GradeSaver vs PinkMonkey
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| Figure | GradeSaver | PinkMonkey |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.67/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 20 | 2 |
| Spec score · Study Guide Websites | 8.4 (#4) | 8.3 (#5) |
| Privacy and advertising | The privacy policy says GradeSaver and third-party advertisers use cookies, and third-party advertising companies may use aggregated browsing information to serve ads. | PinkMonkey says it is advertiser-supported, may log referring URLs and technical information, and uses information internally rather than distributing collected information to third parties. |
| Study guides | Study guides include essays, chapter-by-chapter summaries and analysis, character and theme lists, historical context, author biographies, and quizzes, and are available as PDFs. | PinkMonkey says its online textbooks help students with homework and can be searched for answers. |
| Support | Customers can submit comments through the Contact Us form and can cancel memberships from their online Profile. | The contact page directs users to email [email protected] and advises resending with a different subject if there is no response within 24 hours. |
Plans
GradeSaver
- ClassicNote Monthly Pass$5.99 a month
- Proofreading — 3 Days$9.99, paid once
- Proofreading — 24 Hours$14.99, paid once
- Monthly Membership$19.95 a month
- ClassicNote Yearly Pass$19.99 a year
- Membership$19.99 a month
- Monthly Membership (join page)$19.99 a month
- Standard Harvard Editing$19.99, paid once
- Standard Harvard Editing — 3 Days$19.99, paid once
- Deluxe Harvard Editing$29.99, paid once
PinkMonkey
- Free online study guidesFree
- Downloadable/printable notes$1.75, paid once
In their own words
GradeSaver
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PinkMonkey
PinkMonkey is a web study resource offering free literature summaries, study guides, book notes, and chapter summaries. Its literature listings contain more than 460 guides and summaries, including 354 MonkeyNotes titles and 109 Barron’s Booknotes summaries. The site also provides study guides and online textbooks for 15 subjects, SAT preparation, state testing resources, and a digital library containing 1,800 classic texts. Listed subjects include algebra, biology, calculus, chemistry, economics, physics, and statistics. Study Smart lessons address planning, listening, reading, and related study skills, while Parents Central provides guides for supporting children’s learning. Free materials are viewable online. Downloadable notes come as PDF or RTF files, priced from $1.75, paid once depending on title, and are ad-free, searchable, printer-friendly, and portable. Files are available immediately after checkout. PinkMonkey is advertiser-supported and states that children under 13 may not use or register.