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SumSumSum vs York Notes
Both stand on study guide websites. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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SumSumSum combines a large dictionary with book analysis, teacher resources, and a word-game checker at no charge. Its summaries and study guides are framed as educational references rather than replacements for the source works.
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York Notes combines literature guides with quizzes, revision tools and mobile access. The A Christmas Carol range offers several paid formats, while some features, including the Essay Wizard, depend on online access.
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| SumSumSum | York Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | A Christmas Carol — Android app: £4.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | sumsumsum.com | yorknotes.com |
| On study guide websites | #27 of 31 | #31 of 31 |
SumSumSum: what it does well
- Dictionary includes definitions, synonyms, rhymes, and etymology.
- Book analysis offers three summary levels and guided questions.
- Teacher resources cover 430 books.
- Classroom use of study guides is free.
- No sign-up is required.
What to know first
- Summaries and guides are not replacements for reading source works.
- Email support has no promised reply time.
- The site has no contact form or ticket system.
York Notes: what it does well
- Covers Primary KS2 through undergraduate study
- Online edition includes quizzes and essay plans
- Notes sync with the online account
- iPhone and Android apps available
- Free revision resources advertised
What to know first
- No free plan
- Essay Wizard requires online access
- A Christmas Carol editions are paid
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