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Study and homework tools

Flashcards, quizzes, note tools and homework helpers.

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Facts from each maker's own pages (terms, pricing, privacy), with our one-line take. A to Z; we rank nothing until we have tried it.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Anki

    Ankitects Pty Ltd (AnkiWeb); AnkiDroid by volunteers · ages about 12+ (self-directed learners)

    Excellent for older, motivated students who will build their own decks; too bare for most young children.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Atom Learning

    Atom Learning Ltd (UK) · ages about 7-16 (UK Year 3 to GCSE)

    Useful for UK families set on the 11+ or GCSEs; families outside the UK or not chasing selective schools can skip it.

  • Desk researchFreeNo ads

    Bluebook

    College Board · ages grades 8-12 (about 13-18)

    Every student taking the digital SAT, PSAT or AP Exams should practice in it; families should read the monitoring rules before installing it on a personal laptop.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Brainly

    Brainly · ages grades 7-12

    May suit teens who want structured homework practice and parents who want a human in the loop; ad tracking and public posting are drawbacks for younger children.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Brainscape

    Brainscape · ages all ages; most useful about 10+

    A clean, ad-free flashcard choice for students who can read and self-study; little here for young children.

  • Desk researchPaidNo ads

    CENTURY

    CENTURY-TECH Limited (UK) · ages about 6-16 (KS1 to GCSE), plus post-16

    A sensible home or school add-on for UK families; families outside the UK curriculum will find less fit.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    ChatGPT

    OpenAI · ages 13-17 in the teen experience; adults

    Most teens will meet it anyway, so link a parent account and turn on Study Mode; families wanting a tutor that never gives answers should look at a purpose-built one.

  • Desk researchFreeNo ads

    CK-12 (with Flexi AI tutor)

    CK-12 Foundation (nonprofit) · ages about 6-18 (grades 1-12)

    Useful free study help for middle and high schoolers with an adult checking in; parents who don't want an AI chatbot or AI training on their child's input should look elsewhere.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Claude

    Anthropic · ages 18+ (adults)

    A tool for parents and adult students, not for children; families wanting a teen chatbot need one whose terms allow teens.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Course Hero

    Course Hero, Inc. (Learneo, Inc.) · ages 13+ (aimed at college students)

    Not a good fit for most teens; parents should treat it as an answer source that can undercut real learning.

  • Desk researchFreeNo ads

    Discover Summer

    National Summer Learning Association (nonprofit) · ages parents of K-12 kids

    A quick starting point for parents planning a low-cost summer; kids get nothing from it directly.

  • Desk researchPaidNo ads

    DoodleMaths

    Doodle Learning (Discovery Education Europe) · ages about 4-14 (EYFS to KS3)

    A reasonable paid daily-practice app for UK-curriculum families who want short sessions; skip it if you want proof from independent studies or a free option.

  • Desk researchPaid

    Ei Mindspark

    Educational Initiatives (Ei) · ages classes 1-10 (about 6-16)

    One of the few practice tools with a real randomized trial behind it; best for families following Indian curricula who accept a dated privacy policy.

  • Desk researchPaid

    Embibe

    Embibe (Indiavidual Learning Ltd) · ages classes 1-12 and exam prep (about 6-18+)

    Useful for Indian students preparing for board or entrance exams; privacy-minded parents should note the ad tracking.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Forest

    Seekrtech Co., Ltd. · ages about 10+ (study use); minors with a parent's help

    A light, kind nudge for teens who want to study without their phone; parents who need hard limits should use device controls instead.

  • Desk researchFreeNo ads

    Freerice

    UN World Food Programme · ages about 9 and up

    A good fit for older kids and classes who like quick quiz drills with a cause attached; young readers will find it too text-heavy.

  • Desk researchThrough schoolsNo ads

    Gale In Context: Elementary

    Gale, part of Cengage Group · ages grades K-5 (about 5-11)

    A safe, free-through-the-library place for young kids to start research projects; check your library's website for a login.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Gauth

    ByteDance (US operator: TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC) · ages 13+

    Popular with teens for quick answers, which is the problem; families who care about learning the steps should look elsewhere.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)

    Google · ages 13+ on a personal account; all ages through school accounts

    A strong study aid for teens working from their own readings; younger children should use it only through a school account.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Gizmo

    Gizmo AI Ltd · ages 13+ (teens and up)

    Can help a motivated teen revise from their own notes; parents should know about the user chat before saying yes.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Goblin Tools

    Skyhook BV (Bram De Buyser) · ages about 10 and up (App Store rating 9+)

    Helpful for teens who struggle to start tasks, ideally set up with a parent; younger kids need an adult using it with them.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Google Gemini

    Google · ages under 13 with Family Link; 13+ on own account

    Usable for supervised homework help with a parent nearby; parents of young children should leave it off in Family Link unless they sit with the child.

