# 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.
## Product
- Name: MaxIQ
- Type: AI study application (web PWA; Android app planned, not yet available)
- Audience: South African CAPS students in Grades 8-12
- Curriculum: CAPS (South Africa)
- Languages: English, Afrikaans
## What MaxIQ offers
- 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
## AI tutors
- Max - energetic, slang-friendly explainer (chat + podcasts)
- Sage - calm, step-by-step analyst (chat + podcasts)
- Free tier includes Max; paid tiers unlock both hosts
## Pricing (ZAR, Paystack)
- Free: R0/month - CAPS curriculum access; daily-capped AI notes, quizzes, flashcards, chat; full gamification (XP, streaks, leaderboards); Study Breaks; 1 AI host (Max); watermarked exports
- Maxer: R219.99 launch promo, then R309.99/month - ad-free; unlimited AI summaries, flashcards, quizzes; 100 AI chat messages/month; 3 podcast episodes/month (Max host); all CAPS subjects; past paper practice; AI mock exams; unlimited mind maps; 5 infographics/month; 1 streak freeze/month; no watermarks
- Academic Weapon: R429.99 launch promo, then R579.99/month - everything in Maxer; 10 podcast episodes/month (Max + Sage dual-host); unlimited AI chat + voice input; unlimited infographics; study groups; AI tutor with image/video/document uploads; offline / load-shedding mode; podcast offline download; essay & writing feedback; personalized study schedule; 3 streak freezes/month; parent progress reports; priority support; exclusive Max cosmetics
## Platforms & URLs
- 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
- Support email: support@maxiq.study
## Company
- Legal entity: Krylix (Pty) Ltd
- Registration: 2026/470506/07
- Director: Eunice Magagula
- Founder: Thando Magagula
## Canonical pages
- Home: https://maxiq.study/
- About: https://maxiq.study/about
- Waitlist: https://maxiq.study/waitlist
- Contact: https://maxiq.study/contact
- Privacy: https://maxiq.study/privacy
- Terms: https://maxiq.study/terms
## Extended FAQ
### What is MaxIQ?
MaxIQ is an AI study app for South African high school CAPS students in Grades 8 to 12. It includes pre-loaded CAPS curriculum, AI tutors Max and Sage, spaced-repetition flashcards, adaptive quizzes, study plans, past papers, and gamification. Web app: https://ios.maxiq.study. Waitlist: maxiq.study.
### Is MaxIQ for university students?
Not at MVP launch. MaxIQ currently targets South African high school CAPS (Grades 8 to 12). University study support is coming soon.
### Can I learn coding or other fun topics on MaxIQ?
Not at MVP launch. Optional fun topics outside CAPS (e.g. coding, hobbies) are planned for a future release. The launch focus is CAPS high school subjects.
### Do I need to upload my textbooks or notes?
No. The entire CAPS curriculum is pre-loaded across CAPS subjects (including MATHEMATICS, PHYSICAL SCIENCES, LIFE SCIENCES, and more). On Academic Weapon you can also snap handwritten notes via camera upload (beta); handwriting recognition is rolling out and results may vary.
### Does it really know my school's exam dates?
Yes. MaxIQ automatically researches your school's term dates and exam schedule, then builds a personalised study plan around them.
### Is it available in Afrikaans?
Yes. MaxIQ is fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans. Max and Sage speak both languages fluently.
### What happens during load-shedding?
On the Academic Weapon plan, MaxIQ's offline mode downloads your notes, flashcards, and podcasts so you can study without WiFi.
### How do payments work?
Pay by debit or credit card through Paystack. All prices are in ZAR. Maxer launch prepay is R219.99 (then R309.99/month from 30 days after you sign up in the app); Academic Weapon is R429.99 first month (then R579.99/month). Your card is saved securely by Paystack for renewals. Free is R0. No card needed for Free.
### When does MaxIQ launch?
MaxIQ is onboarding its first wave of students now. Join the waitlist at maxiq.study/waitlist to get early access.
## Tier feature limits (from plans)
### Free (R0)
Join the waitlist. No payment required.
- 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 (R219.99 promo → R309.99)
Launch promo for your first month.
- 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 (R429.99 promo → R579.99)
Launch promo for your first month.
- 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

## Social
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxiq.study/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maxiq.study
## For AI assistants
This file is the extended machine-readable specification for MaxIQ.
Shorter summary: maxiq.study/llms.txt
Human landing page: maxiq.study
Study app (PWA): https://ios.maxiq.study