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10 reference sourcesInformation updated Nov 10, 2026
How we review
Turbo AI Review
Turns lectures, PDFs and videos into notes, flashcards and quizzes
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
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Decide at a glance
Our verdict
Suits students who want to automate note-taking and revision from lectures, PDFs and videos. The company publishes no pricing page or free-tier limits, and its privacy policy permits using data to train AI.
Best for: Students who need automatic notes from recorded lectures or uploaded files
Skip it if: Buyers who need clear pricing and free-tier limits upfront
Pros
- iOS, Android and web apps with cross-device sync
- One source produces notes, flashcards, quizzes, podcasts and a chat over the notes
- High store ratings: 4.7/5 on the App Store and 4.8/5 on Google Play
Cons
- No public pricing page; in-app prices vary widely ($7.49 to $119.99 depending on the item)
- The policy permits using personal information to train AI
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
Pros
- Frequently updated; the latest App Store version dates from 9 November 2026
Cons
- Pricey for a study app (about $20 a month, per TechCrunch)
- Only a contact email; no help center found
Best for
- Exam revisers who want flashcards, quizzes and podcasts generated from existing material
Skip it if
- People who do not want their material processed by third-party AI providers
Problems it solves
Experience & key features
Turbo AI, formerly Turbolearn, is an AI note-taking and study tool. Users upload recorded lectures, PDFs, videos or documents, and the app generates notes, flashcards, quizzes and podcasts. According to TechCrunch (October 2025), the product launched in early 2024 as a side project of founders Sarthak Dhawan and Rudy Arora.
Key features
Per the homepage and Google Play description: notes with tables, diagrams and equations; practice questions (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, open-ended); flashcards; podcasts; folders; real-time sync between app and web; and chat over your own notes. The company says it handles math formulas, chemical equations and code snippets. In October 2026 it launched Turbo Anatomy, a 3D anatomy explorer.
Pricing and value
The homepage mentions a free tier and a paid tier that unlocks unlimited use, but turbo.ai/pricing does not exist. The US App Store in-app purchase list includes a $9.99 weekly item, $14.99 or $19.99 monthly items and several yearly items from $19.99 to $119.99. TechCrunch reports students pay about $20 a month and that the company is A/B testing other prices. With no official price list, readers should check the price shown in the app before subscribing.
More analysis
Data and privacy
This is a point to weigh. The privacy policy (1 December 2025) lists training AI tools among the uses of personal information, and content is sent through third-party AI providers. The policy itself advises against uploading sensitive data such as health information or Social Security numbers.
Versus alternatives
Turbo AI generates revision material from content you already have, unlike Anki, where learners build their own cards and schedule reviews. Gizmo and Oboe are comparable AI tools. Anyone who needs pricing and limits upfront, or wants to keep material away from outside AI providers, should compare carefully. The 10 million+ user count is the company's own claim.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026
Free
PersonalFree
The homepage says the free tier covers note generation, flashcards and quizzes but gives no limits. None of the sources read give specific figures.
Unlimited (in-app subscription)
Personal$19.99/mo/user
There is no public pricing page (turbo.ai/pricing returns 404). The US App Store in-app purchase list shows several "Turbolearn Unlimited" tiers: $9.99/week; $14.99 or $19.99/month; yearly at $19.99, $29.99, $69.99, $89.99 or $119.99; and a "50% Off Forever Monthly" item at $7.49. Different users may be shown different prices.
- Free plan limits
- The homepage only calls the free tier "generous" and lists notes, flashcards and quizzes; no specific limits are published. A Google Play review (September 2025, 500+ helpful votes) complains that only one free trial is given.
- Free trial
- No free trial
Cancellation & refunds
No public refund policy was found in the sources read.
Privacy
The privacy policy was last updated on 1 December 2025. Turbo AI collects account and billing details, uploaded files and audio, chat inputs and device data. The policy lists developing and training AI tools among the uses of personal information and says the company owns de-identified and aggregated data. Content is processed through OpenAI, Grok, Anthropic and Modal Labs. The service is not directed at children under 16, data may be processed in the US, and users are told not to upload sensitive data such as health information. The App Store privacy label declares that identifiers and usage data may be used to track users, while the Google Play data safety section says no data is shared with third parties.
Turbo AI alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Is Turbo AI free?
There is a free tier with notes, flashcards and quizzes, but the company does not publish specific limits. Unlimited use is a paid in-app subscription.
Are Turbo AI and Turbolearn the same product?
Yes. The Google Play description says "Turbolearn AI is now Turbo AI" after a rebrand.
Which AI models does Turbo AI use?
Per its privacy policy, it runs no models of its own and uses OpenAI, Grok, Anthropic and Modal Labs to process content.
Does Turbo AI offer a Vietnamese interface?
The App Store page lists English only, and the homepage names no other interface language.
Review evidence & sources10
Scores
- Ease of use
- 8.0
- Features
- 7.5
- Value for money
- 6.0
- Performance
- 7.0
- Support
- 5.5
- Privacy & security
- 5.5
Why this score
Per the vendor, uploading a file is all it takes to get notes; apps exist for web, iOS and Android, with store ratings of 4.7 to 4.8/5. The interface is English-only.
Why this score
Notes, flashcards, quizzes, podcasts, a chatbot and a lecture recorder; October 2026 added Turbo Anatomy. No external integrations were found.
Why this score
No public price list, unclear free-tier limits and widely varying in-app prices; roughly $20/month is high next to many study apps.
Why this score
No independent testing found. A comparison written by a Turbo AI employee is not treated as evidence. Some Google Play reviews report regressions after updates, such as no longer being able to upload files straight into folders.
Why this score
Only a contact email ([email protected]) was found; no help center or dedicated support page appeared in the sources read.
Why this score
The policy allows AI training on data, the company owns de-identified data, content passes through OpenAI, Grok, Anthropic and Modal Labs, and the App Store label includes tracking.
What users say
- App Store (US)4.7/5 · 34,317
- Google Play (US)4.8/5 · 319,000
Sources
- Vendor-providedTurbo AI homepageNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedTurbo AI privacy policyNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedTurbo AI blog indexNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedTurbo AI blog: 5 million users (2025-10-16)Nov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedTurbo AI blog: 10 million users (2026-07-08)Nov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedTurbo AI vs StudyFetch (vendor-authored)Nov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedTurbo AI blog: Turbo AnatomyNov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (US)Nov 10, 2026
- storeGoogle Play listing (US)Nov 10, 2026
- pressTechCrunch (2025-10-23)Nov 10, 2026
Specs & compatibility
Change history
- Feature.Launch of Turbo Anatomy, a 3D anatomy explorer.
- Feature.The company announced 10 million users and launched Learn Mode, which builds a structured course from a few words.
- Update.Last-updated date shown on the privacy policy.
Full change history (6)
- Company.TechCrunch reported the founders raised $750,000 in 2024, have a 15-person team and, by their account, eight-figure annual recurring revenue.
- Update.The company announced 5 million users and said it had rebranded from Turbolearn to Turbo AI.
- Launch.The Turbolearn iOS app was released on the US App Store.
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