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Head-to-head · Study Planner Apps

MyStudyLife vs Helium

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score MyStudyLife #11 in Study Planner Apps 7.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit MyStudyLife
Helium #37 in Study Planner Apps 4.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Helium

MyStudyLife leads on 0 checks, Helium on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMyStudyLife · 7.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly MyStudyLife
  • Most featuresMyStudyLife · 5 of 5

MyStudyLife scores higher on our rubric for study planner apps: 7.0 against 4.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #37.

MyStudyLife is the better fit for students wanting a complete cross-platform planner. Helium is the better fit for students wanting a free, extensible planner.

  • MyStudyLife fits best

    Students wanting a complete cross-platform planner

  • Helium fits best

    Students wanting a free, extensible planner

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Side by side

Feature MyStudyLife 7.0/10 Visit ↗ Helium 4.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.0 4.0
Ranking #11 in Study Planner Apps #37 in Study Planner Apps
Best for Students wanting a complete cross-platform planner Students wanting a free, extensible planner
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $39.99/yr Free
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Tickets, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features MyStudyLife 5/5 · Helium 4/5
Assignment tracking ✓ ✓
Exam planning ✓ ✓
Revision scheduling ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Recurring study sessions ✓ ✓
Calendar sync ✓ ✓
Specs
Available platforms web, ios, android web, ios, android, api
Our review
Pros
  • Combines classes, assignments, exams, revision, and recurring tasks
  • Works across web, iOS, and Android with calendar synchronization
  • Free plan covers timetables, homework, revision, and exam tracking
  • Tracks classes, assignments, grades, notes, exams, and reminders
  • Works across web, iOS, and Android with calendar integrations
  • Public REST API supports programmatic access and bulk imports
Cons
  • Unlimited tasks require the paid MSL+ plan
  • Unlimited Scout AI is included with MSL+, not Free
  • Calendar Sync is listed as an MSL+ feature
  • Designed for academic planning rather than general project management
  • Hypothetical grade calculations do not replace official grade records
  • API-based customization may require technical knowledge
Our verdict

MyStudyLife is a study-planning app for school, college, and university students who want classes, assignments, exams, revision, reminders, and study sessions in one planner. It supports class schedules and rotating timetables, assignment…

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Helium is a free, open-source planner for students in middle school, high school, college, university, graduate school, and homeschool settings. It brings classes, recurring schedules, assignments, grades, notes, reminders, exams, and…

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  1. MyStudyLifeStudy Planner Apps 7.0Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. HeliumStudy Planner Apps 4.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MyStudyLife — where it wins

    • Combines classes, assignments, exams, revision, and recurring tasks
    • Works across web, iOS, and Android with calendar synchronization
    • Free plan covers timetables, homework, revision, and exam tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Unlimited tasks require the paid MSL+ plan
    • Unlimited Scout AI is included with MSL+, not Free
    • Calendar Sync is listed as an MSL+ feature

  • Helium — where it wins

    • Tracks classes, assignments, grades, notes, exams, and reminders
    • Works across web, iOS, and Android with calendar integrations
    • Public REST API supports programmatic access and bulk imports

    Where it doesn't

    • Designed for academic planning rather than general project management
    • Hypothetical grade calculations do not replace official grade records
    • API-based customization may require technical knowledge

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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