# Studyplus vs YPT

The clearest difference is ads: YPT at none against Studyplus's shown. YPT also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 335). Studyplus's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 56%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Studyplus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and YPT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.8 for Studyplus against 4.7 for YPT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YPT has 1.7K ratings behind it against 335, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Studyplus's written reviews are positive against 56% of YPT's.

Studyplus ships an update weekly, YPT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Studyplus | YPT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (335 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyplus-record-study/id505410049/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ypt-study-group/id1441909643/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 335 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 55.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studyplus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441690194) | [UnCheon Baek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143037815) |

## 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


### YPT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ypt-study-group/id1441909643)

Connect with millions globally to study together remotely. Track your progress, set daily goals, and join or create study groups. Visualize your achievements with detailed statistics and compete with others through real-time rankings.

**Highlights:** Time tracking for subjects, Daily 10-minute planner, Study group creation, Real-time ranking, Study statistics visualization, Friend activity monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 100 flames | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Apps | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 flames | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 months | $11.99 | one-time |
| 12months | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Motivating and competitive
- 👍 Comprehensive features (timer, planner, study groups)
- 🎨 Customizable themes and aesthetics
- 🔊 Helpful background noise options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, crashing, time recording issues)
- ⏱️ Time zone issues for users outside of Korea
- 🔒 Restricted app access during study sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not stopping when exiting the app
- Inconsistent time recording across devices
- Sudden language changes without user input
- Connectivity issues and server problems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit/remove specific study time entries
- Implement a desktop/web version of the app
- Allow more customization options for the calendar and planner
- Improve the allowed apps feature to work more reliably


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Studyplus free?

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

### Is YPT free?

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

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

Studyplus is rated higher. Studyplus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 335 ratings, while YPT averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Studyplus or YPT have ads?

Studyplus shows ads; YPT does not.

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

Studyplus ships an update weekly, and YPT every 2 days. Most recently, Studyplus was updated on September 21, 2026 and YPT on September 24, 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.*