# Study Bunny vs Pomo Pals

The clearest difference is ads: Pomo Pals at none against Study Bunny's shown. Pomo Pals also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Study Bunny's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Study Bunny sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Pomo Pals sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomo Pals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Study Bunny has 21K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Study Bunny | Pomo Pals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-bunny-focus-timer/id1478345385/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-pals-focus-timer/id6780631489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 123 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Patrick Silang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478345384) | [SEUNG WOO BAEK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893237321) |

## What reviewers say

### Study Bunny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-bunny-focus-timer/id1478345385)

This app helps you focus on your studies with a motivational timer. Earn coins by studying to unlock in-app items and music. Utilize tools like a to-do list, flashcards, and a customizable tracker to boost productivity.

**Highlights:** Motivational study timer, In-app coin rewards, Virtual store for items and music, To-do list functionality, Flashcard creation, Customizable study tracker

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Gold Crown | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 coins & 100 carrots | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 coins & 250 carrots | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 coins/carrots & No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins/carrots & No Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 coins & 2000 carrots | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great for exam studying
- 🐰 Cute and motivating study buddy
- 🕰️ Helpful timer and tracking features
- 🎨 Customizable bunny and room
- 🎶 Relaxing study music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many disruptive ads
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stops when app is closed
- Purchased items not showing up
- Inability to change subject names

**Requested features**

- Ability to move objects in front/behind
- Pomodoro timer option
- Offline music playback
- Syncing across devices
- More customization options


### Pomo Pals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-pals-focus-timer/id6780631489)

This app gamifies focus sessions by growing a virtual pet as you concentrate. Earn rewards, collect adorable companions, and build streaks to make studying or working more engaging. Pro features offer advanced planning and progress insights.

**Highlights:** Adjustable Pomodoro timer, Virtual pet growth and leveling, Collectible pets and accessories, Task and habit planning (Pro), Progress tracking and insights (Pro), Collaborative study rooms, Leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomo Pals Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pomo Pals Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 650 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,600 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3,700 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pomo Pals Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Study Bunny free?

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

### Is Pomo Pals free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Study Bunny or Pomo Pals?

Pomo Pals is rated higher. Study Bunny averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Pomo Pals averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Study Bunny or Pomo Pals have ads?

Study Bunny shows ads; Pomo Pals does not.

### Which is updated more often, Study Bunny or Pomo Pals?

Study Bunny ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pomo Pals every 3 weeks. Most recently, Study Bunny was updated on September 27, 2026 and Pomo Pals on September 13, 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.*