Is Gizmo AI Free? What the Free Tier Limits

Is Gizmo AI Free? The Short Answer

Gizmo is free to use with daily activity limits, while full access requires a paid subscription called Gizmo Unlimited. In the guides we publish at Chalkbox, we take every confirmed pricing figure from Gizmo's own help pages and app store listings, and we label third-party figures as unconfirmed. Gizmo is built by Save All Ltd, the operator named in Gizmo's privacy policy, and focuses on automated flashcards and spaced repetition quizzes. It is a different product from other apps and devices called Gizmo.

The free plan includes unlimited flashcards and decks. You can run unlimited basic quizzes without paying. However, Gizmo limits several core automated tools on the free tier. Free accounts receive 15 Hearts for Memorise mode, 5 AI Tutor sessions per day, and 2 Magic Imports per day. The paid plan, Gizmo Unlimited, removes these daily caps and provides instant file imports.

Gizmo does not publish fixed prices on its main site. The official pricing URL returned an HTTP 404 error when checked in October 2026. Subscriptions run on either a weekly or yearly schedule. You can purchase these plans through card checkouts or mobile app stores. The table below lists the operational boundaries confirmed across Gizmo's help centre and mobile storefronts in October 2026.

Third-party review site Front Desk Review reported figures of $13.99 weekly ($6.99 with student discount) and $155.22 yearly ($77.22 with student discount) in a review flagged as stale from mid-2026. Those exact tier assignments are reported by Front Desk Review and are not confirmed by Gizmo.

What the Free Limits Stop You Doing in a Study Session

The free limits on Gizmo interrupt your study flow when you make mistakes or import new class notes. In Memorise mode, you begin with 15 Hearts. Each incorrect response subtracts one Heart. If you exhaust all 15 Hearts, Gizmo locks you out of Memorise mode. You must wait 10 minutes before you can quiz in that mode again. Flashcards-only mode does not consume Hearts, so you can continue basic flip reviews during that cooling-off period.

File conversions also have strict throttles on free accounts. The Magic Import article lists notes, PDFs, audio recordings and PowerPoint slides among the sources Gizmo accepts. However, the free plan rules article restricts free users to 2 imports per day. Free users must also wait 20 minutes between those two imports. With a 2-import cap, any further slide decks that day wait until the next day on a free account.

AI Tutor also has a daily cap on free accounts. A dedicated AI Tutor session guide confirms that free accounts receive 5 AI Tutor sessions per day. That allowance resets each calendar day. Furthermore, hints on free accounts consume in-app Coins. Practice tests and Gizmo Live are available on both plans.

How Gizmo Unlimited Billing and Student Discounts Work

Gizmo Unlimited is sold on two recurring schedules: a weekly Last minute plan and a yearly Long-term plan. According to Gizmo's sign-up instructions, you enroll inside account settings using the Try Unlimited button. Both options auto-renew continuously until canceled. You will be billed every single week or once every 365 days depending on the selected interval. Confirm your current pricing on the Gizmo registration screen before submitting payment details.

No free trial is mentioned in Gizmo's help articles or legal terms. Regarding student discounts, Gizmo states that a discount toggle may be available during sign-up for eligible users. Gizmo does not publish the discount amount or how eligibility is checked. The billing help article clarifies that website charges appear on card statements under the name Gizmo (Save All).

Mobile store listings reveal substantial pricing variations for Gizmo Unlimited in-app purchases. The US Apple App Store listing displays tiers including $6.99, $12.99, $14.99, $24.99, $29.99, $51.00, $77.99, $102.99, $154.99, and $309.99. Meanwhile, the US Google Play entry reports an in-app purchase spread running from $4.99 to $155.22 per item. Because Gizmo maps none of these specific price points to plan lengths publicly, you must check the active subscription prompt in your local application.

How to Cancel Gizmo Unlimited and Manage Account Data

Canceling your subscription requires using the original purchase channel. If you subscribed on the website, go to Settings, select Manage subscription, and choose Cancel subscription. The cancellation help page confirms that your Unlimited access stays active until the end of your prepaid period. If you enrolled through an iPhone or Android phone, you must manage your cancellation in the Apple ID or Google Play subscription panel. App-store subscriptions are billed and managed by Apple or Google.

Deleting your Gizmo account does not stop recurring payments. Cancel the subscription first, then delete the account. Account deletion must be initiated in your app settings. Per Gizmo's account deletion guide, the process is permanent and can take up to 30 days to finish under data protection rules.

Refund options depend strictly on timing. As stated in Gizmo's refund policy, web users who make a refund request within 48 hours of payment receive a refund. Requests after 48 hours are handled case-by-case, and approved bank refunds take 5 to 10 business days to settle. Apple and Google Play manage their own refund policies.

Is Gizmo Unlimited Worth Paying For?

Gizmo Unlimited makes sense mainly for learners who keep running out of their 15 Hearts in Memorise mode. Students who prepare for multi-subject exams benefit from removing the 2-import daily cap. If you study in brief intervals or only use simple flashcards, the free plan provides enough capacity. Flashcards-only mode does not use Hearts, which allows extensive manual review without triggering penalties. You can also build your own cards with our free flashcard maker.

Who should stay on the free plan:

• High school and middle school students reviewing one subject at a time.
• Learners who study with basic digital flashcards and do not need active AI tutoring.
• Students who make notes by hand and rarely use the automated Magic Import tool.

Who might pay for Gizmo Unlimited:

• University students converting multiple lengthy PDF slide decks into cards every week.
• Test takers who rely heavily on Memorise mode and exhaust 15 Hearts in quick succession.
• Learners who want constant step-by-step assistance through daily AI Tutor chat sessions.

Our verdict would flip if Gizmo reduced its free daily AI Tutor sessions below 5, or if the 10-minute Heart recharge penalty were extended. To compare other study apps, see our guides to whether Knowt is free and whether Anki is free. Our overview of Gizmo AI alternatives covers more options. Before you enter card details, check the in-app upgrade price and look for the student discount toggle on your sign-up screen. Then study on the free plan for a week to see whether the Heart limit gets in your way.