# FLIP vs YPT

The clearest difference is ads: YPT at none against FLIP's shown. YPT also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). FLIP's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 56%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FLIP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and YPT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.5 for FLIP against 4.7 for YPT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 897 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of FLIP's written reviews are positive against 56% of YPT's.

FLIP ships an update every 2 weeks, YPT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FLIP | YPT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (897 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-focus-timer-for-study/id1435127190/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ypt-study-group-and-timer/id1441909643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 897 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 55.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 269 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rinasoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/386505937) | [UnCheon Baek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143037815) |

## What reviewers say

### FLIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-focus-timer-for-study/id1435127190)

This app helps improve study habits by tracking focus time using a unique phone-flipping method. It offers features like global study groups, real-time progress monitoring, and detailed statistics to enhance concentration and productivity.

**Highlights:** Flip phone to measure study time, Global study groups and chat, Real-time study session monitoring, Detailed daily, weekly, monthly statistics, D-day countdown for goals, Timetable and study schedule planner

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $2.00 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium Membership | $10.00 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium Membership | $18.00 | per year |
| Premium Service - 1Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Charging 2500 points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Service - 3Months | $4.99 | one-time |
| Charging 5900 points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Service - 6 Months | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Service - 12 Months | $14.99 | one-time |
| Charging 20000 points | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Motivating and helpful for studying
- 👍 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🚀 Useful features like goals, timers, and tracking
- 🤝 Social aspect with study groups and leaderboards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Concerns about premium features and in-app purchases
- 📱 Issues with syncing and editing data across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Ranking and leaderboard data not updating properly
- Study time not being saved or recorded accurately
- Language settings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for themes and layouts
- Improve the user interface and navigation
- Implement an Apple Watch app for easier tracking
- Allow more flexibility in setting and editing study goals


### YPT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ypt-study-group-and-timer/id1441909643)

This app helps users study together remotely by tracking study time, planning daily tasks, and creating study groups. It offers real-time rankings and visualizes study progress to keep users motivated.

**Highlights:** Study time tracking, Daily planner and to-do lists, Remote study groups, Real-time ranking, Visual study statistics, Background noise options

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 100 flames | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Apps | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 flames | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Motivating and competitive
- 👍 Comprehensive features (timer, planner, study groups)
- 🎨 Customizable themes and aesthetics
- 🔊 Helpful background noise options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, crashing, time recording issues)
- ⏱️ Time zone issues for users outside of Korea
- 🔒 Restricted app access during study sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not stopping when exiting the app
- Inconsistent time recording across devices
- Sudden language changes without user input
- Connectivity issues and server problems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit/remove specific study time entries
- Implement a desktop/web version of the app
- Allow more customization options for the calendar and planner
- Improve the allowed apps feature to work more reliably


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FLIP free?

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

### Is YPT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FLIP or YPT?

YPT is rated higher. FLIP averages 4.5 out of 5 from 897 ratings, while YPT averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do FLIP or YPT have ads?

FLIP shows ads; YPT does not.

### Which is updated more often, FLIP or YPT?

FLIP ships an update every 2 weeks, and YPT every 2 days. Most recently, FLIP was updated on November 6, 2026 and YPT on November 13, 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.*