# Homework Pal vs Mr. Tapioca

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Homework Pal at none against Mr. Tapioca's 8. Homework Pal also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 13). Mr. Tapioca's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mr. Tapioca sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Homework Pal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mr. Tapioca holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Homework Pal has 1.4K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Homework Pal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mr. Tapioca's.

Homework Pal ships an update weekly, Mr. Tapioca every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Homework Pal | Mr. Tapioca |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homework-pal/id1340538392/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-tapioca/id6786023560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Houston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340538391) | [Melchior Goldfarb](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786023563) |

## What reviewers say

### Homework Pal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homework-pal/id1340538392)

Easily manage your schoolwork with this straightforward assignment tracker. Organize upcoming due dates, create assignments and courses, and view all assignment details at a glance. Color-coded courses help you stay on top of your studies.

**Highlights:** Overview of upcoming assignment due dates, Create assignments and courses, Color-coded courses, Edit assignments and courses, Mark assignments as done

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for staying organized
- 💯 Great for tracking assignments
- 🎨 Useful color-coding feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with dark mode and recent updates
- 🗓️ Lack of calendar/scheduling features
- 🕰️ No option to set specific due times
- 🗑️ Deleted user data with app updates

**Reported bugs**

- White text on white background in dark mode
- Assignments disappearing after app updates
- Unable to edit due dates for existing assignments

**Requested features**

- Add calendar view and scheduling options
- Implement recurring assignments and reminders
- Allow users to select preferred week start day
- Add option to view assignments by class or due date


### Mr. Tapioca

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-tapioca/id6786023560)

This app helps you focus by timing your work sessions with a virtual boba shop. It blocks distracting apps and rewards you with in-game currency to customize your shop. Enjoy break games and ambient soundscapes while building your boba collection.

**Highlights:** Cozy focus timer with virtual boba shop, Real app blocking using Screen Time, Live Activity countdown, In-game currency for customization, Boba map of nearby shops, Study Squad for shared focus sessions, Break games and ambient soundscapes

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ninja Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wizard Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Angel Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter Cocoa Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Dream Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| Devil Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Honeymilk Library | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mango Sunset | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Homework Pal free?

Homework Pal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mr. Tapioca free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Homework Pal or Mr. Tapioca?

Mr. Tapioca is rated higher. Homework Pal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Mr. Tapioca averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Homework Pal or Mr. Tapioca have ads?

Neither Homework Pal nor Mr. Tapioca shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Homework Pal or Mr. Tapioca?

Homework Pal ships an update weekly, and Mr. Tapioca every 8 days. Most recently, Homework Pal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mr. Tapioca on October 24, 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.*