# Studyplus vs Study Timer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Studyplus at weekly against Study Timer's every 2 months. Studyplus also leads on ratings volume (335 vs 13). Study Timer's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 72%). On price, rating, ads 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 Study Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. 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 Study Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studyplus has 335 ratings behind it against 13, 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 85% of Study Timer's.

Studyplus ships an update weekly, Study Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Studyplus | Study Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (335 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyplus-record-study/id505410049/reviews) | [4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-focus-and-pomodoro/id6444372570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **335** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 478 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studyplus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441690194) | [THOMSON Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492371813) |

## 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


### Study Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-focus-and-pomodoro/id6444372570)

Enhance your study habits and achieve deep focus with a powerful tracker and timer. Utilize the Pomodoro Technique, calming sounds, and automatic logging to stay motivated and productive. Ideal for students, professionals, and individuals managing ADHD.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Focus Timer, Automatic Study Tracker, Natural Sounds & Lo-Fi BGM, Study Calendar & Graph View, Exam Countdown, Distraction-Free UI

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (annual) | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium (3-Month) | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (Yearly) | $15.99 | per year |
| Premium (lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Studyplus free?

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

### Is Study Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Studyplus or Study Timer?

Studyplus and Study Timer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 335 and 13 ratings respectively.

### Do Studyplus or Study Timer have ads?

Both Studyplus and Study Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Studyplus or Study Timer?

Studyplus ships an update weekly, and Study Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Studyplus was updated on September 21, 2026 and Study Timer on September 22, 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.*