Comparison

StudyBreak vs Study Timer for Students

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Study Timer for Students

This app helps students improve focus during study sessions. It functions as a timer and tracker for academic subjects, aiding in concentration for school or university work.

Highlights
  • Study focus timer
  • Subject tracking
  • Pomodoro technique support
  • University study aid
  • School subject management
Features
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Study timer is the #1 App for focusing on your study. It lets you focusing while studying for your school or university subjects, while keeping track of them. Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/47498420

Screenshots

StudyBreak4 screens
Study Timer for Students3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Study Timer for Students at 100% against StudyBreak's 72%. Study Timer for Students also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). StudyBreak's advantage is ratings volume (199 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StudyBreak sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Study Timer for Students sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Study Timer for Students holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StudyBreak has 199 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of StudyBreak's written reviews are positive against 100% of Study Timer for Students's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudyBreak ships an update every 2 weeks, Study Timer for Students every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
StudyBreak versus Study Timer for Students: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudyBreakStudy Timer for Students
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (199 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings199 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenechi OkoloFrancesco Paciello

Customer experience

StudyBreak

All ratings200 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative16.9%

Study Timer for Students

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Study Timer for Students

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

StudyBreak

Subscriptions7
  • Premium3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium$1.493 Months
  • Notebook Gold$3.997 Days
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  • Notebook Gold3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Notebook Platinum3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Notebook Gold3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time10
  • 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
3 purchases

Study Timer for Students

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited access$0.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is StudyBreak free?
StudyBreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study Timer for Students free?
Study Timer for Students is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StudyBreak or Study Timer for Students?
Study Timer for Students is rated higher. StudyBreak averages 4.7 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while Study Timer for Students averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do StudyBreak or Study Timer for Students have ads?
Neither StudyBreak nor Study Timer for Students shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StudyBreak or Study Timer for Students?
StudyBreak ships an update every 2 weeks, and Study Timer for Students every 2 months. Most recently, StudyBreak was updated on October 23, 2026 and Study Timer for Students on October 20, 2026.

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