StudyBreak vs TimeMaster Study Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StudyBreak
This app helps users overcome distractions and procrastination by implementing a timed study and break system. It offers personalized study plans generated from syllabi and transforms study materials into audio podcasts for on-the-go learning.
- Timed study and break intervals
- Distraction blocking alerts
- Personalized study plan generation
- PDF to audio podcast conversion
- Background mode operation
- Today Widget for quick control
- Apple Watch companion app
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StudyBreak is a study timer and app blocker that keeps you off your phone and focused on your work. Pick your study/break ratio, start the timer, and the apps that distract you stay locked until it's time for a break. NEW: BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Choose the apps that pull you away (social media, games, videos) and StudyBreak blocks them automatically every time you start a study session. They unlock again when your break begins. No willpower required. A FOCUS TIMER BUILT FOR STUDYING - Set your own study-to-break ratio, from Pomodoro-style sprints to long deep-work blocks - Pick up your phone mid-session and get a nudge to get back to work - Get an alert when it's time to rest, so you don't study for hours without a break and burn out - Studied past the timer or cut a break short? StudyBreak banks the extra break time for later TRACK YOUR STUDY HABITS - See how many hours you study each day and how efficiently you use your time - Color-coded timers: green when you hit your goals, red when you don't - Premium: reminders to start studying, plus alerts if you're falling behind on today's goal - Premium: add study time manually or edit past sessions PLAN AND REVIEW SMARTER - Study planner: upload your syllabus and get a personalized study schedule built around your classes - PDF to podcast: turn lecture notes and textbook PDFs into audio you can review on the go WORKS WHEREVER YOU STUDY Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. StudyBreak keeps running in the background, and the widget lets you start or stop a session in a tap. With the Apple Watch app, you can track your session without touching your phone until break time. Whether you're preparing for finals, the SAT, MCAT, bar or CPA exam, or just trying to beat procrastination, StudyBreak helps you study with focus and take breaks without guilt. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION StudyBreak offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions (monthly, quarterly and annual) that unlock Premium features for the full subscription period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy policy: https://studybreak.canvasandthemachine.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TimeMaster Study Timer
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TimeMaster Study Timer is a practical app that helps you manage your study sessions effectively. This app is perfect for students and anyone who needs to focus on their work for extended periods. It enables you to set a timer for your study sessions and take regular breaks to maintain your concentration and avoid burnout. You can customize the length of your work sessions and breaks to suit your needs and preferences. TimeMaster Study Timer is a great app for anyone who wants to stay organized, focused and productive while studying; taking advantage of the Pomodoro Timer and LoFI Study Music tools that you will find in this application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeMaster Study Timer at none against StudyBreak's 17. TimeMaster Study Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). StudyBreak's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. StudyBreak sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per 7 days. TimeMaster Study Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | StudyBreak | TimeMaster Study Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (200 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 200 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 249 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenechi Okolo | Leonardo Gonzalez Salas |
Bugs and requests
StudyBreak
Reported bugs
4 issues- Timer issues with countdown/countup
- Frequent crashes or freezing
- Inaccurate subject time tracking
- Distraction notifications not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Calendar sync for study sessions
- Ability to edit/delete subjects
- More flexible break time settings
- Improved statistics and data visualization
TimeMaster Study Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
StudyBreak
- Notebook Gold$0.897 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Premium$1.493 Months
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- Notebook Gold3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Notebook Platinum3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Notebook Gold3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Study Plan & Podcast Starter Pack$1.99
- 10 Notebook Credits$1.99
- Developer Fuel$2.99
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- Focus Timer Pro$4.99
- Unlimited + (One Time Payment)$4.99
- Helping Hand$4.99
- 100 Notebook Credits$6.99
- Loyal Supporter$9.99
- True Legend$14.99
- Study Plan & Podcast Power Pack$19.99
TimeMaster Study Timer
No in-app purchases
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