  • Desk researchFree

    Google Learn About

    Google · ages teens and adults (no age shown on the page)

    Interesting for curious teens and adults who want guided explanations; parents of younger kids should wait for clearer age and privacy rules.

  • Desk researchFreeNo ads

    Google Learn Your Way

    Google · ages about 15-18 and adults (tested with 15- to 18-year-olds)

    Worth a try for high schoolers who learn better with audio, maps or quizzes than plain text; it is a demo, so do not plan schoolwork around it.

  • Desk researchFree

    Google Lens homework help

    Google · ages 13+ on own account; younger with Family Link

    Handy for a parent checking homework; children who need to learn the steps are better served by a tutor that holds answers back.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Grammarly

    Superhuman (the company formerly called Grammarly) · ages about 13-18 and adults (high school, college)

    Useful for teens 13+ who want cleaner writing and will use it as a checker, but parents of kids still learning to write should know how much of the writing it can do for them.

  • Desk researchPaidNo ads

    IXL

    IXL Learning · ages about 4-18 (pre-K to grade 12)

    Good for families and schools that want lots of standards-aligned practice with clear reports; kids who get anxious about scores or need concept teaching may do better elsewhere.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    K5 Learning

    K5 Learning · ages about 5-11 (grades K-5)

    Handy for parents who want quick printable practice for K-5; families looking for an interactive or adaptive program should look elsewhere.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Keybr

    keybr.com · ages about 10+

    A solid free trainer for teens serious about touch typing; young kids will do better with a game-style tutor.

  • Desk researchFreeNo ads

    Khan Academy

    Khan Academy (nonprofit) · ages about 5-18 and adults (grades K-12, plus college and test prep)

    A strong free default for families and schools that will set a weekly routine; kids who need a game to stay engaged may do better with something more playful.

  • Desk researchFree

    Kiddle

    Kiddle (not affiliated with Google) · ages young kids who search the web

    A handy free search page for young kids at home or school; set it as the homepage alongside other filters, not instead of them.

  • Desk researchFree

    KidzSearch

    KidzSearch · ages about 7-14

    A reasonable filtered search page for younger students; parents may want to block the community sections.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Knowt

    Knowt Inc. · ages about 13-18 and college

    A solid free flashcard and test-prep tool for teens 13+, best when a parent has given the AI consent the terms require; kids under 13 should not use it.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Math Antics

    Math Plus Motion, LLC · ages about 8-14 (grades 3-8 topics)

    A strong free explainer for a child stuck on a basic math idea; families who need practice, feedback or a full course should pair it with something else.

  • Desk researchFree

    Math is Fun

    Rod Pierce (MathsIsFun.com) · ages about 6-18 (K-12)

    A dependable free math reference for looking things up at home; a child who needs a structured course or tutoring will want more.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Mathway

    Chegg · ages about 12-18 and college

    Fine for an older student checking work they have already tried, but a poor fit for younger kids or anyone likely to copy answers; families wanting explanations should look at tools built to teach.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Microsoft Copilot

    Microsoft · ages 13+

    A reasonable chatbot for teens on Windows or with a school account; younger children should skip it since the terms set 13 as the floor.

  • Desk researchFree

    Monkeytype

    Monkeytype (Miodec, open source) · ages about 10+

    Great for a teen who already touch-types and wants to get faster; beginners should learn the keys elsewhere first.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    myHomework Student Planner

    instin, LLC · ages 13+ for personal accounts; schools use it across K-12

    Still works as a plain free planner for teens; families who want active support may prefer a planner that is updated more often.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Notion

    Notion Labs, Inc. · ages 14+

    A strong planner for organized teens 14 and up; younger kids are not allowed and are better off with something simpler.

