ExamTeXExamTeX vs. Coconote
Printable practice exams vs. an AI note-taker for lectures
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ExamTeX vs Coconote: the short answer
Coconote is the better choice for capturing lectures: it records or imports audio, video, PDFs and links, turns them into notes and transcripts in 100+ languages, and adds quizzes, flashcards, podcasts and an AI chat, with apps for iPhone, Android, Mac and the web. ExamTeX starts where your notes end: it turns your notes, slides or lecture recordings into a printable practice exam in your exam's format with a mark scheme. Use Coconote during the term; use ExamTeX to test yourself before the exam.
ExamTeX vs Coconote: feature comparison
| Feature | ExamTeX | Coconote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan; Pro €9.99/month; Exam Pass €9.99 once for 30 days of Pro | Free to start; paid Unlimited Pass priced in the app (the US App Store lists Coconote Pro purchases from $9.99 to $152.99) |
| Free tier | 2 practice exams a month (watermarked PDF); unlimited flashcards and study guides; 2 hours of lecture audio | Free to download and use; Unlimited Pass adds unlimited notes |
| Works from | Notes, slides, PDFs, photos, lecture audio/video, YouTube links | Live recordings, audio, video, PDFs, documents, websites, links |
| Exam-board format | IB, AP and A-Level exam styles, USMLE / CPA / Bar templates, or university; you set the question mix to mirror a past paper | Not documented |
| Math typesetting | LaTeX-typeset PDF | Not documented on its site |
| Printable exam + answer key | Print-ready PDF with a mark scheme | Quizzes and practice exams in the app; notes export to PDF |
| Platforms | Web app that works on phones | iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and web |
| Best for | Testing yourself in the final weeks before an exam | Taking notes and reviewing lectures during the term |
Coconote is a note-taker first, with study tools on top. ExamTeX is an exam generator first: it takes the same material and gives you a paper to sit under timed conditions and a mark scheme to check it against.
When Coconote is the better choice
- You need notes and transcripts from live lectures, meetings or long recordings.
- You want recordings captured or translated in any of 100+ languages.
- You want native iPhone, Android and Mac apps.
Frequently asked questions
Does Coconote make practice exams?
Coconote generates quizzes, practice exams, flashcards, podcasts and study games from your notes, and you take them in the app. ExamTeX produces a printable practice paper in the format of your exam board or course, typeset in LaTeX, with a mark scheme you can grade against.
Is Coconote free?
Coconote is free to download and use to get started; for unlimited notes it recommends its Unlimited Pass, which is priced in the app. ExamTeX is free for 2 practice exams a month plus unlimited flashcards and study guides; Pro is €9.99 a month, or €9.99 once for a 30-day Exam Pass.
Can ExamTeX record lectures like Coconote?
ExamTeX accepts lecture audio, recorded in the browser or uploaded, up to 2 hours a month on the free plan, and uses it to make exams, flashcards and study guides. Coconote is the stronger note-taker: live transcripts, organized notes, 100+ languages and native mobile apps.
Who owns Coconote?
Quizlet announced its acquisition of Coconote on 5 February 2026, and Coconote now lists Quizlet, Inc. as its publisher. The Coconote app is still available on its website and in the app stores.
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