Don't follow the herd. Study smarter with MaxIQ.
The AI study crew that comes pre-loaded with the entire CAPS curriculum, finds your exam dates automatically, and makes learning addictive with XP, streaks and your hosts Max & Sage.
Everything in one app
Built for the way SA students actually study.
Pre-loaded CAPS curriculum
Every subject and chapter, ready the moment you sign up. No uploads, no PDFs.
Auto exam research
MaxIQ finds your school's term dates and exam schedule for you.
Gamified learning
Earn XP, build streaks, climb leaderboards. Studying that's actually addictive.
AI notes & summaries
Instant summaries, key terms highlighted, and simplified explanations.
Spaced repetition flashcards
SM-2 spaced repetition brings cards back right before you forget them. Adaptive quizzes get harder as you improve.
Snap handwritten notes (beta)
Camera upload for handwritten notes: snap your workbook pages and let MaxIQ read them. Handwriting recognition is rolling out; results may vary.
Study Breaks
Breathing exercises and casual games between sessions: exam-aware, zero XP pressure, all tiers.
Mind maps
Visual chapter maps so you see how concepts connect: great for revision week.
AI infographics
Branded visual summaries per chapter, on Maxer and Academic Weapon tiers.
Past paper practice
Practise with real NSC past papers and memos (Grades 10 to 12), marked instantly.
AI mock exams
Full practice exams generated for your subjects: timed, marked, and explained like the real thing.
Voice input
Talk to Max and Sage hands-free. Ask questions, revise aloud, and study while you move.
Parent progress reports
Shareable updates on streaks, subjects, and exam readiness, so parents stay in the loop.
Load-shedding friendly
Offline mode keeps you studying when the power doesn't.
English + Afrikaans
Fully bilingual. Learn in the language you think in.
Your AI study crew
Meet Max & Sage
Two personality-driven AI hosts who teach through podcasts, chat and quizzes. Learn from personalities, not just features.
The hype machine
Max
Brings the energy and the SA slang. Max breaks down tough concepts like your sharpest mate explaining it the night before the test.
"Eish, that integral? Easy. Watch this, boet."
The calm analyst
Sage
Cool, clear and structured. Sage walks you through the logic step-by-step so it actually sticks for the exam.
"Let's slow down and build this from first principles."
HOW IT WORKS
From sign-up to top of the class in four steps.
Pick your subjects
Choose your grade and subjects. The full CAPS curriculum loads instantly, zero setup.
We build your plan
MaxIQ researches your school's exam dates and builds a personalised study plan around them.
Study & level up
Learn with Max & Sage, smash quizzes, earn XP and keep your streak alive every day.
Ace your exams
Walk into the exam hall prepared, confident, and ahead of the herd.
Pricing
Priced in rands. Built for your budget.
Great education shouldn't cost the earth. Pay by debit or credit card via Paystack. All prices in ZAR. Refunds policy applies to all prepayments.
Free
- CAPS curriculum access
- AI summaries: 1/day
- Quizzes: 2/day
- Flashcards: 2/day
- AI chat: 3 messages/day
- Uploads: 1/week
- AI podcast: 1 episode/month (2 min preview, Max only)
- Study Breaks, gamification (XP, streaks, leaderboards)
- 1 AI host: Max
- Watermarked exports
Maxer
first month
Then R309.99/month from 30 days after app login
- Everything in Free, ad-free
- Unlimited AI summaries, quizzes, flashcards
- 100 AI chat messages/month
- 3 AI podcast episodes/month (up to 3 min, Max host)
- All CAPS subjects
- Past paper practice
- AI mock exams
- Mind maps: unlimited generation
- Infographics: 5/month
- 1 streak freeze/month
- No watermarks
Academic Weapon
first month
Then R579.99/month from 30 days after app login
- Everything in Maxer
- 10 AI podcast episodes/month (up to 3 min, Max + Sage dual-host)
- Unlimited AI chat + voice input
- Unlimited AI infographics
- Study groups
- AI tutor with image, video & document uploads
- Offline / load-shedding mode
- Podcast offline download
- Adaptive exam-prep engine
- Essay & writing feedback
- Personalized study schedule
- 3 streak freezes/month
- Parent progress reports
- Priority support
- Exclusive Max cosmetics
FAQ
Questions? We got you.
Ready to leave the herd behind?
Pick a plan and finish signup on the waitlist page: free to start, or prepay to lock launch pricing.
- ★ Pre-loaded CAPS curriculum
- ★ Gamified XP, streaks & leaderboards
- ★ Your AI hosts, Max & Sage
Get early access
About MaxIQ
MaxIQ is an AI study app built for South African CAPS students in Grades 8-12. It ships with the full CAPS curriculum pre-loaded - no uploads needed to start. Students learn through AI tutors Max and Sage (chat and podcasts), spaced-repetition flashcards (SM-2), adaptive quizzes, personalised study plans, past papers, mind maps, and infographics. All tiers include the Study Break System (breathing + games) and gamification (XP, streaks, leaderboards). Free has daily limits on AI study tools; Maxer unlocks unlimited core study features ad-free; Academic Weapon adds higher usage, study groups, and offline mode. University and optional fun topics (e.g. coding) are coming soon, not part of the MVP. Available as a web PWA at https://ios.maxiq.study and via waitlist at maxiq.study. An Android app is planned but not yet available. Pricing is in South African Rand (ZAR) via Paystack: Free (R0), Maxer (launch promo R219.99/month then R309.99/month from 30 days after first app login), Academic Weapon (launch promo R429.99/month then R579.99/month from 30 days after first app login). Operated by Krylix (Pty) Ltd (Reg. 2026/470506/07); founder Thando Magagula; director Eunice Magagula. Support: support@maxiq.study.
Who it is for: South African high school CAPS students in Grades 8 to 12
- Platforms
- Web PWA (iPhone & desktop): https://ios.maxiq.study - installable progressive web app; primary study experience
- Android app - planned, not yet available
- Landing & waitlist: https://maxiq.study
- What is included
- Pre-loaded CAPS curriculum - no textbook upload required to start
- AI notes and summaries (tier limits apply)
- Spaced repetition flashcards using SM-2 algorithm (tier limits apply)
- Adaptive quizzes that increase difficulty as you improve (tier limits apply)
- AI tutors Max and Sage - chat tutoring and educational podcasts
- Personalised study plan with automatic school term-date and exam-schedule research
- NSC past paper practice (Grades 10-12, Maxer and Academic Weapon)
- AI mock exams (Maxer and Academic Weapon)
- Mind maps - unlimited on Maxer+ (tier limits on Free)
- AI infographics (tier limits apply)
- Study Break System - guided breathing exercises and mini-games on all tiers
- Gamification - XP, streaks, leaderboards on all tiers; study groups on Academic Weapon
- Free tier: daily limits on AI study tools; paid tiers unlock unlimited usage
- English and Afrikaans - fully bilingual learning
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