Focus vs Study Timer for Students
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus
Enhance concentration with ad-free lofi beats and ambient sounds designed for studying, working, or reading. Access music offline and utilize scientifically crafted tracks to boost brain activity and achieve peak performance.
- Ad-free listening experience
- Offline music access
- Lofi beats and ambient sounds
- Brain FM-inspired tracks
- Concentration flow enhancement
- Pomodoro study timer
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Unlock Your Ultimate Focus with Study Music! Struggling to concentrate while studying, working, or reading? Study Music is the perfect app for boosting your focus and productivity. Enjoy ad-free, high-quality ambient sounds and lofi beats designed to create the perfect flow state for studying, whether you have ADHD, need deep concentration, or just want a peaceful environment. Key Features: No WiFi? No Problem: Access music offline for distraction-free focus. Lofi Beats & Ambient Sounds: Best for studying, reading, or working. Brain FM-Inspired Tracks: Music scientifically designed to enhance brain activity and improve productivity. No Ads: Immerse yourself in uninterrupted focus music. Concentration Flow: Find your rhythm and stay in the zone. Whether you're preparing for exams, completing assignments, or working on creative projects, Study Music will help you eliminate distractions and achieve peak performance. Focus. Flow. Study. Repeat. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS: Study Music offers two auto-renewing subscription options & one life time subscription. Pricing in other countries may vary depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes account setting at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes account setting to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Read the privacy policy here: http://thestudymusicapp.com/privacy-policy/ Read the Terms of use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Study Timer for Students
This app helps students improve focus during study sessions. It functions as a timer and tracker for academic subjects, aiding in concentration for school or university work.
- Study focus timer
- Subject tracking
- Pomodoro technique support
- University study aid
- School subject management
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Study timer is the #1 App for focusing on your study. It lets you focusing while studying for your school or university subjects, while keeping track of them. Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/47498420
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Study Timer for Students at 5.0 against Focus's 4.7. Focus's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Focus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Study Timer for Students sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Study Timer for Students holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus has 50 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Focus ships an update every 4 weeks, Study Timer for Students every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus | Study Timer for Students |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (50 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shivam Sompura | Francesco Paciello |
Customer experience
Focus
Study Timer for Students
In-app purchases
Focus
- Study Focus Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Study Music Monthly Access$12.991 Month
- Study Music Yearly Access$99.991 Year
- Study Focus Lifetime$9.99
Study Timer for Students
- Unlimited access$0.991 Month
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Unlimited access$29.991 Year
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