# 番茄ToDo vs CoStudy

The clearest difference is ads: 番茄ToDo at none against CoStudy's shown. 番茄ToDo also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 71) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 番茄ToDo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CoStudy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 番茄ToDo against 4.8 for CoStudy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 番茄ToDo has 4.8K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of 番茄ToDo's written reviews are positive against 93% of CoStudy's.

番茄ToDo ships an update every 10 days, CoStudy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 番茄ToDo | CoStudy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo/id1242689729/reviews)** | [4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/costudy/id1617091849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **92.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 384 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Paitui Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242689728) | [Co-study Information Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489845277) |

## What reviewers say

### 番茄ToDo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo/id1242689729)

This app combines a minimalist Pomodoro timer with a "study mode" to help users focus and avoid distractions. It also includes habit tracking, reminders, and white noise to enhance productivity and self-discipline.

**Highlights:** Study mode to block distractions, Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions, Habit tracking with quantitative measurement, Forced reminders to complete tasks, High-definition white noise for focus, Study room feature for shared focus sessions, Detailed statistics and Apple Health integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 番茄ToDo季度卡（3 个月） | $1.99 | one-time |
| 番茄ToDo季度卡（6个月） | $2.99 | one-time |
| 番茄ToDo季度卡（三年） | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Efficient and helpful app
- 🚀 Lightweight and easy to use
- 💡 Comprehensive features for productivity
- 🔒 No ads or distractions
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🌐 Lack of English language support
- 🔒 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- White screen issue when editing whitelist
- Inconsistent behavior of 'study mode' locking
- Countdown timer not always working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve syncing across devices
- Introduce dark mode theme
- Allow more customization of timers and backgrounds
- Add multi-user functionality for shared study sessions


### CoStudy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/costudy/id1617091849)

This app creates a virtual study environment to combat the loneliness of solo learning. It simulates a campus with different buildings and allows users to find study partners and friends to study with, fostering a sense of community and accountability.

**Highlights:** Virtual campus with different buildings, Find study partners based on goals/region, Study with friends as virtual desk mates, Strict focus mode with rules, Earn rewards for focused study sessions, Positive reinforcement for self-discipline

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Co岛会员-连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 购买10个Co钻 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 购买60个Co钻 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Co岛会员-1个月 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 购买180个Co钻 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 购买300个Co钻 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 购买450个Co钻 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 购买680个Co钻 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 购买1280个Co钻 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Co岛会员-12个月 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Co岛会员-12个月 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 购买1980个Co钻 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 购买3280个Co钻 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Cute and visually appealing interface design
- 🎯 Effective focus and concentration enhancement
- 👥 Social learning features with friends and study groups
- 💰 Gamification through virtual currency and clothing rewards
- 🏫 Virtual study room with other users for motivation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌍 No English language support despite international user base
- 💸 Increasing monetization of previously free cosmetics
- 📱 Phone verification issues for international users
- 🔗 Inconsistent server connectivity for overseas users
- ⚠️ Occasional app crashes and technical glitches

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and sudden crashes when opening
- Server connection errors for international users
- Phone verification codes not being sent to international numbers
- Study sessions interrupted by incoming call notifications
- Unable to change language settings despite English tag in app store

**Requested features**

- English language version for international users
- iOS whitelist integration with Screen Time
- Widget functionality for daily/monthly check-in tracking
- Voice chat feature in study rooms
- More affordable cosmetic options purchasable with earned currency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 番茄ToDo free?

番茄ToDo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CoStudy free?

CoStudy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 番茄ToDo or CoStudy?

番茄ToDo is rated higher. 番茄ToDo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while CoStudy averages 4.8 from 71 ratings.

### Do 番茄ToDo or CoStudy have ads?

CoStudy shows ads; 番茄ToDo does not.

### Which is updated more often, 番茄ToDo or CoStudy?

番茄ToDo ships an update every 10 days, and CoStudy every 3 weeks. Most recently, 番茄ToDo was updated on September 25, 2026 and CoStudy on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
