# Focus Tree vs Study Lock

The clearest difference is ads: Study Lock at none against Focus Tree's shown. Study Lock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Focus Tree's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Study Lock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Tree has 5.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Focus Tree ships an update every 2 weeks, Study Lock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Tree | Study Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-lock-earn-screen-time/id6758857561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 263 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Focus Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631305263) | [Ethan Dietrich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786120601) |

## 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 Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-lock-earn-screen-time/id6758857561)

This app blocks distracting applications until you complete study sessions. It uses AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards from your course materials, rewarding you with screen time for correct answers. Track your progress with detailed statistics and spaced repetition.

**Highlights:** AI-generated quizzes and flashcards, Import course material from PDF, photos, text, App blocking via Screen Time integration, Spaced repetition learning algorithm, Oral analysis with AI evaluation, Progress tracking and statistics, Pomodoro timer with Live Activity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Tree free?

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

### Is Study Lock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Tree or Study Lock?

Study Lock is rated higher. Focus Tree averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Study Lock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Focus Tree or Study Lock have ads?

Focus Tree shows ads; Study Lock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Tree or Study Lock?

Focus Tree ships an update every 2 weeks, and Study Lock every 10 days. Most recently, Focus Tree was updated on September 24, 2026 and Study Lock on September 19, 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.*