Study-Track vs Shovel

Study-Track7.7Visit Shovel7.4Visit

Higher score Study-Track #4 in Study Planner Apps 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Study-Track

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

• Study-Track fits best

  Desktop learners planning around exam dates

• Shovel fits best

  Students wanting time-blocking with LMS imports

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Side by side

Feature	Study-Track 7.7/10 Visit ↗	Shovel 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.4
Ranking	#4 in Study Planner Apps	#7 in Study Planner Apps
Best for	Desktop learners planning around exam dates	Students wanting time-blocking with LMS imports
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	€34.99/yr	$39/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Live chat
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Study-Track 4/5 · Shovel 4/5
Assignment tracking	✓	✓
Exam planning	✓	✓
Revision scheduling	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Recurring study sessions	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Calendar sync	✓	✓
Specs
Available platforms	web, windows, macos	web, ios, android
Our review
Pros	Adapts study plans to calendar availability and exam dates Tracks syllabus chapters, exam readiness, deadlines, and course stats Offers web, Windows, and macOS access plus a free plan	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	Premium monthly pricing is not shown Desktop installers are not uploaded yet No integrations are listed	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	Study-Track is a study planner and tracking app for students who want to organize study time around their schedules and exam dates. Its weekly calendar supports drag-and-drop study blocks, and timetable import accepts supported university… 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

• Study-Track — where it wins

  • Adapts study plans to calendar availability and exam dates
  • Tracks syllabus chapters, exam readiness, deadlines, and course stats
  • Offers web, Windows, and macOS access plus a free plan

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium monthly pricing is not shown
  • Desktop installers are not uploaded yet
  • No integrations are listed

• 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

• Study-Track7.7/10 · Free plan

  Adaptive exam planning with calendars, readiness tracking, and desktop options.

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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 →