# FLIP vs Bites

FLIP and Bites both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of FLIP's written reviews are positive against 43% of Bites's. FLIP also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Bites's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FLIP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Bites sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for Bites. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 894 and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of FLIP's written reviews are positive against 43% of Bites's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FLIP | Bites |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (894 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-focus-timer-for-study/id1435127190/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bites-ai-powered-studying/id6475324072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 894 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rinasoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/386505937) | [Shaguf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723925797) |

## 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


### Bites

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bites-ai-powered-studying/id6475324072)

This app transforms handwritten notes into interactive study tools like flashcards and quizzes using AI. It helps students organize their learning materials, practice recall, and understand complex topics with a virtual study buddy. Designed to make studying more efficient and enjoyable.

**Highlights:** AI-powered note conversion, Instant flashcard generation, Personalized quizzes, Handwritten note support, Spaced repetition and active recall, AI study buddy for explanations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly With 3-Day Free Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| Bites+ (Annual Plan) | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Bites+ (Annual Plan) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📈 Helps improve grades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- ⏱️ Slow performance
- 🔍 Limited features

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to upload files
- Inconsistent behavior

**Requested features**

- Add scanner functionality
- Improve file upload process
- Implement spaced repetition like Anki


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FLIP free?

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

### Is Bites free?

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

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

Bites is rated higher. FLIP averages 4.5 out of 5 from 894 ratings, while Bites averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do FLIP or Bites have ads?

FLIP shows ads; Bites does not.

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

FLIP ships an update fortnightly, and Bites fortnightly. Most recently, FLIP was updated on September 20, 2026 and Bites on September 23, 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.*