline and see a clear days-until countdown. - A calendar view marks every exam and deadline at a glance. - A simple revision tip helps you spread your study before the big day. GRADES & GPA TRACKER - Record marks for any grading scale: percentage, points or GPA on a 4.0 scale. - Weighted categories (exams, homework, labs) give you an accurate average. - See each subject's average and your overall GPA update instantly. - A term overview chart shows how every course is going. INSIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS - A consistency heatmap shows how steadily you complete your homework. - This week vs last week comparison and your best day of the week. - Personal records: best day, best week, current and longest streak. - A grade trend chart follows your marks over time. - Dozens of achievements to unlock as you stay on top of your work. PRIVATE & OFFLINE - 100% offline. No account, no login, no cloud, no tracking of your school data. - Everything is stored locally on your device. - Export and import a JSON backup whenever you want, entirely on-device. FULLY LOCALIZED - Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese. PERFECT FOR - High school and middle school students who want a simple homework planner. - College and university students juggling a class schedule and exam dates. - Anyone who wants a private student timetable and grade tracker without a subscription. ClassDeck brings your class schedule, homework tracker, exam countdowns and grade book together into one polished, distraction-free planner. Start the school year organized — add your subjects, build your timetable, and let ClassDeck handle the rest. ClassDeck is a personal study companion and is not affiliated with any school, college or examination board.

Screenshots

My Study Life4 screens
ClassDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClassDeck at none against My Study Life's 10. ClassDeck also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. ClassDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
My Study Life versus ClassDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Study LifeClassDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMy Study Life, Ltd.Ferran Espuna

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

ClassDeck

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

ClassDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Study Life free?
My Study Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClassDeck free?
ClassDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Study Life or ClassDeck have ads?
Both My Study Life and ClassDeck show ads.

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