# YPT vs iSOW

The clearest difference is rating: YPT at 4.7 against iSOW's 4.0. YPT also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). iSOW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YPT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iSOW asks for nothing beyond the download.

YPT holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YPT has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

YPT ships an update every 2 days, iSOW weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YPT | iSOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ypt-study-group/id1441909643/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isow/id6476681858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 248 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UnCheon Baek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143037815) | [ISOW TECNOLOGIAS SOCIAIS LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715540031) |

## 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


### iSOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isow/id6476681858)

Discover, engage with, and volunteer for social projects. Donate and promote initiatives to make a positive impact. This platform connects users with opportunities to contribute to societal change.

**Highlights:** Discover social projects, Engage with initiatives, Volunteer opportunities, Donate to causes, Promote social projects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YPT free?

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

### Is iSOW free?

iSOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

YPT is rated higher. YPT averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while iSOW averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do YPT or iSOW have ads?

Neither YPT nor iSOW shows ads.

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

YPT ships an update every 2 days, and iSOW weekly. Most recently, YPT was updated on October 20, 2026 and iSOW on September 30, 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.*