Comparison
StudentVision vs Shovel
Shovel is a study planner focused on budgeting your time around assignments it imports from your school's learning platform. StudentVision also imports from Canvas, and adds grade tracking, a focus timer and an AI tutor.
Facts about Shovel checked on October 8, 2026 from its own website and app listing (sources below). Prices change, so check before you buy.
| StudentVision | Shovel | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan. Pro $6.99/month or $58.80/year. | No free plan after a 7-day trial: $9.79/month or $39/year. Lifetime plans are sold in the App Store. |
| School platforms | Free plan includes Canvas sync of assignments and grades, every 10 minutes. Google Classroom and others via calendar feed. | Syncs with Canvas, Brightspace, Moodle and Google Classroom. |
| AI study help | StudyAI tutor: 25 messages a day free, unlimited on Pro. | Not listed on its pricing page or App Store listing. |
| Apps | Web app that works in any phone or computer browser and can be added to your home screen. No App Store app yet. | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and web. |
Shovel may suit you better if
- Your school uses Brightspace or Moodle.
- You want a native iPhone, Android or Mac app.
- You'd pay $39 a year for a planner built around time budgeting.
StudentVision may suit you better if
- You want Canvas sync without paying.
- You want your grades and GPA next to your assignments.
- You want an AI tutor and a focus timer in the same app.
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Sources
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