  • Desk researchFreeNo ads

    Official SAT Practice (College Board)

    College Board · ages about 13-18 (grades 8-12)

    The first stop for any teen preparing for the SAT or PSAT; parents should help their teen opt out of Student Search Service if they don't want college marketing.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    OpenStax

    OpenStax, a nonprofit initiative of Rice University · ages about 14 and up (high school and college)

    A solid free textbook source for teens and homeschooling families at the high school level; parents of younger children will find little here.

  • Desk researchFreeNo ads

    oPhysics

    Tom Walsh · ages about 13-18 (high school physics)

    A solid free tool for high school physics students and teachers; younger children will find it too advanced.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Perplexity

    Perplexity AI, Inc. · ages 13+

    Better for parents and adult learners than for teens on their own; if a teen uses it, check the sources together.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Photomath

    Photomath d.o.o. · ages 13+

    Useful for teens checking their own work; younger children are not allowed and answer-copying is a real risk.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    PW (Physics Wallah)

    PhysicsWallah Private Limited · ages about 11-18 (classes 6-12), plus adults

    A low-cost choice for Indian teens preparing for JEE, NEET or boards; parents should read the advertising clause and watch the workload.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    QANDA

    Mathpresso Inc. · ages about 11-18

    Can help an older student check their work and see the steps, but it is an answer engine with ads and tracking; younger kids and families wary of data collection should skip it.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Quizlet

    Quizlet, Inc. · ages about 10-18; restricted mode for 13 and under

    A solid study tool for middle and high schoolers; pay for Plus or use school access to avoid ads.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Ratatype

    Ratatype · ages about 13+ (per its own policy)

    Reasonable for teens learning to touch type; for younger students, schools should pick a tool built and licensed for under-13s.

  • Desk researchFreeNo ads

    RumorGuard

    News Literacy Project (nonprofit) · ages teens and adults (about 13+)

    A useful free habit-builder for teens and parents learning to spot fakes together; younger children should use it with an adult.

  • Desk researchThrough schoolsNo ads

    Sparx Maths

    Sparx Learning · ages 11-16 (UK Key Stage 3 and GCSE)

    Families get it through school; it suits steady weekly practice, and parents should tell teachers if the target becomes a source of stress.

  • Desk researchPaid

    Sylvan Learning tutoring

    Sylvan Learning (Unleashed Brands) · ages grades K-12

    Suits families who want a human tutor and structured plan and can pay hourly rates; skip it if you need a low-cost or self-paced option.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Symbolab

    Learneo (also owner of QuillBot) · ages about 12-18 and college

    Good for high schoolers and college students who want to see worked steps after trying a problem; younger kids and families worried about data use should skip it.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Tiimo

    Tiimo A/S · ages about 9+ (App Store rating)

    A good fit for a teen with ADHD who wants to plan their own day; younger kids need a parent to set it up and watch the data settings.

  • Desk researchFree

    Toporopa

    EastDock Media (Amsterdam) · ages about 8 and up

    A simple free way for kids to drill European geography before a test; parents may want an ad blocker or the world version for broader practice.

  • Desk researchPaidNo ads

    Varsity Tutors

    Nerdy Inc. · ages about 6-18 and adults (elementary to graduate school)

    Useful for families who want live one-on-one help, especially for test prep; get prices and cancellation terms in writing, and decide whether you are comfortable with recorded sessions.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Vocabulary.com

    Vocabulary.com, a division of IXL Learning · ages about 10-18 and adults (middle school, high school, test prep)

    A good pick for middle and high schoolers building vocabulary or prepping for tests; younger children are better served through a school account.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Wolfram|Alpha

    Wolfram Research · ages about 13+ (high school and up)

    Good for teens checking math and science work or exploring data; not designed for elementary-age children.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Youdao Dictionary

    NetEase Youdao · ages older kids, teens and adults; App Store rating 9+

    Useful for Chinese-speaking families whose kids study English, with an adult turning off personalized ads; families without Chinese should look elsewhere.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Zuoyebang (homework help app)

    Zuoyebang (Guangzhou Polar Future Culture Technology Co., Ltd.) · ages primary to high school (about 6-18)

    For Chinese-speaking parents who want help checking homework; children working alone can use it to copy answers, so it needs supervision.

Also listed on G2

Products G2 files here that we have not researched yet, in G2's order. Most are built for adults or businesses. G2 categories: Study Tools, Active Learning Software, AI Note-Taking Software, Handwritten Notes Software.