# StudyBreak - Smart Pomodoro — user reviews > 142 indexed App Store user reviews of StudyBreak by Kenechi Okolo, rated 4.70/5 from 199 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studybreak-smart-pomodoro/id1020691962/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studybreak-smart-pomodoro/id1020691962.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 163 · 4★ 21 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 5 ## What do users think of StudyBreak? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 🚀 Helps stay focused and productive - 📊 Useful statistics and tracking - 💡 Accountability features like distraction notifications **Cons** - 🐛 Bugs with timer and notifications - 🔧 Limited customization options - 💰 Premium features behind paywall - 🤔 Confusing or unclear functionality **Commonly reported bugs** - Timer issues with countdown/countup - Frequent crashes or freezing - Inaccurate subject time tracking - Distraction notifications not working as expected **Most requested features** - Calendar sync for study sessions - Ability to edit/delete subjects - More flexible break time settings - Improved statistics and data visualization ## Newest reviews (14 of 142) ### 4/5 — Was liking it until *2025-02-11, version 4.3* I was liking it until I had to step away and switched it to brake. When I wanted to skip my next brake it sent me a notification that ‘I’d be having a brake all day’ or something like that and it really turned me off. I don’t want my app shaming me especially if I’m having a hard time studying. Also having a pause/ skip to next block the single button is not always clear what it’s meant to do ### 3/5 — Good idea but not always useful *2024-10-06, version 4.1.31* I like the looks and the timer, but it doesn’t show me how many more hours I have to study overall this week and I would like to be a bit more flexible with the subjects I study each day (I would prefer and overall goal in hours for the week) ### 4/5 — Study plan feature not working *2024-04-21, version 4.1.28* I would give this 5 stars but for some reason the code isn't working for the study plan saying it's null. Please fix, I would love to use it ### 4/5 — Pretty good but it needs shortcuts integration! *2024-02-03, version 4.1.25* Nice app but I really need shortcuts ### 4/5 — Very good *2023-11-27, version 4.1.25* I downloaded this app as a high school student when I needed to revise a lot and it stopped me from looking at my phone constantly and it helped me have a break in between so I didn’t get super bored the only thing is that it confused me when I started using but I’m obsessed and highly recommended for any student whether that’s high school , college, university or even primary I really recommend. Ruby ### 4/5 — super in love with this app but it only has one issue. *2023-10-29, version 4.1.25* This app is so perfect perfect perfect, super minimalistic I love it The only problem is the fact that it doesn’t Allow user to login in or even sign up. I would love to have an account to keep the data, especially my subscription which I’m yet to buy bc I’m just unsure how it would work without an user account. ### 4/5 — Really helpful for me *2023-08-21, version 4.1.25* I have been using this app for a little while now. It has helped me immensely with keeping on track when studying and reducing distractions. I love the simple layout, it’s not overwhelming like some other apps. One feature I would love to see added is a pause function or an emergency pause for times like right now where my laptop has crashed, restarted and is now doing an update. I’m not studying but I don’t want to say it’s a break either. Usually if it’s a long period of time like this I’ll just stop the study session but it would be nice if I didn’t have to. Overall really enjoying the app 🙂 ### 3/5 — Weird but good *2023-06-13, version 4.1.25* I download this app so I can keep track of my study time and breaks. It has many cool features but when I get out of the app it makes a weird loud noise like white noise as if someone was listening to me. I would recommend if the app didn’t have the weird noise. ### 3/5 — Calendar sync *2023-01-28, version 4.1.25* Would be great if the premium version could include live caleneder sync. For eg if I am doing a study session from 8-9pm, using the live stopwatch, it also saves on to my iPhone calendar, rather than having to create it as a separate event Make study sessions timed by the app also sync onto device calendar when session is finished ### 2/5 — Keeps crashing *2022-10-18, version 4.1.23* Not optimised for IOS 16 ### 4/5 — App is great but missing some quality of life features *2022-07-04* I love that the app isn’t over complicated and only does it’s job of keeping track of your time and your subjects but I wish it had a few features. Namely, being able to delete and edit subjects from the list, and to be able to view your total study time in a specific subject instead of overall ### 4/5 — Great except *2022-03-06, version 4.1.19* I do like how simple this app is and how it actually detects distractions which helps. But for some reason I have a weird bug