Comparison

Studies vs 320 Guide

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

Head to head
About

Studies

This app helps you memorize information through digital flashcards. Create custom study notes with text, images, audio, and video. It supports various learning systems and syncs across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Rich media flashcards
  • Customizable note sides
  • iCloud syncing
  • Study scheduling (Spaced-Repetition, Leitner)
  • Multiple choice quizzes
  • Import/Export notes
Features
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Master your Studies. On macOS, iPadOS and iOS. Some things in life just have to be memorized. Words, facts, formulas, pictures, dates, procedures, even names and faces. Everything you do includes information that needs to reside in your head. Studies can help with that. Studies is a flashcard app for the serious student. It's a tool to extend your knowledge, and it doesn't matter what you want to learn — a new language, medicine, law, history, driving, fine art, music — from simple day-to-day tidbits, to knowledge of life changing importance. Studies is an app to help you achieve your learning goals. There are Studies apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac (separate purchase), and they sync up beautifully via iCloud. Start studying in class with Studies for Mac, continue on the bus ride home with Studies for iPhone, and finish off on the sofa with Studies for iPad. (Note: Studies was formerly called Mental Case.) FEATURES – Apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac (separate purchase) – Rich media study notes (flashcards), with formatted text, images, audio and video – Draw new images, and draw on existing images – Study notes with as many sides as you wish – Immersive study sessions – Sync all or part of your library via iCloud – Study scheduling for long-term learning or exam cram (Spaced-Repetition and Leitner systems) – Multiple choice quizzes – Export to share your notes – Import files: CSV, TSV, text, Excel, Anki – Migrate data from Mental Case app STUDIES FOR MAC Studies for Mac is available in the Mac App Store as a separate purchase. SUPPORT We love to get feedback about Studies, and answer any questions you may have. Please send email to support@mentalfaculty.com, or visit mentalfaculty.tenderapp.com EVERYONE'S A STUDENT Everyone's a student. A student of Spanish. A student of Physics. A student of Medicine, Law. A student of Art. A student of Nature...of People and Places. A student of Comedy, of Theatre. A student of Flight. A student of Love. A student of Life. Everyone's a student.

About

320 Guide

This unofficial training tool simplifies complex aircraft systems with clear explanations and detailed 3D visuals. Designed by experienced instructors, it helps pilots prepare for type ratings, upgrades, and recurrent training.

Highlights
  • Clear, concise system explanations
  • Detailed 3D cutaways and animations
  • Targeted training for pilots
  • Expert insights from instructors
  • Visual learning beyond manuals
Features
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Unlock the A320’s complexities with this powerful, unofficial training tool. Created by experienced A320 instructors, this app transforms intricate systems into clear, practical knowledge. Whether you’re preparing for your initial type rating, command upgrade, or recurrent training, this app is designed to sharpen your understanding and boost your confidence. Features: • Clear, Concise Explanations: Complex A320 systems broken down into simple, digestible concepts. • Unmatched Visual Learning: Go beyond flat diagrams—experience detailed 3D cutaways and animations that reveal how systems truly work, giving you a depth of understanding manuals can’t provide. • Targeted Training: Tailored for pilots pursuing their type rating, upgrade, or recurrent training. • Expert Insight: Learn from instructors with thousands of hours of A320 flight time and instructional experience. Leverage nearly two decades of real-world A320 expertise. See the aircraft like never before. Master the systems, master your career. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by the aircraft manufacturer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Studies4 screens
320 Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 320 Guide at Free against Studies's $4.99. 320 Guide also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%). Studies's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (384 vs 44). On rating, update cadence, 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

320 Guide is free to download; Studies costs $4.99 up front. 320 Guide sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Studies asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Studies against 4.6 for 320 Guide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studies has 384 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Studies's written reviews are positive against 100% of 320 Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studies ships an update every 2 months, 320 Guide monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Studies versus 320 Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudies320 Guide
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (384 ratings)4.6 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings384 — better44
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Mental FacultyFluge, LLC

Customer experience

Studies

All ratings384 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative29.0%

320 Guide

All ratings44 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Studies

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Sync failures leading to data loss
  • Crashes when adding audio or images
  • Disappearing top bar in iPad split-screen
  • Inability to properly display accented characters
  • Quizlet search functionality causing app crashes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved Anki import/export
  • Better Apple Pencil and drawing support
  • Ability to edit cards during study sessions
  • Customizable font sizes and text formatting
  • Enhanced math equation support

320 Guide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Studies

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

320 Guide

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Access$9.991 Month
  • Premium Access$12.993 Months
  • Type Rating Access$29.996 Months
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  • A320 Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Premium Access$39.991 Year
  • A320 Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Discount$39.99
  • Premium Access$79.99

Questions

Is Studies free?
Studies costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 320 Guide free?
320 Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Studies or 320 Guide?
Studies and 320 Guide are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 384 and 44 ratings respectively.
Do Studies or 320 Guide have ads?
Neither Studies nor 320 Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Studies or 320 Guide?
Studies ships an update every 2 months, and 320 Guide monthly. Most recently, Studies was updated on October 19, 2026 and 320 Guide on October 17, 2026.

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