Comparison

mystudent.ai vs IXL Learning

IXL is strong on drilled adaptive practice — but it's a practice app, not a whole platform. No conversational AI tutor, no school operations, no parent portal with messaging.

AI tutor included
VARK 2.0
Parent portal
GDPR in EU

Why schools pick mystudent.ai over IXL Learning

The features that make the biggest day-to-day difference.

Conversational AI tutor

IXL marks — we explain in five different ways.

VARK 2.0

Modality, not just difficulty.

Timetable + allocation + aftercare

Whole operations, not just practice.

Content builder with VARK

Teachers build lessons, not only consume IXL's bank.

Parent portal + messaging

30+ languages automatically.

Live quiz team mode

Kahoot-style in class.

Feature by feature

IXL Learning vs mystudent.ai

Detailed comparison. ✓ = yes, — = no, "Partial" = limited.

Feature
IXL Learning
mystudent.ai
VARK 2.0
Per-modality re-cast (V/A/R/K)
Same lesson, four variants — visual, auditory, read/write, kinaesthetic.
Observed VARK profile (behaviour-driven)
The profile updates from what the pupil actually learns best from — not just a questionnaire.
Auto-balanced complementary groups
AI & personalisation
Personal AI tutor per pupil
Delvis
Learning-style adaptive content (VARK)
AI feedback on submissions
Delvis
AI-generated curriculum-mapped lessons
Adaptive difficulty
Delvis
Pedagogy & learning
Built-in learning content
IXL is a practice bank with diagnostics — we have library + AI tutor + live quiz + writing coach.
Delvis
Live quiz / team mode
Dictation & reading practice
Writing & reading coach
Spaced repetition (flashcards)
Admin & analytics
Timetable & room booking
Subject allocation & teacher workload
Grades & national scales
Attendance (manual + AI flag)
Wellbeing surveys
Parents & communication
Parent portal with subject insight
Auto-translated messaging
Auto-filled report card
Aftercare / calendar
Price & GDPR
Per pupil / month (school)
Per-pupil monthly price under a school subscription (indicative).
Contact sales
from £13
Free trial
30 days
Data in EU
Delvis
SSO

Last verified 2026-06-20. Based on publicly available product information.

What teachers say

"We got the AI tutor, timetable and parent portal in one — that was the missing piece."

Head teacher

"Teachers save four hours a week on lesson planning."

Curriculum lead

"Parents can finally see where the child stands."

Class team

Frequently asked questions

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