The problem with modern studying isn't a lack of tools — it's having too many of them. You might be using Google Calendar to plan your week, Notion to track your syllabus, a random website for your Pomodoro timer, Anki for flashcards, and physical sticky notes covering your desk.
Every time you switch apps, you lose focus. Worse, they don't talk to each other. Your study planner doesn't know when you actually completed a task. Enter Study Buddy, an entirely free, all-in-one study platform designed to eliminate friction.
What Makes Study Buddy Different?
Zero Friction
No signups, no accounts, no downloads. Open the site and start studying instantly in your browser.
All-in-One
Flashcards, Pomodoro, planner, stats, and notes all running in a single cohesive dashboard.
Local-First Privacy
Your data never leaves your device. Everything saves locally to your browser, completely private.
The 9 Built-In Study Tools
Pomodoro Focus Timer
A customisable timer integrated right into your dashboard. Set custom work and break intervals, complete with audio alerts. It tracks your sessions automatically so you can see your daily productivity stats grow as you study.
Lectures Checklist
Input your syllabus and track individual lectures per subject. As you toggle lectures as completed, a workload balancing indicator shows your progress, automatically linking to the revision schedule to generate future study tasks.
Revisions Checklist (Spaced Repetition)
The core engine of Study Buddy. When you finish a lecture, the system automatically schedules short-term (1, 4, 7 days) and long-term (14, 30, 60+ days) revisions based on spaced repetition. Overdue tasks are flagged in red. Once all lectures are done, a "Whole Subject" revision mode kicks in.
Subjects Manager
Organise your academic life by adding subjects with specific total lecture counts and optional deadlines. Pick from 6 colour accents for easy visual grouping. The system intelligently sorts your subjects by urgency based on impending deadlines.
Calendar Scheduler
A visual monthly calendar view that acts as the command centre for your study plan. Selecting dates drives the contextual lectures and revisions panels, giving you full control over your visual study planning without leaving the app.
Flashcard Active Recall
Build custom flashcard decks directly in your dashboard. Test yourself using interactive flip cards and active recall methods, reinforcing your knowledge through spaced repetition principles integrated with your subjects.
Quick Notes Scratchpad
A persistent rich-text memo pad. Perfect for jotting down active drafting ideas, sudden thoughts, or rough working. It instantly saves to your browser, so your notes are exactly where you left them next time you open the dashboard.
Telemetry Stats / Analytics
Visualise your hard work. Detailed study hour charts and session tracking give you a weekly productivity overview, keeping you motivated and honest about how much deep work you've actually put in.
Sticky Notes Whiteboard
Available at a dedicated /stickynotes view, this infinite canvas lets you throw up colour-coded sticky notes. Drag, resize, and pin ideas visually. Ideal for mind mapping or building a permanent revision wall.
Study Buddy vs Alternatives
| Feature | Study Buddy | Notion | Anki | Google Calendar | Forest App |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Free | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| No Signup | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| All-in-One | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Local Privacy | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Revision Engine | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Who is Study Buddy For?
Study Buddy was engineered for serious learners who want high grades without the administrative bloat of complex software. It excels for:
- ✓University & College Students: Managing multiple heavy modules and lectures simultaneously.
- ✓GCSE & A-Level Students: Preparing for massive exam seasons requiring long-term spaced repetition.
- ✓Professional Certifications: Cramming for intense medical, law, or IT certifications alongside a full-time job.
How to Get Started
Open the Dashboard
Head straight to studyrevision.com. You don't need to sign up. The app loads instantly in your browser.
Add Your Subjects
Click on the Subjects Manager, add your modules, input the total lectures, and assign deadlines to prioritise them.
Start Completing Lectures
As you finish studying, tick off lectures. The integrated Spaced Repetition engine will automatically populate your revision checklist for the coming days.