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Head-to-head · Study Planner Apps

Shovel vs MyStudyLife

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Shovel #7 in Study Planner Apps 7.4/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Shovel
MyStudyLife #11 in Study Planner Apps 7.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit MyStudyLife

Shovel leads on 0 checks, MyStudyLife on 1, and 5 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 scoreShovel · 7.4/10
  • Free planonly MyStudyLife
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresMyStudyLife · 5 of 5

Shovel scores higher on our rubric for study planner apps: 7.4 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #11.

MyStudyLife offers free plan; Shovel doesn't.

Shovel is the better fit for students wanting time-blocking with LMS imports. MyStudyLife is the better fit for students wanting a complete cross-platform planner.

  • Shovel fits best

    Students wanting time-blocking with LMS imports

  • MyStudyLife fits best

    Students wanting a complete cross-platform planner

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Side by side

Feature Shovel 7.4/10 Visit ↗ MyStudyLife 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 7.0
Ranking #7 in Study Planner Apps #11 in Study Planner Apps
Best for Students wanting time-blocking with LMS imports Students wanting a complete cross-platform planner
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $39/yr $39.99/yr
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 7 days 7 days
Free trial length 7 days · card required 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Desktop Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat Email, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Shovel 4/5 · MyStudyLife 5/5
Assignment tracking ✓ ✓
Exam planning ✓ ✓
Revision scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Recurring study sessions ✓ ✓
Calendar sync ✓ ✓
Specs
Available platforms web, ios, android web, ios, android
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • Unlimited tasks require the paid MSL+ plan
  • Unlimited Scout AI is included with MSL+, not Free
  • Calendar Sync is listed as an MSL+ feature
Our verdict

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…

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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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  1. ShovelStudy Planner Apps 7.47-day trial
  2. MyStudyLifeStudy Planner Apps 7.0Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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
  • Shovel7.4/10 · 7-day trial

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

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  • MyStudyLife7.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A complete cross-platform planner with a capable free tier and focused paid upgrades.

    Visit MyStudyLifeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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