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title: "Shovel - Study Planner - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "Become a STRESS-FREE student with TIME-BLOCKING and proper EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS.  **This is only a companion app. Requires account setup on our web platform shovelapp.io**  Shovel is a unique "
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# Shovel - Study Planner — United States
> Start Time-Blocking Your Tasks

![Shovel App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/58/8c/95/588c9511-e065-34bb-e819-ce2ef0c5de1f/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007epad-0-11-0-85-220.png/400x400bb.png)

**Developer:** [How To Study Smart](https://apptail.io/developer/how-to-study-smart-Junc)
**Category:** Education
**Rating:** 4.0/5 (182 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** com.howtostudyincollege.shovel
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 3.3.1 (released 2026-08-21)
**Original Release:** 2019-07-22

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id1467742357)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/shovel-study-planner-wPWb/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/shovel-study-planner-wPWb/united-states)

## Shovel Description
Become a STRESS-FREE student with TIME-BLOCKING and proper EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS.

**This is only a companion app. Requires account setup on our web platform shovelapp.io**

Shovel is a unique study planner that will help you build a solid foundation for life.

Shovel is the only study planner that will tell you if you can get every task done on time or if you need to adjust your schedule, way before you run into trouble!

SHOVEL FEATURES:

TIME-BLOCKING 
• Plan exactly WHAT task you will work on, WHEN, and for HOW LONG. 

TIME CUSHION
• Know if you have enough time to get your task done on time, continuously in REAL-TIME.

EVERY TASK FROM EVERY CLASS IN ONE PLACE
• Real-time information on every task 
   • The Time You Have Available 
   • The Time You Need to Complete Every Task
   • Time Cushion Information for Every Task

YOUR IDEAL SCHEDULE
• Build your dream week. Block out the times when you’re busy, including 'Me-Time' for fun and personal activities and see how it affects your study schedule going forward. Shovel will tell you if you can do it all, or if you need to adjust your plan. 

ROTATING CLASS SCHEDULE
• Create events that repeat every XX weeks with ease.

DETAILED TASK MANAGEMENT
• Know how long each reading will take (we do the math for you!) 
• Estimate how long to study for each exam
• Estimate how long you need for each assignment 
• See how changes affect your future study time 
• Track your progress on every task 
• Move tasks to Completed or Do-Later
• Adjust on the go

PLANNER ON STEROIDS
• Assign tasks to specific study times
• Know how long you’ll work on each task and when
• See which tasks you haven’t planned or how much of a task you haven’t planned yet

TIMELINE OF EVERY DAY
• See how you use every minute 
• Classes, Activities, Meals, Me Time, and Events
• Even the time you spend walking to and from 
• Unplanned Study Times 
• Planned Study Times (with the tasks you plan on doing) 

NOTIFICATIONS
• Never miss a beat. Get notified about the things you have to do, and make sure you record the things you've done. 

TIME EVERYTHING
• Use a built-in timer to track time spent on each task 

WEIGHTED GRADES 
• Know how you're doing in each class by putting in your grades properly weighted based on your grading rubric

CREATE
• Tasks
• Weekly commitments 
• Events 

ADJUST ON THE GO
• Adjust time needed based on your progress 
• Adjust estimated reading times with one click and instantly see how it affects your schedule
• Adjust anything in your schedule

COLLEGE IN YOUR POCKET
• Your entire semester at your fingertips

With Shovel, there are no surprises. You’ll be in complete control of your studies. You’ll know what’s next, how long it will take, if you have time to get it done, and when you’ll get it done. 

Get organized and become the best student you can be.


*** REQUIRES SETUP IN WEB APP FIRST*** 

Because college syllabi have a lot of information, the fastest way for you to get started is to set everything up on your laptop in the Shovel web-app. Sign up at: 



*** QUESTIONS*** 
Go to our website  and use the chat. We'll be more than happy to help.

## Shovel Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/2a/2e/a4/2a2ea479-eeb4-3c33-27f5-040e1052441f/mzl.loztrnso.jpg/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/dd/70/d2/dd70d215-d214-b10c-f7fa-f73506953d69/mzl.jsahrghz.jpg/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/61/6c/12/616c12ca-8932-8ca3-0129-d011305f01f1/pr_source.jpg/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/40/bb/ec/40bbec41-d0f2-b160-898d-311f53f2df94/pr_source.jpg/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/91/cd/ed/91cdede8-0187-22fc-f7e7-85af626d69e6/mzl.ctkarhht.jpg/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 6](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/80/72/d0/8072d070-32ca-a3b2-cd28-78650c14ff70/mzl.ltgtmyul.jpg/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 7](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/e6/73/27/e673277f-3441-2205-0212-735b80a2904a/mzl.thtoqfxx.jpg/1242x2688.png)

