# My Second Teacher vs Focus Tree

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Tree at 4.7 against My Second Teacher's 3.9. Focus Tree also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 7) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). My Second Teacher's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Second Teacher sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Focus Tree sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Tree holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Tree has 5.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of My Second Teacher's written reviews are positive against 68% of Focus Tree's.

My Second Teacher ships an update every 4 weeks, Focus Tree every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Second Teacher | Focus Tree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-second-teacher/id1470650354/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **67.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Advanced Pedagogy Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448021848) | [Focus Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631305263) |

## What reviewers say

### My Second Teacher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-second-teacher/id1470650354)

This app offers video-based lessons and interactive quizzes for IGCSE syllabuses, developed by a Cambridge alumnus. It provides diagnostic reports to identify learning gaps and offers 24/7 online tutoring to help students master concepts and ace exams.

**Highlights:** Interactive video lessons, Diagnostic learning reports, 24/7 online tutoring, Full IGCSE syllabus coverage, Focus on Cambridge IGCSEs, Personalized revision

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pricing2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pricing3 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Pricing4 | $20.99 | one-time |
| Pricing5 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pricing6 | $69.99 | one-time |


### Focus Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261)

This app helps students stay focused during study sessions by blocking distractions and offering study timers. It also includes flashcards with spaced repetition for effective learning and allows users to study with friends by growing shared virtual gardens.

**Highlights:** Focus sessions with distraction blocking, Study timers and Pomodoro sessions, Flashcard creation and spaced repetition, Shared virtual gardens for group study, Progress tracking and accountability with friends

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Tree Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Focus Tree Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($9.99) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($19.99) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($49.99) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($99.99) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 👍 Cute and motivating design
- 🔒 Blocks distracting apps
- 💡 Competitive aspect with friends
- 🌱 Fun to build a garden

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes or gets stuck
- 🔒 Overly restrictive app blocking
- 💰 Lack of customization options
- 🎁 Limited rewards for study sessions

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Notifications not working as expected
- Account recovery issues when changing devices
- Screen time feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Allow pausing of study sessions
- Provide more tiles/rewards for longer study sessions
- Add option to choose different tile designs
- Improve compatibility with larger devices like iPads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Second Teacher free?

My Second Teacher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Tree free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Second Teacher or Focus Tree?

Focus Tree is rated higher. My Second Teacher averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Focus Tree averages 4.7 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do My Second Teacher or Focus Tree have ads?

Focus Tree shows ads; My Second Teacher does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Second Teacher or Focus Tree?

My Second Teacher ships an update every 4 weeks, and Focus Tree every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Second Teacher was updated on October 4, 2026 and Focus Tree on October 20, 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.*