# Focus Tree vs Study Time With Rain

The clearest difference is ads: Study Time With Rain at none against Focus Tree's shown. Study Time With Rain also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 68%). Focus Tree's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 784). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Tree sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Study Time With Rain sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 — 4.7 for Focus Tree against 4.8 for Study Time With Rain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Tree has 5.7K ratings behind it against 784, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Focus Tree's written reviews are positive against 91% of Study Time With Rain's.

Focus Tree ships an update every 2 weeks, Study Time With Rain every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Tree | Study Time With Rain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261/reviews) | **[4.8 (784 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-time-with-rain-pomodoro/id6465894484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 784 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 265 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Focus Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631305263) | [Yoonjik Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699502339) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261)

This app helps students stay focused during study sessions by blocking distractions and offering study timers. It also includes flashcards with spaced repetition for effective learning and allows users to study with friends by growing shared virtual gardens.

**Highlights:** Focus sessions with distraction blocking, Study timers and Pomodoro sessions, Flashcard creation and spaced repetition, Shared virtual gardens for group study, Progress tracking and accountability with friends

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Tree Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Focus Tree Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($9.99) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($19.99) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($49.99) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($99.99) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 👍 Cute and motivating design
- 🔒 Blocks distracting apps
- 💡 Competitive aspect with friends
- 🌱 Fun to build a garden

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes or gets stuck
- 🔒 Overly restrictive app blocking
- 💰 Lack of customization options
- 🎁 Limited rewards for study sessions

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Notifications not working as expected
- Account recovery issues when changing devices
- Screen time feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Allow pausing of study sessions
- Provide more tiles/rewards for longer study sessions
- Add option to choose different tile designs
- Improve compatibility with larger devices like iPads


### Study Time With Rain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-time-with-rain-pomodoro/id6465894484)

Enhance your study sessions with a charming ghost companion and a variety of timer options. Track your progress, enjoy a curated song library, and set motivational countdowns for your academic goals.

**Highlights:** Cute ghost characters, Pomodoro & Primary Timer, Study statistics tracking, Song library for ambiance, Personal confidence & D-Day settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Devil Hat | $0.29 | one-time |
| Rudolph Set | $0.29 | one-time |
| Fighting | $0.29 | one-time |
| Fire Eyes | $0.29 | one-time |
| Santa | $0.29 | one-time |
| Angel Hat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Graduation Cap | $0.59 | one-time |
| White Cat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Black Cat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Window Wait | $0.79 | one-time |
| Glasses | $0.79 | one-time |
| Angel wings | $0.89 | one-time |
| Blackboard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Window Airplane | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Mountain | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Space | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Snowman | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Mountain Dark Version | $1.29 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom | $1.29 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Cute and aesthetic
- 🚀 Helps with productivity
- 🎶 Relaxing music and ASMR
- 👍 Simple and minimalistic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Restrictive free version, many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Issues with timer and music continuing in background
- 🔌 Music and timer stop when app is closed

**Reported bugs**

- Time tracking issues, inaccurate recording of study time
- Black screen bug
- Pen function noise removed

**Requested features**

- More customization options (colors, animations, etc.)
- Ability to earn in-app currency for premium features
- Seamless background playback of music and timer
- Dark mode
- Countdown timer with custom alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Tree free?

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

### Is Study Time With Rain free?

Study Time With Rain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Tree or Study Time With Rain?

Study Time With Rain is rated higher. Focus Tree averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Study Time With Rain averages 4.8 from 784 ratings.

### Do Focus Tree or Study Time With Rain have ads?

Focus Tree shows ads; Study Time With Rain does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Tree or Study Time With Rain?

Focus Tree ships an update every 2 weeks, and Study Time With Rain every 4 weeks. Most recently, Focus Tree was updated on October 19, 2026 and Study Time With Rain on October 18, 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.*