# Focus Tree vs StudiesTimer

The clearest difference is ads: StudiesTimer at none against Focus Tree's shown. StudiesTimer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Focus Tree's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 2). 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 StudiesTimer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StudiesTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Tree has 5.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Focus Tree's written reviews are positive against 100% of StudiesTimer's.

Focus Tree ships an update every 2 weeks, StudiesTimer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Tree | StudiesTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studiestimer-study-timer/id6800871173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 265 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Focus Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631305263) | [Hussein Ali El Gazouini](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785706683) |

## 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


### StudiesTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studiestimer-study-timer/id6800871173)

Track your study sessions with multiple timer modes and see your progress visually. Connect with friends to study together, compete on leaderboards, and manage tasks directly within the app. Gain insights into your study habits and share your achievements.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer modes (Pomodoro, Countdown, Stopwatch), Task list integrated with timers, Social features: friends, leaderboards, study groups, Progress tracking and analytics, Lock screen widgets and Live Activities, Streaks, levels, and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $47.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $47.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Tree free?

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

### Is StudiesTimer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Tree or StudiesTimer?

StudiesTimer is rated higher. Focus Tree averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while StudiesTimer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Focus Tree or StudiesTimer have ads?

Focus Tree shows ads; StudiesTimer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Tree or StudiesTimer?

Focus Tree ships an update every 2 weeks, and StudiesTimer every 10 days. Most recently, Focus Tree was updated on October 28, 2026 and StudiesTimer on October 25, 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.*