# Study Bud vs Focustown

The clearest difference is rating: Focustown at 4.8 against Study Bud's 3.7. Focustown also leads on ratings volume (8.8K vs 3). Study Bud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focustown sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Study Bud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focustown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focustown has 8.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Study Bud | Focustown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-bud-studying-made-fun/id1565302036/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focustown-pomodoro-timer/id6758457625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8.8K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gautam Prothia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502176333) | [Second Round Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818164945) |

## 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


### Focustown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focustown-pomodoro-timer/id6758457625)

This app offers a virtual study environment where users can connect with others globally. Choose from cozy settings like cafes or libraries to focus alongside real people in real time, fostering accountability and motivation for students and professionals.

**Highlights:** Cozy study environments (cafes, libraries), Study with real people globally, Earn coins and customize character, Study with friends for accountability, Built-in focus timer

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Foucstown Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Foucstown Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Foucstown Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Foucstown Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Foucstown Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Foucstown Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pocketful of Brown Beans | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful Golden Beans | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Coffee Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Single Coffee Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Golden Beans | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Golden Beans | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Brown Beans | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Golden Beans | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Boost Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Golden Beans | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Brown Beans | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Brown Beans | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Golden Beans | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Golden Beans | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Golden Beans | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Study Bud free?

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

### Is Focustown free?

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

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

Focustown is rated higher. Study Bud averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Focustown averages 4.8 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Study Bud or Focustown have ads?

Focustown shows ads; Study Bud does not.

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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.*