that it just leaves my phone screen black for a bit and go back on which is very annoying. ### 2/5 — Great in theory *2021-06-01* It didn’t really mess up much when I used this app last year, but I just tried to use it and it gave my phone a glitch attack. It kept making the sounds like it does when I’m supposed to put down my phone and flashing the screen from black to the app to black. I had to restart my phone and luckily everything was okay after that. ### 5/5 — such a good app *2021-02-18, version 1.0.0* This app allows me to see how I get smarter statistically ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Longtime app user hates update *2026-06-09* I used to enjoy seeing how much time I spent on each subject. Now, I can’t find any way to get that data. If I can’t figure out a fix I will stop using entirely after 7 years. If it’s not broken don’t fix it! Edit: I can only see the subject hours for the week not overall. **Developer response:** Apologies, this was left out of version 4.4.3 in error. You can view your subject breakdown again in 4.4.4, you just need to add it as a chart from the customise menu in statistics. You can also now view your data for previous years ### 1/5 — Very basic features *2024-04-28, version 4.1.30* Can't use the planner tab. Difficult to add subjects ### 1/5 — Terrible app *2023-11-24, version 4.1.25* They charged me $16 for days! And there is no feature to unsubscribe! ### 1/5 — No vibration only sound *2023-05-20, version 4.1.25* Absolutely no good for Deaf people. Having the phone face down and waiting for a sound. No good. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2022-11-28, version 1.1.0* App keeps crashing on computer and phone. Don't waste your money. And there is no app support. ### 1/5 — NOT HELPFUL IF YOU DONT WANT TO PAY *2021-03-17, version 4.1.16* you have to pay for it to be effective literally dosnet work if you don’t pay ### 1/5 — Wouldn’t use it if you paid me *2021-01-14, version 4.1.16* Useless, customer service disgusting ### 1/5 — not good *2020-10-24, version 1.0.0* Not good downloaded this to set up a work timetable but it wont allow you to edit the time which it starts and ends - waste of time ### 1/5 — Constant Bugs *2020-06-08* This app has glitches left and right and it’s annoying how I have to click on each date just to see how many hours I’ve clocked on historical days. ### 1/5 — Do not update. *2020-02-15, version 4.0.7* Paid for my yearly subscription but right after updating to the newest version is stopped working. When I press “Start” the entire app force closes. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Favourite Study App! *2026-05-21, version 4.4.2* Favourite study app. Been using it for years! I appreciate the one-time purchase upgrade! The app automagically calculates and adds onto your break time if you decide to study over longer periods/enter the flow state, which is such a unique feature that other apps don’t have. Developers were quick to respond and you can change the icon if you’d like. Not the biggest fan of AI “art” but this app is the best study timer. ### 5/5 — Great and simple *2024-10-16* Simple app that keeps me accountable when I want to study and not get distracted ### 5/5 — Love this app *2024-03-30* This app is great to stay focus during study sessions. It does a good job at notifying you when you are being distracted and even keep track of your statistics. ### 5/5 — Phone go brr *2022-10-27, version 4.1.23* My favourite part is when it gets mad at me for picking up after a notification 🤣 Mb ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2022-09-30, version 4.1.23* Paid app, but one of the best for timers Would be nice to have an easier way to view the subjects you studied today without having to click through a couple menu items Would also be nice to have an all black theme even in the menus ### 5/5 — The app is brilliant *2022-03-12, version 4.1.19* The app does the basics and the premium goes above and beyond, no drawback unless your being ultra picky. Hopefully this up keeps on growing. The only draw back is not having this app available on multiple platforms and enable synchronisation of time and study ( but this ultra picky) ### 5/5 — recommend !!! *2022-01-15, version 4.1.17* This app motivates me to study every day, and gives me breaks when i deserve them. It makes me accountable for my studying, as well as making me feel accomplished when I deserved a longer break because I concentrated for a longer time. Definitely recommend if you have trouble keeping focus but need to study !! ### 5/5 — Great app! *2021-11-24, version 4.1.17* This app has helped me with my studying and getting my life together. Defo recommend!! ### 5/5 — Do you track things you’ll love this *2021-10-24, version 4.1.17* This app has easily doubled my study time on a weekly basis. I look at my numbers and try to beat them everyday.. it keeps you accountable just like a calorie counter app or a workout app, just for study! ### 5/5 — The app very helpful *2021-04-02, version 4.1.17* Helps to study and managing time --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-12.*