MyStudyLife

Overview

MyStudyLife is a cross-device planner for classes, homework, exams, revision and extracurricular activities. It suits students with changing or complex academic schedules who want one place for timetables and deadlines, while Family Connect gives parents or guardians a view of upcoming work. The main question is whether the free plan's five-task ceiling is enough for your workload or whether MSL+ is justified.

The London-based maker was founded in 2011. MyStudyLife runs on the web, iOS and Android, with cloud storage and offline use. Data can be exported or deleted, the service says it does not sell user information or show ads, and its homepage describes GDPR and FERPA alignment.

For broader comparisons, see our Study Planner Apps and Daily Planner Apps lists.

Key features

Timetables and assignment tracking

Rotating, block, A/B and custom timetable formats accommodate schools whose days do not follow a simple weekly pattern. Term dates and holidays keep the academic calendar in view. Homework and revision entries support seven task types, due dates, reminders, partial completion and automatic repetition, so the planner can represent both one-off assignments and recurring study.

The free tier allows only five homework and revision tasks at once. That is workable for a light workload, but students carrying several subjects, long projects and revision plans may outgrow it quickly. MSL+ removes the cap and adds subtasks and repeating tasks.

Exams, revision and Scout

Exam countdowns make approaching assessments prominent, while grade recording keeps results alongside the schedule. A Pomodoro timer supports timed focus sessions. Scout can answer questions about a student's schedule and build weekly or exam-revision plans from classes and deadlines; unlimited Scout use is reserved for MSL+.

Calendar, offline and family connections

Connections include Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, iCal feeds, Blackboard and Canvas, useful when school or personal commitments already live elsewhere. Cloud sync keeps devices aligned, but a device must sync before it is lost for its data to be retrieved on another device. Family Connect lets a parent or guardian view upcoming work and exams and help add classes or tasks.

Pricing

Free

The Free plan costs nothing and includes the full planner, web, iPhone and Android access, the first AI timetable scan and up to five tasks at a time. It is the sensible starting point for students with a short active list, but the task cap and omission of paid extras limit it for heavier study schedules.

MSL+

MSL+ costs $6.99 a month, billed at $6.99/month, with a 7-day trial. It provides unlimited tasks, subtasks, repeating tasks, unlimited Scout AI, calendar sync, activities and additional task and exam types. This is the practical choice for students managing multiple courses or detailed revision plans; the monthly price is harder to justify if five active tasks cover your needs.

Platforms

MyStudyLife is available on web, iOS and Android. Offline use is supported, with cloud synchronization when connected.

Who it's for

Choose it for school or university planning that combines irregular timetables, assignments, exams and revision in one system. It is particularly suitable for students who need calendar integrations or want a parent to follow progress through Family Connect. Students with a minimal task list may find the Free plan sufficient; those needing school-wide administration should consider the separate school solution instead.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Flexible academic schedules: rotating, block, A/B and custom timetables handle patterns a basic weekly planner cannot.
• Broad planning scope: assignments, exams, grades, revision, extracurricular activities and focus sessions share one planner.
• Useful integrations: Google, Apple, Outlook, iCal, Blackboard and Canvas connections reduce duplicate scheduling.
• Privacy controls: the service says it shows no ads, sells no user information and supports export or deletion.

Cons

• Restrictive free cap: only five homework and revision tasks can be active at once.
• Paid dependence for advanced planning: unlimited Scout, calendar sync, subtasks and additional task or exam types require MSL+.
• Offline caveat: unsynced data cannot be recovered on another device after device loss.

Alternatives

Homeroom is a lower-cost option if assignment tracking, grade management and basic AI assistance matter more than MyStudyLife's timetable breadth; its Premium plan is $4.99 a month.

myHomework Student Planner fits readers wanting assignment, class and due-date tracking with device sync on a free, ad-supported plan.

Power Planner is worth considering when a semester-based planner with defined grade, repeating-entry and attachment limits is preferable.

Adapt is the alternative for revision content and practice questions rather than a general timetable-and-task planner.

Fasti suits users seeking event and recurring-block scheduling with weather and check-ins.

Save My Exams is an alternative focused on Premium study resources.

School Planner is a choice for ad removal and premium features across its supported platforms.

Simplyr combines courses, assignments, exams, grades, planning and core study tools, with limits on its free notebooks, PDFs and flashcard decks.

Verdict

MyStudyLife is a strong fit for students who need an adaptable timetable, detailed assignment and exam planning, and calendar connections across web, iOS and Android. Its decisive advantage is the combination of academic scheduling and revision tools, including Scout and Family Connect. Look elsewhere if five active tasks are enough and you want to avoid a $6.99 monthly subscription, or if your priority is specialist revision content rather than an all-purpose student planner.