## Shovel Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 108 (59%)
- 4 stars: 27 (15%)
- 3 stars: 15 (8%)
- 2 stars: 8 (4%)
- 1 stars: 24 (13%)

## Shovel Reviews in United States

### *---- "Is this thing on?"
I have this app on my computer and phone and figured I’d install on my iPad so I can work and track my studies whatever tool I’m using. I installed and the app opens to the calendar but doesn’t respond to any touch with my hand or pencil pro. What is the deal?
-- jesssoul, 2026-01-23

### ***-- "Love Desktop App"
Like I said, the execution in browser is very good, I would love to be able to view my schedule on the go though so please put this app back in development!!!
-- Doodguy14, 2025-08-20

### ***-- "Crashing"
App is great for task list, crashes about every month with a plain white screen. Have to delete and reinstall, such a pain. Desktop app on computer works flawlessly and the program is great.
-- Anonymous19903, 2024-11-28

### **--- "App and website glitch"
So there have been a few times where the app has completely glitched for days. I have had to erase the app and redownload it. When you are in a hurry this can be a problem. Both the website and the app are not reliable. It is a great platform but needs many changes.
-- Ashley7017, 2024-10-14

### *---- "App not working"
Just shows a blank screen when I open it. I still use the desktop app so I’m worried the same will happen to that
-- Livi15383, 2024-10-14

### *---- "Lol it cost $449 to sign up then $198 yearly"
What student can afford that?
-- Weabeth, 2024-01-06

### ***-- "IOS review"
I love Shovel, however the IOS app has tons of bugs. Web app is also slow for me.
-- Frustatred, 2023-05-25

### ****- "Great concept that needs attention"
This app has a such a great concept behind it that really gives me, a grad student with a full time job, hope I can get everything done without any of my work suffering. 

But, there are a few tiny glitches that get annoying when they pile up. 1) The widget doesn’t work because it doesn’t stay “logged in” when the app is logged in. 2) There’s no way to add a widget to the Home Screen for the latest update. 3) The phone app is just kinda slow and lacks functionally (which I can accept if everything else worked perfectly). 4) My app sends two notifications for plans: one for the actual time duration and another for the time it starts up until 11:59pm. Again, not a huge issue but annoying. 

This app has so much potential and I really don’t want to see it stop getting the updates it needs. I’m on my free trial and I’m concerned about subscribing because it feels like this app will gradually lose more and more functionality. 

I know that it’s primarily for Desktop and I do it use it that way, but I’m on my phone WAY more than my computer. I’d love to see this app grow and continue using it over the next three years!
-- Alyjoye, 2023-05-15

### *---- "Beware: The app is dead"
I downloaded Shovel ages ago, but the weak mobile app lead me to trial other, better software. But, before I purchased the lifetime subscription, I made sure to ask whether the app was being continually developed, I was assured that it was — it was not. 

Further, I did my research before making this claim. A quick search on LinkedIn shows that all the team members, besides the founders no longer work at the company and stopped working there right around the time of the last big update. That means no software engineers — it’s dead.

At one point, the website’s SSL certificate had lapsed for months, and I wasn’t even able to log on. It’s back up now, but why on earth would I trust it to not happen again?  

Don’t waste your money. Although the app works, it won’t be updated. And it’s mobile app is very weak anyway. I’d only consider using the app if you are content with primarily using the web version and hoping the app stays stable enough to work for a couple more years. 

Here’s a list of other options that are somewhat similar to Shovel’s (very unique functionality): TimeFinder, SuperPlanner, Structured, Sorted 3, and TickTick. Do yourself a favor and use one of those actively developed apps. 

As for Shovel’s developers, consider taking the app off the App Store. Or correct me if I’m wrong, either way, users deserve better.
-- SchemeViller, 2023-04-12

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## Shovel In-App Purchases
| Item | Price |
|------|-------|
| Lifetime plan | $13.99 |


## Shovel Discovered Keywords
- shovel
- study planner
- school schedule planner
- college schedule builder
- college planner
- smart study
- timeblocks mobile planner
- snow shoveler
- study schedule
- school tracker

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## Shovel Available In
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/shovel-study-planner-wPWb/united-states)
- [Australia](https://apptail.io/app/shovel-study-planner-wPWb/australia)
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