# YPT vs StudyLog

The clearest difference is ads: YPT at none against StudyLog's shown. YPT also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 4). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YPT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and StudyLog sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 StudyLog. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YPT has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

YPT ships an update every 2 days, StudyLog fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YPT | StudyLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ypt-study-group/id1441909643/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studylog-study-tracker/id6742389774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UnCheon Baek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143037815) | [BYNET](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811735131) |

## 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


### StudyLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studylog-study-tracker/id6742389774)

Effortlessly track your study sessions and exam preparation with a focus on speed and simplicity. Features include instant recording, goal setting, and visual progress tracking. Enjoy cloud backup and customization options for a distraction-free learning experience.

**Highlights:** Instant study session recording, Automatic time tracking by subject, Study streak tracking, Customizable study goals, Calendar and heatmap visualizations, Home screen widget, Secure cloud backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 年額プラン：プレミアム機能（年額） | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YPT free?

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

### Is StudyLog free?

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

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

StudyLog is rated higher. YPT averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while StudyLog averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do YPT or StudyLog have ads?

StudyLog shows ads; YPT does not.

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

YPT ships an update every 2 days, and StudyLog fortnightly. Most recently, YPT was updated on September 24, 2026 and StudyLog on August 27, 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.*