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Access Tiers
The entire cognitive exploit toolkit is free. Forever. No trial period. No credit card. If you want AI and Squad Mode, that is Pro. Schools get one license for everyone.
ShiftGlitch is free to use forever — all core study tools including spaced repetition flashcards, the Pomodoro focus timer, active recall sessions, and the Boss Fight quiz engine are included at no cost. The optional Netrunner Pro plan (R153/month or R1,343/year) adds unlimited AI Mission Architect queries and Squad Mode. Schools can cover all their students with a single annual school licence at R499/year, which includes the Teacher Dashboard with class analytics and CSV exports.
Monthly
Annual
// SAVE 27%
Free
// core toolkit, no limits
$
0
forever
No credit card. No trial. No catch.
- ✓ Leitner Flashcard Decks (unlimited)
- ✓ Focus Governor (Pomodoro timer)
- ✓ Blurting Engine
- ✓ MCQ Diagnostic Arena
- ✓ Jargon Decoder (Feynman technique)
- ✓ Speed Run drills
- ✓ Mistake Vault
- ✓ Escape Runs
- ✓ Rank progression (NPC → System Admin)
- ✓ Progress tracking & streaks
- ✓ Global leaderboard
- ✓ Mission Architect (3 free/day)
- — Mission Architect unlimited
- — Squad Mode
Netrunner Pro
// unlimited access
$
9
/month
$9.00 (R153)/month · billed monthly
$6.58 (R112)/month · billed $79.00 (R1,343)/year
- ✓ Everything in Free
- ✓ Mission Architect (unlimited)
- ✓ Squad Mode (study with up to 4 operatives)
- ✓ Priority access to new features
- ✓ BYOK (Bring Your Own AI Key)
- ✓ Early access to beta modules
- ✓ Export all data (JSON)
- ✓ Cancel anytime
School License
// for institutions
$
499
/year
$499.00 (R8,483)/year · one invoice
- ✓ Pro access for all students
- ✓ Teacher Dashboard (student analytics)
- ✓ Class progress reports (CSV export)
- ✓ At-risk student identification
- ✓ Priority email support
- ✓ Setup walkthrough call included
- ✓ Formal invoice for finance department
// NEW — INCLUDED IN PRO
THE 100 — MASTERY PROTOCOL
100 evidence-based strategies across 7 chapters — Environment, Time, Recall, Reading, Health, Digital, Mindset. Every exploit is backed by cognitive science. Marty Finch guides you through each one.
100 Strategies
7 Chapters
AI Tutor: Marty Finch
Graduate Certificate
Chapter 1 free for all operatives · Chapters 2–7 require Pro
FREE
Chapter 1 — Environmental Engineering (10 exploits)
PRO
All 7 chapters + challenge completion + Boss Fight + Certificate
Full Comparison
| Feature | Free | Pro | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leitner Flashcard Decks | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Focus Governor (Pomodoro) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blurting Engine | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| MCQ Diagnostic Arena | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jargon Decoder | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Speed Run Drills | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mistake Vault | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Escape Runs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rank Progression | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Progress Tracking & Streaks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Global Leaderboard | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mission Architect (AI planner) | 3/day free | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Squad Mode (multiplayer study) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| BYOK (Bring Your Own API Key) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data export (JSON) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Teacher Dashboard | — | — | ✓ |
| Class Progress Reports (CSV) | — | — | ✓ |
| Setup Call | — | — | ✓ Included |
| Formal Invoice | — | — | ✓ |
| Priority Support | — | — | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
// Is the free tier actually free, or is there a catch?
Genuinely free. All the core cognitive tools — flashcards, Pomodoro, blurting, MCQ diagnostics, Escape Runs, Jargon Decoder, and rank progression — are free forever with no credit card required. You even get 3 free Mission Architect AI queries per day. The free tier is not a trial. It has no expiry.
// What does Pro add?
Pro unlocks unlimited Mission Architect (AI study planning via Google Gemini) and Squad Mode. Everything else is already free. Pro exists because Gemini AI has real API costs, and Squad Mode requires dedicated server infrastructure. The rest of the platform is subsidised — free users are not the product.
// How does billing work?
Monthly Pro is $9.00 (R153) per month, billed monthly. Annual Pro is $79.00 (R1,343) per year — that works out to $6.58 per month, saving you 27%. Both are recurring subscriptions. Cancel anytime from your account settings — no penalty, no chasing.
// What currency are payments taken in?
Payments are billed in ZAR (South African Rand) via Paystack. The prices shown as R153/month and R1,343/year are the actual billing amounts. The USD equivalents ($9.00 and $79.00 at R17/$1) are shown for international reference only. Paystack accepts most major cards and South African payment methods including Instant EFT.
// What does the School License cover exactly?
One School License covers your entire institution — all students, all teachers, no per-head fees. You get everything in Pro plus the Teacher Dashboard, which shows each student's study habits, streaks, and rank progression. A formal invoice is provided for your finance department.
// Can I try the app before paying for anything?
Yes. The demo at /demo lets you explore all core tools without an account. The free tier is also fully functional — create an account and use the entire toolkit for free, indefinitely. You will only hit a limit on Mission Architect after 3 uses per day.