# BrainBreak vs My Study Life

The clearest difference is price: My Study Life at Free against BrainBreak's $2.99. My Study Life also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 2). BrainBreak's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

My Study Life is free to download; BrainBreak costs $2.99 up front. My Study Life sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. BrainBreak asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Study Life holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Study Life has 6.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of BrainBreak's written reviews are positive against 61% of My Study Life's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BrainBreak ships an update every 6 weeks, My Study Life every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrainBreak | My Study Life |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbreak/id635214522/reviews) | **[4.5 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-study-life-school-planner/id910639339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 61.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dale SIDEBOTTOM](https://appshunter.io/developer/577991383) | [My Study Life, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/910639342) |

## What reviewers say

### BrainBreak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbreak/id635214522)

This app offers a variety of exercises designed to improve focus, energy, and well-being for students and teachers. It includes activities for physical movement, mindfulness, and cognitive challenges to enhance learning and classroom engagement.

**Highlights:** Focus and energy exercises, Posture and coordination movements, Breathing and meditation techniques, Brain teasers and riddles, Positive affirmations and proverbs, Teamwork and motivation activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Study Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-study-life-school-planner/id910639339)

This app helps students organize their academic life by tracking homework, managing schedules, and planning for exams. It offers tools for effective study and can sync across devices. An optional parent portal provides shared visibility for support.

**Highlights:** Smart class scheduler, Homework planner with reminders, Exam tracker and revision planning, Pomodoro timer, Weekly and daily calendar views, Advanced task management, Xtra planner for extracurriculars

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MSL Premium- Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| MyStudyLife+ (1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| MSL+ Family Monthly 1 Student | $9.99 | per month |
| MSL+ Monthly Family 2 Students | $14.99 | per month |
| Family+ 3-5 Students Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| MyStudyLife+ Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| MyStudyLife+ (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Family+ 1 Student Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Family+ 2 Students Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Family + 3-5 Students Annual | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for organizing school life
- 📅 Useful for tracking classes, assignments, and exams
- 🔔 Provides reminders before classes and due dates
- 🗓️ Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔄 Difficulty syncing data across devices
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 🕰️ Lack of customization for class schedules
- 🔍 Poor interface for iPhone X and newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Classes and assignments not displaying properly
- Time and date entries not saving correctly
- Unexpected app crashes and data loss
- Login and account sync issues

**Requested features**

- Add option to set custom reminders
- Implement recurring tasks and events
- Include a grade tracking feature
- Provide an iPad-optimized version
- Add a widget for quick access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrainBreak free?

BrainBreak costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Study Life free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BrainBreak or My Study Life?

My Study Life is rated higher. BrainBreak averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while My Study Life averages 4.5 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do BrainBreak or My Study Life have ads?

My Study Life shows ads; BrainBreak does not.

### Which is updated more often, BrainBreak or My Study Life?

BrainBreak ships an update every 6 weeks, and My Study Life every 9 days. Most recently, BrainBreak was updated on October 15, 2026 and My Study Life on October 17, 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.*