Comparison

Studyplus vs Focus Study Timer & Study Log

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Studyplus

This app helps users maintain consistent study habits by allowing them to log their study sessions and share their progress. It aims to make studying more enjoyable and sustainable through daily tracking and community support.

Highlights
  • Record study logs
  • Share study progress
  • Daily study tracking
  • Continuous learning support
  • Community study network
Features
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Study SNS "Studyplus" is where anyone can continue studying happily by recording study and sharing it. Togain achievement, it is necessary for us to study continuously, however it is difficult to do so. Study SNS "Studyplus" will let you record and share your study log daily to help everyone study happily and continuously. [Features] *Lets you record study log [Contact] Please give us feedback on our app from the address below. support@studyplus.jp [Terms of service] Studyplus https://www.studyplus.jp/terms Studyplus Pro https://www.studyplus.jp/pro_terms

About

Focus Study Timer & Study Log

Boost concentration and manage your time effectively with a timer-based technique. This app helps you stay on track during study or work sessions, offering customizable timers and tools to review your progress and learn focus psychology.

Highlights
  • Customizable Pomodoro timers
  • Task categorization and time management
  • Visual progress review with graphs
  • Focus psychology tips and articles
  • Flexible timer and break durations
Features
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I have an exam coming up. A paper due this weekend. And honestly... I don't feel like doing anything. Deadlines are looming, tasks are piling up, and I just can't focus on work or study. Sounds familiar? You're not alone. We all go through these very human moments. But don’t worry! There’s a simple yet powerful technique designed to help you: the Pomodoro Technique. It helps boost your concentration, manage your study and work time, and build momentum using a timer. How it works: 1) Set a timer for how long you want to focus on studying or working. 2) Take a short break when the time ends. 3) Repeat. Sounds too simple? Try it — you’ll be surprised how well it works! This app is built on the Pomodoro Technique, refined with user feedback to help you stay on track, stay focused, and get things done. Key Features: 1 Customizable Pomodoro Timers - For work: 10, 25, 60 minutes - For breaks: 1, 5, 30 minutes - Set your own durations for maximum flexibility 2 Task Categorization and Time Management Track your study time and work sessions by: - Subject: English, Math, History, Physics... - Work type: Emails, Meetings, Writing, etc. - Study method: Reading, Listening, Memorizing, Note-taking - Other: Programming, Drawing, Practicing, Test prep, Meditation 3 Visual Progress Review Reflect on your focus patterns with helpful graphs: - "Nice, I stayed on track today." - "Hmm, hard to focus at home. I’ll try shorter sessions tomorrow." - "Focus is off today. A quick timer might help." 4 Focus Psychology Bite-sized tips and articles on: - Preventing smartphone distractions - Breaking focus-killing habits - The science of rest and how to use it wisely This app is for you if you're: - A student prepping for exams, quizzes, or assignments - A professional boosting productivity at work - A homemaker balancing house chores and personal time - A language learner working toward certification It's a small and simple app — just a repeating timer — but it’s made for those who care about focus, productivity, and making each day meaningful. We hope you’ll give it a try. It just might change the way you work and study! EULA (Legal Documents) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Studyplus4 screens
Focus Study Timer & Study Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Study Timer & Study Log at none against Studyplus's shown. Focus Study Timer & Study Log also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 72%). Studyplus's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Studyplus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and Focus Study Timer & Study Log sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Studyplus against 4.8 for Focus Study Timer & Study Log. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 335 and 118 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Studyplus's written reviews are positive against 93% of Focus Study Timer & Study Log's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studyplus ships an update weekly, Focus Study Timer & Study Log fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Studyplus versus Focus Study Timer & Study Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudyplusFocus Study Timer & Study Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (335 ratings)4.8 (118 ratings)
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews92.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings335 — better118
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyplus Inc.bondavi Inc.

Customer experience

Studyplus

All ratings335 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative20.9%

Focus Study Timer & Study Log

All ratings118 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.4%

Bugs and requests

Studyplus

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Study time not reflected in reports/graphs
  • Reports show incorrect dates (off by one day)
  • App forces update, preventing use on older devices (iPhone 6)
  • Blocked users can still see user's goals/profile/comments
  • Deleted accounts leave communities behind, showing old usernames
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  • Timeline shows irrelevant posts (non-study related)

Requested features

12 requests
  • English language option
  • Fix timezone/local time display for overseas users
  • Return to previous UI format
  • Add a to-do list feature
  • Allow weekly data to start on Sunday
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  • Add alarm for timer exceeding set time
  • Improve block feature to be more thorough (like Twitter)
  • Allow continuous study recording without returning to timeline
  • Implement bulk follow/unfollow/block options
  • Add quality of study metrics
  • Allow multiple event dates for countdowns
  • Allow input of page/problem numbers via tapping instead of scrolling

Focus Study Timer & Study Log

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Studyplus

Subscriptions4
  • Studyplus有料版 ベーシック$5.491 Month
  • Studyplus有料版 プレミアム7 Days trial$8.491 Month
  • Studyplus有料版 ベーシック$44.991 Year
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  • Studyplus有料版 プレミアム7 Days trial$68.991 Year
7 purchases

Focus Study Timer & Study Log

Subscriptions3
  • Dramatically timer pause$3.491 Month
  • 応援コメントがラップ調 |無駄機能$6.991 Month
  • 応援コメントが名言風 |無駄機能$6.991 Month
One-time4
  • 無駄機能|ドラマティックに一時停止$2.99
  • Unnecessarily Detailed Data$5.99
  • 無駄機能|応援コメントが名言風$5.99
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  • 無駄機能|応援コメントがラップ調$5.99

Questions

Is Studyplus free?
Studyplus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Study Timer & Study Log free?
Focus Study Timer & Study Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Studyplus or Focus Study Timer & Study Log?
Studyplus and Focus Study Timer & Study Log are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 335 and 118 ratings respectively.
Do Studyplus or Focus Study Timer & Study Log have ads?
Studyplus shows ads; Focus Study Timer & Study Log does not.
Which is updated more often, Studyplus or Focus Study Timer & Study Log?
Studyplus ships an update weekly, and Focus Study Timer & Study Log fortnightly. Most recently, Studyplus was updated on September 21, 2026 and Focus Study Timer & Study Log on September 21, 2026.

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