Get Revising vs Shovel

Get Revising8.1Visit Shovel7.4Visit

Higher score Get Revising #1 in Study Planner Apps 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Get Revising

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Shovel #7 in Study Planner Apps 7.4/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Shovel

• Get Revising fits best

  Free web-based revision planning and study resources

• Shovel fits best

  Students wanting time-blocking with LMS imports

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Side by side

Feature	Get Revising 8.1/10 Visit ↗	Shovel 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	7.4
Ranking	#1 in Study Planner Apps	#7 in Study Planner Apps
Best for	Free web-based revision planning and study resources	Students wanting time-blocking with LMS imports
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$39/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Built for	Solo	Solo, Small business
Features Get Revising 0/5 · Shovel 4/5
Assignment tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Exam planning	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Revision scheduling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Recurring study sessions	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Calendar sync	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Available platforms	Not checked yet	web, ios, android
Our review
Pros	Combines timetables, flashcards, quizzes, notes and mindmaps Covers GCSE, AS, A-level and International Baccalaureate preparation Lets members create and share subject and qualification resources	Imports syllabus PDFs and connects with Canvas, Moodle, and Google Classroom Combines workload estimates, time blocks, timers, grades, and progress tracking Works across web, iOS, and Android with calendar integrations
Cons	Web-only access means there are no mobile apps Offline study access is not supported Its focus is secondary-level exam preparation	No free plan is available Desktop setup is required before using the mobile experience The monthly plan costs $9.79, while the annual plan uses annual billing
Our verdict	Get Revising is a free, web-based study platform for students preparing for GCSE, AS, A-level and International Baccalaureate exams. Its core planning tool creates revision timetables, while the wider workspace includes revision notes,… Read the review →	Shovel is a study-planning application for college students who need more than a basic task list. It brings coursework, assignments, exams, classes, activities, and available study time into one schedule. Students can import syllabus PDFs… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Get Revising — where it wins

  • Combines timetables, flashcards, quizzes, notes and mindmaps
  • Covers GCSE, AS, A-level and International Baccalaureate preparation
  • Lets members create and share subject and qualification resources

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only access means there are no mobile apps
  • Offline study access is not supported
  • Its focus is secondary-level exam preparation

• Shovel — where it wins

  • Imports syllabus PDFs and connects with Canvas, Moodle, and Google Classroom
  • Combines workload estimates, time blocks, timers, grades, and progress tracking
  • Works across web, iOS, and Android with calendar integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Desktop setup is required before using the mobile experience
  • The monthly plan costs $9.79, while the annual plan uses annual billing

• Get Revising8.1/10 · Free plan

  A free web planner that combines revision schedules with broad exam-study resources.

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• Shovel7.4/10 · 7-day trial

  A focused planner for turning coursework, deadlines, and study time into a workable schedule.

  Visit ShovelFull verdict →