StudyBreak vs MasjidSync
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/
MasjidSync
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MasjidSync helps you stay connected to prayer times wherever you are. Find a mosque, check today’s timetable, browse the monthly calendar, enable optional reminders, and use Qibla guidance in one simple app. Whether you follow a local mosque timetable or need current-location prayer calculations while travelling, MasjidSync makes it easier to keep the essentials close at hand. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ With MasjidSync, you can: - View daily prayer times and see what’s coming next - Browse monthly prayer timetables - Search for mosques and discover nearby locations - Save favourites and quickly return to recent mosques - Enable optional prayer reminders - Use current-location prayer calculations when needed - Check Qibla direction on your device - Personalise settings for notifications, appearance, and prayer preferences MasjidSync is designed to be straightforward, reliable, and useful for everyday use, whether you are at home, travelling, or visiting a new area. Download MasjidSync to keep prayer times, mosque discovery, and Qibla guidance in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MasjidSync at every 5 days against StudyBreak's every 2 weeks. MasjidSync also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and MasjidSync sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StudyBreak ships an update every 2 weeks, MasjidSync every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StudyBreak | MasjidSync |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 249 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenechi Okolo | Syed Ahmed |
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
MasjidSync
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
MasjidSync
- MasjidSync monthly subscription$0.991 Month
- MasjidSync monthly subscription$1.991 Month
- MasjidSync monthly subscription$4.991 Month
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- MasjidSync monthly subscription$9.991 Month
- MasjidSync monthly subscription$24.991 Month
- MasjidSync monthly subscription$49.991 Month
- One-time donation to MasjidSync$19.99
- One-time donation to MasjidSync$24.99
- One-time donation to MasjidSync$49.99
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- One-time donation to MasjidSync$99.99









