# 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 every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YPT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Study Time With Rain sells 10 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 — 1.8K and 789 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 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YPT | Study Time With Rain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ypt-study-timer-and-tracker/id1441909643/reviews) | **[4.8 (789 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-time-with-rain-pomodoro/id6465894484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 789 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 270 MB | 93 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-timer-and-tracker/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


### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| White Cat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Black Cat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Glasses | $0.79 | one-time |
| Blackboard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Window Mountain | $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 1.8K ratings, while Study Time With Rain averages 4.8 from 789 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 every 4 weeks. Most recently, YPT was updated on November 15, 2026 and Study Time With Rain on November 14, 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.*