Comparison

StudyBreak vs Reside Living

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

Reside Living

Features
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Reside Living — Your residence, connected Reside Living is the resident app for student accommodation and managed properties. If your residence uses Reside Living, this app connects you directly to your property team. What you can do Report maintenance issues and track progress Message your residence or property team View building notices, events, and shared documents Stay informed about updates from your property manager Getting started You need an account from your residence or landlord. If you are not sure your building uses Reside Living, ask your residence office before downloading.

Screenshots

StudyBreak4 screens
Reside Living4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reside Living at none against StudyBreak's 17. StudyBreak's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Reside Living asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudyBreak ships an update every 2 weeks, Reside Living every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StudyBreak versus Reside Living: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudyBreakReside Living
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (199 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings199 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenechi OkoloReside Student Living (Pty) Ltd

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

Reside Living

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
None

Reside Living

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StudyBreak free?
StudyBreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reside Living free?
Reside Living is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StudyBreak or Reside Living have ads?
Neither StudyBreak nor Reside Living shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StudyBreak or Reside Living?
StudyBreak ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reside Living every 10 days. Most recently, StudyBreak was updated on October 24, 2026 and Reside Living on September 22, 2026.

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