Mindgrasp vs Retain

Mindgrasp turns uploaded or recorded learning material into notes, summaries, flashcards, quizzes, and an AI tutor session. It accepts PDFs, DOCX, MP3, MP4, PowerPoints, article links, YouTube links, and Vimeo links. Other learning tools include an essay writer, homework helper, math solver, PDF reader, practice test generator, and question generator. Source citations connect study materials to their inputs, and the product says users can study in more than 20 languages. Integrations with Canvas, Blackboard, Panopto, and Google Docs can bring in class materials. Mindgrasp is available on the web, iOS, and as an extension; mobile app coverage is also listed for Android. A free tier and free trial are available, and sign-up does not require a credit card. Paid access starts at $5.99/mo (annual). Scholar is listed at $8.99 a month, billed $107.88 once per year, and Premium at $10.99 a month, billed $131.88 once per year. Plan limits vary for live recording, image uploads to the AI Assistant, and simultaneous multiple-file uploads.

Retain is a flashcard app for Android, iOS, and the web. It uses AI models and learning science to create personalized learning plans: learners set a goal and receive a plan, and the AI can generate flashcards from uploaded PDFs. The site lists PDF, PNG, and JPEG uploads; its onboarding also names images, YouTube videos, GoodNotes notes, and Notion notes as learning sources. Card options include cloze, image occlusion, and custom Anki types, with mixed card formats and study modes and adaptive review. Decks and individual cards can be shared by link. The company also offers B2B licenses to businesses and educational institutions, with pricing available by contacting Retain. Its privacy policy says usage data, including flashcards and learning progress, may be analyzed in aggregated and anonymized form to improve AI models and algorithms.