# Study Bud vs Lilo

The clearest difference is rating: Lilo at 4.7 against Study Bud's 3.7. Lilo also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 3). Study Bud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lilo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Study Bud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lilo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lilo has 4.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Study Bud | Lilo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-bud-studying-made-fun/id1565302036/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilo-study-timer-and-challenges/id6752133930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gautam Prothia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502176333) | [Pawel Gladysz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650152146) |

## What reviewers say

### Study Bud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-bud-studying-made-fun/id1565302036)

This app helps combat procrastination by providing a customizable virtual study companion. Set study timers and enjoy motivational animations and quotes to stay focused and productive.

**Highlights:** Customizable study buddy character, Timed study sessions, Motivational animations, Inspiring quotes, Procrastination reduction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lilo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilo-study-timer-and-challenges/id6752133930)

This app transforms solo study sessions into engaging, social challenges. Compete with friends, track your progress, and climb leaderboards to make learning fun and motivating. Build lasting focus habits through friendly competition and visible achievements.

**Highlights:** Focus timer with distraction avoidance, Study challenges with friends, Live leaderboards for comparison, Progress tracking and stats, Habit building and streaks, Social accountability

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Study Bud free?

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

### Is Lilo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Study Bud or Lilo?

Lilo is rated higher. Study Bud averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Lilo averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Study Bud or Lilo have ads?

Neither Study Bud nor Lilo shows ads.

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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.*