BrushUpIQ

Overview

BrushUpIQ turns uploaded PDFs, Word files and text documents into multiple-choice quizzes with explanations. It is best suited to individual learners, trainers and educators who want to turn reading material into short practice sessions. Its free plan makes it easy to start, but the small monthly quota and document cap limit how much it can handle without an upgrade.

Text extraction takes place in the browser, and the original file stays on the device; the homepage says only extracted text is sent to generate questions. That is a useful distinction for document handling, though the service still sends text for question generation.

Key features

BrushUpIQ’s central workflow is document-to-quiz generation. The free plan produces multiple-choice quizzes, while paid plans add true/false, multiple-answer and mixed formats. Explanations are included on Learner and above, making those plans more useful for self-study than a question-only quiz.

Creator adds practical ways to refine and reuse generated material: question editing, quiz collections, PDF and CSV exports, and public quiz links. Those tools make it a better fit for educators or trainers distributing quizzes than Learner, which focuses on individual practice.

Fair-use monthly limits apply across plans, and the pricing page says users receive a prompt before they run out. That helps avoid an unexpected stop, but it does not remove the need to budget generation use against each plan’s stated quota.

Pricing

BrushUpIQ is freemium, with a free plan and paid subscriptions. The cheaper tiers trade document capacity, quiz size and generation volume for lower cost; annual billing is also offered on Learner and Creator.

• Free — £0.00 per free: five quiz generations per month, up to five questions per quiz, multiple-choice only, documents up to 2 MB and basic quiz retakes. It is enough for occasional short practice, but the monthly cap and small files make it a poor fit for regular study or larger materials.
• Learner — £6.99 per month, billed £6.99/mo or £59/year: 50 generations per month, up to 25 questions per quiz, documents up to 10 MB, all four quiz formats, AI explanations, history and retakes. This is the sensible step up for an individual who wants varied practice and review over time, without Creator’s editing and sharing tools.
• Creator — £14.99 per month, billed £14.99/mo or £149/year: 200 generations per month, up to 50 questions per quiz, documents up to 25 MB, all question types, editing, collections, PDF and CSV exports, and public quiz links. It suits people creating and distributing reusable quizzes; individual learners may not need its publishing and export features.
• Team — £39 per month, billed £39/mo for 3 seats: marked coming soon, with 1,000 generations per month, documents up to 50 MB, a team workspace, learner results and tracking, and basic branding. Additional seats are also marked coming soon, so it is not yet a practical choice for teams that need access now.
• Business / Enterprise — custom pricing: marked coming soon, with custom usage limits, onboarding support, a private workspace, SLA options and data retention controls. It is aimed at organizations needing those administrative and service options, rather than individual users.

Platforms

BrushUpIQ is a web app. Google and email/password sign-in are offered. Its browser-based text extraction keeps original uploaded files on the device, but use still depends on access to the web service for generating questions.

Who it's for

BrushUpIQ is strongest for learners who want to turn their own documents into recurring practice, especially on Learner, where explanations, retakes and a larger question allowance support review. Creator is the better fit for educators and trainers who need to edit, organize, export or share quizzes. The free tier works for occasional sampling, not sustained use. People who need mobile or desktop apps, broad team availability, or larger free quotas should consider alternatives.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Original documents stay on the device during browser extraction, while only extracted text is sent for generation.
• Pro: Paid plans provide a clear progression from personal study tools to editing, exports and public quiz links.
• Pro: A prompt before fair-use limits are reached helps users monitor consumption.
• Con: Free use is capped at five generations a month, five questions per quiz and 2 MB documents, restricting regular or substantial study.
• Con: The web-only platform will not suit people who want a dedicated phone or desktop app.
• Con: Team and Business / Enterprise are coming soon, so their collaboration and organizational features are not current options.

Alternatives

For a broader category comparison, see AI Quiz Generators.

• PDFNoob is worth considering if you want a free tool available across Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows, rather than a web-only quiz generator.
• Quizbot may suit users who want a free tier with 50 questions per month and notebook-based sources.
• QuizFlight may be a better fit for live sessions, with a first session for up to 20 participants and subsequent sessions for up to five.
• Quizgecko is another freemium option, with its first course free and a Plus plan described as including AI quizzes, flashcards and podcasts.
• IntelliAssess may suit educators looking for a web-based assessment tool with a free allowance for up to 25 students.
• PDFQuiz is worth a look if you need an API or want a free account with three quizzes, up to 10 questions each, and support for multiple file formats.
• Questgen offers a free Basic tier with 20 runs, which may better suit users who want to try a larger number of quiz-generation sessions before paying.
• QuizCraft may suit users who want to generate quizzes from PDFs, images, URLs or text and export to Kahoot, Blooket or Gimkit.

Verdict

BrushUpIQ is a sound choice for individuals who want document-based quizzes and, on Learner, explanations and retakes for ongoing practice. Creator earns its higher price when editing, organizing, exporting or sharing quizzes matters. Look elsewhere if you need more generous free use, a non-web platform, or team features that are ready now.