# Studyplus vs Distinction

The clearest difference is ads: Distinction at none against Studyplus's shown. Distinction also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). Studyplus's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 55%) and ratings volume (339 vs 75). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Studyplus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and Distinction sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Studyplus against 4.8 for Distinction. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 339 and 75 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Studyplus's written reviews are positive against 55% of Distinction's.

Studyplus ships an update weekly, Distinction every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Studyplus | Distinction |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyplus-record-study/id505410049/reviews) | **[4.8 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distinction-words-and-phrases/id1441860634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **339** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 55.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 342 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studyplus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441690194) | [Hidekazu Kato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441860633) |

## What reviewers say

### Studyplus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyplus-record-study/id505410049)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studyplus有料版 ベーシック | $5.49 | per month |
| Studyplus有料版 プレミアム | $8.49 | per month |
| Studyplus有料版 ベーシック | $44.99 | per year |
| Studyplus有料版 プレミアム | $68.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📈 Motivates studying
- 📊 Visualizes study time
- 🤝 Connects with peers
- 🎯 Goal setting
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Focus on quantity over quality
- 🗣️ Poor user community behavior
- 📱 UI is too large and unresponsive
- 🚫 Social features distract from studying
- 😵 Confusing UI after update

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Distinction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distinction-words-and-phrases/id1441860634)

Enhance your English vocabulary with carefully selected words and phrases used by native speakers. This app offers comprehensive explanations, native-speed audio, and a spaced repetition study mode for efficient memorization. Track your progress and earn certificates.

**Highlights:** Access to native speaker vocabulary, Native speed audio, Detailed explanations and origins, Spaced repetition study mode, Progress tracking and statistics, In-app certificates, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Distinction S British Audio | $6.99 | one-time |
| Distinction VI British Audio | $11.99 | one-time |
| Distinction III British Audio | $11.99 | one-time |
| Distinction I | $19.99 | one-time |
| Distinction II | $19.99 | one-time |
| Distinction III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Distinction Structures | $19.99 | one-time |
| Distinction IV | $19.99 | one-time |
| Distinction V | $19.99 | one-time |
| Distinction VI | $19.99 | one-time |
| British Audio Bundle (6) | $63.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Studyplus free?

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

### Is Distinction free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Studyplus or Distinction?

Distinction is rated higher. Studyplus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 339 ratings, while Distinction averages 4.8 from 75 ratings.

### Do Studyplus or Distinction have ads?

Studyplus shows ads; Distinction does not.

### Which is updated more often, Studyplus or Distinction?

Studyplus ships an update weekly, and Distinction every 2 weeks. Most recently, Studyplus was updated on October 20, 2026 and Distinction 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.*