Smoov vs UQ Planner
UQ Planner helps University of Queensland students visualise semester timetables. Smoov goes further - it optimises your schedule around work, sleep, and social constraints across any Australian university.
Free, no sign-up. Your timetable stays on your device.
Side by side
| Category | Smoov | UQ Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling approach | Constraint-satisfaction solver generates 2-4 ranked schedule options optimised for your preferences. Each option includes tradeoff explanations showing what you gain and give up. | Visual timetable planner where you select classes and see them on a calendar view. Saves your preferred plan for reference during class preferencing. |
| University support | Works with any Australian university. One-click Allocate+ import works at UTS, USYD and ANU. Everywhere else, you type your classes in. | UQ only. Connects to UQ course data and shows classes for courses you are enrolled in. |
| Optimisation | Eight weighted preferences (avoid early mornings, minimise gaps, protect lunch, minimise campus days, and more) actively drive the solver to find the best schedule for your life. | No automated optimisation. Students manually compare class times and choose their preferred options. |
| Work shift protection | Block work shifts, recurring appointments, or fixed commitments as hard constraints. The solver guarantees no class will be scheduled during those times. | No constraint system. Students must manually check for conflicts between classes and personal commitments. |
| Export | Export to ICS (Apple Calendar, Outlook) or Google Calendar. Share a visual timetable card on social media. Premium feature. | Export to iCal format. Multiple calendar support on device. |
| Group scheduling | SmoovSync lets friend groups find schedule combinations with maximum shared free time. Scored by five metrics including shared lunch breaks and campus days. | No group scheduling. Students coordinate manually outside the tool. |
Smoov as a UQ Planner alternative
Works at any Australian university, not just UQ
Automated solver finds optimal schedules instead of manual browsing
Work shifts are treated as unbreakable constraints
Tradeoff explanations help you make informed choices between options
SmoovSync group scheduling for coordinating with friends
Preference-based enrolment rankings for universities that use preference systems
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Smoov at UQ?
Yes. Smoov works with any Australian university including UQ. UQ uses Allocate+ for class allocation. One-click import works at UTS, USYD and ANU so far, so at UQ you type your class times in from Allocate+.
Is UQ Planner free?
Yes, UQ Planner is free for UQ students. Smoov also has a free tier covering 4 subjects, 2 schedule options, and 3 preferences.
Does Smoov replace UQ Planner?
Smoov complements your university tools rather than replacing them. Use Smoov to find your optimal schedule, then use UQ's official system to submit your class preferences during the preferencing window.
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Put in your subjects, your shifts and your hard nos. Smoov shows you every timetable that fits, and what each one costs you.