# 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 fortnightly) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). FLIP's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 56%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YPT holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 894 and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of FLIP's written reviews are positive against 56% of YPT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FLIP ships an update fortnightly, YPT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FLIP | YPT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (894 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-focus-timer-for-study/id1435127190/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ypt-study-group/id1441909643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 894 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 55.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, 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 accurately measuring focus time. It offers features like global study groups, real-time study tracking, and detailed statistics to enhance concentration and productivity.

**Highlights:** Accurate time measurement by flipping phone, Focus level measurement, Global study groups (FLIP ZONE), Real-time study tracking (LIVE), Study time statistics and reports, D-day countdown for goals

**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/id1441909643)

Connect with millions globally to study together remotely. Track your progress, set daily goals, and join or create study groups. Visualize your achievements with detailed statistics and compete with others through real-time rankings.

**Highlights:** Time tracking for subjects, Daily 10-minute planner, Study group creation, Real-time ranking, Study statistics visualization, Friend activity monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| 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 |
| 6 months | $11.99 | one-time |
| 12months | $19.99 | 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 894 ratings, while YPT averages 4.7 from 1.7K 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 fortnightly, and YPT every 2 days. Most recently, FLIP was updated on September 20, 2026 and YPT on September 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.*