# YPT vs Study Time With Rain

YPT and Study Time With Rain both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Study Time With Rain's written reviews are positive against 56% of YPT's. YPT's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YPT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Study Time With Rain sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 — 4.7 for YPT against 4.8 for Study Time With Rain. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 778 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of YPT's written reviews are positive against 91% of Study Time With Rain's.

YPT ships an update every 2 days, Study Time With Rain fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YPT | Study Time With Rain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ypt-study-group/id1441909643/reviews) | **[4.8 (778 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-time-with-rain-pomodoro/id6465894484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 778 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UnCheon Baek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143037815) | [Yoonjik Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699502339) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Study Time With Rain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-time-with-rain-pomodoro/id6465894484)

Enhance your study sessions with a charming ghost companion and a variety of timer options. Track your progress, enjoy a curated song library, and set motivational countdowns for your academic goals.

**Highlights:** Cute ghost characters, Pomodoro & Primary Timer, Study statistics tracking, Song library for ambiance, Personal confidence & D-Day settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Devil Hat | $0.29 | one-time |
| Rudolph Set | $0.29 | one-time |
| Fighting | $0.29 | one-time |
| Fire Eyes | $0.29 | one-time |
| Santa | $0.29 | one-time |
| Angel Hat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Graduation Cap | $0.59 | one-time |
| White Cat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Black Cat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Window Wait | $0.79 | one-time |
| Glasses | $0.79 | one-time |
| Angel wings | $0.89 | one-time |
| Blackboard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Window Airplane | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Mountain | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Space | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Snowman | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Mountain Dark Version | $1.29 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom | $1.29 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Cute and aesthetic
- 🚀 Helps with productivity
- 🎶 Relaxing music and ASMR
- 👍 Simple and minimalistic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Restrictive free version, many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Issues with timer and music continuing in background
- 🔌 Music and timer stop when app is closed

**Reported bugs**

- Time tracking issues, inaccurate recording of study time
- Black screen bug
- Pen function noise removed

**Requested features**

- More customization options (colors, animations, etc.)
- Ability to earn in-app currency for premium features
- Seamless background playback of music and timer
- Dark mode
- Countdown timer with custom alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YPT free?

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

### Is Study Time With Rain free?

Study Time With Rain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YPT or Study Time With Rain?

Study Time With Rain is rated higher. YPT averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Study Time With Rain averages 4.8 from 778 ratings.

### Do YPT or Study Time With Rain have ads?

Neither YPT nor Study Time With Rain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YPT or Study Time With Rain?

YPT ships an update every 2 days, and Study Time With Rain fortnightly. Most recently, YPT was updated on September 24, 2026 and Study Time With Rain on September 22, 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.*