# Focus Clock vs Study Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Study Tracker at free with in-app purchases against Focus Clock's subscription. Focus Clock's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Study Tracker sells 2 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 — 4.1 for Focus Clock against 4.1 for Study Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 29 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Focus Clock's written reviews are positive against 50% of Study Tracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Clock | Study Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-clock/id1521795885/reviews)** | [4.1 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-tracker-focus-timer/id1560095006/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 56 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓庆 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268921589) | [Shenzhen Gude Aipu Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896411340) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-clock/id1521795885)

This app helps you concentrate on tasks with a unique focus mode that rewards sustained attention. It offers customizable timers, background operation, and detailed statistics to track your progress. Enjoy an ad-free experience with various visual themes to enhance your study or work sessions.

**Highlights:** Ad-free focus mode, Background timing with notifications, Daily focus statistics, Customizable clock styles and skins, Gesture controls for navigation, Progress bar and color customization

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription member | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Permanent buyout | $1.99 | one-time |
| discounts VIP | $2.99 | one-time |


### Study Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-tracker-focus-timer/id1560095006)

This app helps you track your study time, set custom courses and plans, and utilize various timers like Pomodoro and countdown for efficient learning. It offers detailed statistics, white noise for focus, and exam countdowns with widgets. Data syncs across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Track study time, Customize courses and study plans, Pomodoro and countdown timers, Detailed study statistics, White noise for focus, Exam countdowns and widgets, Multi-device iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Clock free?

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

### Is Study Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Clock or Study Tracker?

Focus Clock is rated higher. Focus Clock averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Study Tracker averages 4.1 from 29 ratings.

### Do Focus Clock or Study Tracker have ads?

Neither Focus Clock nor Study Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Clock or Study Tracker?

Focus Clock ships an update fortnightly, and Study Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Focus Clock was updated on September 1, 2026 and Study Tracker on September 26, 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.*