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MyStudyLife alternatives
MyStudyLife compared with 5 alternatives: Power Planner, Shovel, School Assistant, Smart Timetable and Saturn.
MyStudyLife has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.99 per month, or $39.99 per year. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyStudyLifeThis tool | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Power Planner | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Shovel | Free trial · from $39/yr | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| School Assistant | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| Smart Timetable | Free plan · from $0.99 | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Saturn | Free | Free | iOS, Android |
How each one differs from MyStudyLife
- Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Power Planner
Homework planner with class schedules and GPA calculation
- Power Planner starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (Premium, unlocks every platform). MyStudyLife starts at $6.99 per month, or $39.99 per year.
- Only Power Planner lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Power Planner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MyStudyLife also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Students who want grades and GPA worked out next to their homework list
- Free trial · from $39/yr
Shovel
Study planner that checks if you have time for every task
- Shovel starts at $39 per year ($3.25 per month), or $9.79 billed monthly. MyStudyLife starts at $6.99 per month, or $39.99 per year.
- MyStudyLife has a free plan. Shovel does not, though it has a free trial.
- Shovel also covers time blocking.
- MyStudyLife also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: College students planning a full semester of readings, assignments and exams
- Free
School Assistant
Free school planner for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- School Assistant is free. MyStudyLife starts at $6.99 per month, or $39.99 per year.
- Only School Assistant lists a macOS app.
- Only MyStudyLife lists a web app.
- Only MyStudyLife lists an Android app.
- MyStudyLife also covers calendar and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Students on Apple devices who want a planner at no cost
- Free plan · from $0.99
Smart Timetable
Class schedule and homework planner with rotating timetables
- Smart Timetable starts at $0.99 to $7.99 (US App Store in-app purchases; terms mostly not shown). MyStudyLife starts at $6.99 per month, or $39.99 per year.
- Only Smart Timetable lists a macOS app.
- MyStudyLife also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Students and teachers whose timetable rotates over two to four weeks
- Free
Saturn
Free social calendar app built around school schedules and friends
- Saturn is free. MyStudyLife starts at $6.99 per month, or $39.99 per year.
- Only MyStudyLife lists a web app.
- Saturn also covers natural-language input.
- MyStudyLife also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: High school students with rotating, block or A/B day schedules
Limits worth knowing in MyStudyLife
- The free plan holds up to 5 tasks at a time. Subtasks, repeating tasks, Calendar Sync and Activities need MSL+.
- On the free plan Scout is limited to the first timetable scan and a few chats.
- The vendor lists web, iPhone and Android versions only. There is no separate Mac or Windows app.
- Prices are from the US App Store description, which says they may vary by region. The vendor's MSL+ page lists no price.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MyStudyLife?
The alternatives to MyStudyLife in this directory are Power Planner, Shovel, School Assistant, Smart Timetable and Saturn. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MyStudyLife.
Is there a free alternative to MyStudyLife?
Yes. School Assistant and Saturn are free to use. Power Planner and Smart Timetable have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which MyStudyLife alternatives work on Windows?
The MyStudyLife listing does not include a Windows app. Power Planner lists one.
Which MyStudyLife alternatives work on macOS?
The MyStudyLife listing does not include a macOS app. Power Planner, School Assistant and Smart Timetable list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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