Comparison

StudyBreak vs Notami

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

Notami

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Notami 3.0 - Completely Rebuilt The private, beautifully simple way to keep notes about the people who matter most. Notami is a privacy-first friend notebook, completely rebuilt from the ground up with a modern Liquid Glass design. Keep notes, photos, ratings, and reminders for every friend - synced across all your devices via iCloud and protected by Face ID, Touch ID or PIN. Remember everything Save notes for each friend - details, memories, conversations, preferences, anything. Attach photos, tag your notes, and set reminders so you never forget a birthday, event, or important detail. Rate friendships over time and watch them evolve on an interactive colour-coded chart. "I Saw Them" - track when you last saw each friend Swipe to quickly mark a friend as seen, or tap "I Saw Them" to create a catch-up note recording what you talked about. Sort your friend list by who you haven't seen in the longest. Your timeline shows every interaction at a glance. Prep before you meet Open a Prep Card before meeting a friend to review your recent notes, their rating trend, upcoming reminders, and key topics - so you walk in ready. Apple Intelligence (iOS 26+) On supported devices, Notami uses on-device AI to generate friend summaries, extract relationship themes from your notes, suggest conversation topics, and detect the tone of your notes. Everything runs on-device - your data never leaves your phone. Syncs everywhere, stays private Your data syncs automatically across iPhone and iPad via iCloud. Protect your notes with Face ID, Touch ID, or a 6-digit PIN. Only you have access. Designed for iPad Full split-view navigation with keyboard shortcuts. See your friend list and friend details side by side. Features at a glance * Unlimited notes, photos, tags, and reminders per friend * Interactive rating chart tracking friendship over time * "I Saw Them" quick-mark and catch-up notes * Prep Cards for pre-meeting review * Timeline of all your friendship activity * Search across all friends and notes with highlighted results * Face ID, Touch ID, or PIN lock * iCloud sync across all devices * PDF export and sharing * Light, dark, and system theme * Apple Intelligence summaries, themes, and suggestions (iOS 26+) * Free for up to 5 friends. Upgrade once to Notami Pro for unlimited friends and all future features - no subscription.

Screenshots

StudyBreak4 screens
Notami4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StudyBreak at every 2 weeks against Notami's every 2 months. StudyBreak also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 $0.89 per 7 days and Notami sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudyBreak ships an update every 2 weeks, Notami every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StudyBreak versus Notami: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudyBreakNotami
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (200 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings200 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenechi OkoloLucas Young

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

Notami

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

StudyBreak

Subscriptions7
  • 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
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
1 purchases

Notami

One-time1
  • Notami Pro$2.99

Questions

Is StudyBreak free?
StudyBreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notami free?
Notami is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StudyBreak or Notami have ads?
Neither StudyBreak nor Notami shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StudyBreak or Notami?
StudyBreak ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notami every 2 months. Most recently, StudyBreak was updated on October 7, 2026 and Notami on October 7, 2026.

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