# Smart Timetable vs Focus Tree

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Timetable at none against Focus Tree's shown. Smart Timetable also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (80% vs 68%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Timetable sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Focus Tree sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.6 for Smart Timetable against 4.7 for Focus Tree. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 5.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Smart Timetable's written reviews are positive against 68% of Focus Tree's.

Smart Timetable ships an update every 4 days, Focus Tree every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Timetable | Focus Tree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-timetable-study-planner/id1278473923/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 68.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Denis Kravcov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268388071) | [Focus Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631305263) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Timetable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-timetable-study-planner/id1278473923)

Manage multiple class schedules, assignments, and tasks with notifications and reminders. Sync across devices and share with others. Track your progress with insightful charts and utilize convenient widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Multiple schedule management, Rotating schedule support, Lesson and assignment notifications, Today widget with countdown, iCloud and Apple Calendar sync, Apple Watch app and widget, Siri Shortcuts and Voice commands

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro - 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Class Schedule Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Class Schedule Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Schedule Planner PRO | $3.99 | one-time |
| Schedule Planner Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for organizing schedule
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💡 Useful widgets and countdown timers
- 👍 Customizable colors for classes
- 👍 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with widget and sync issues
- 🐛 Deletes schedules and tasks after updates
- 🔒 Notifications only available in paid version
- 🐛 Difficulty setting up recurring tasks
- 🐛 Confusing to navigate for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Schedules disappearing after updates
- Widgets not working or showing incorrect information
- Sync issues between devices
- Crashes when trying to create new schedules

**Requested features**

- Option to select multiple days for classes
- Ability to set custom reminders and due dates for tasks
- Weekly/monthly calendar view
- Integration with other calendar/task apps
- More customization options (colors, backgrounds, etc.)


### Focus Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261)

This app helps students stay focused during study sessions by blocking distractions and offering timed work intervals. It also includes flashcards with spaced repetition and a unique social feature where users grow a virtual garden together as they achieve focus goals.

**Highlights:** Distraction blocking during focus sessions, Pomodoro and study timers, Spaced repetition flashcards, Shared virtual garden for accountability, Progress tracking and streak monitoring, Collaborative study with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Tree Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Focus Tree Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($9.99) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($19.99) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 👍 Cute and motivating design
- 🔒 Blocks distracting apps
- 💡 Competitive aspect with friends
- 🌱 Fun to build a garden

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes or gets stuck
- 🔒 Overly restrictive app blocking
- 💰 Lack of customization options
- 🎁 Limited rewards for study sessions

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Notifications not working as expected
- Account recovery issues when changing devices
- Screen time feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Allow pausing of study sessions
- Provide more tiles/rewards for longer study sessions
- Add option to choose different tile designs
- Improve compatibility with larger devices like iPads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Timetable free?

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

### Is Focus Tree free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Timetable or Focus Tree?

Focus Tree is rated higher. Smart Timetable averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Focus Tree averages 4.7 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Smart Timetable or Focus Tree have ads?

Focus Tree shows ads; Smart Timetable does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Timetable or Focus Tree?

Smart Timetable ships an update every 4 days, and Focus Tree every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart Timetable was updated on November 4, 2026 and Focus Tree on November 4, 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.*