# My Study Room vs Exocus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Exocus at 96% against My Study Room's 50%. Exocus also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Study Room sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Exocus sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Exocus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exocus has 131 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of My Study Room's written reviews are positive against 96% of Exocus's.

My Study Room ships an update every 9 months, Exocus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Study Room | Exocus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-study-room/id6447776505/reviews) | **[4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exocus-gamified-focus-timer/id6448949389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **131** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CocoPixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682619773) | [Byland Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142565234) |

## What reviewers say

### My Study Room

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-study-room/id6447776505)

Enhance your study sessions with adorable characters and personalize your virtual space. Earn in-game currency by studying to purchase decorative items and create a unique, motivating environment.

**Highlights:** Study with cute characters, Decorate your virtual room, Earn coins for completing study sessions, Purchase items with earned coins, Customizable study environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |


### Exocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exocus-gamified-focus-timer/id6448949389)

This app transforms focus sessions into a gamified experience, visualizing your concentration as a planet's evolution. Earn rewards, unlock new designs, and overcome procrastination with engaging, pixel-art visuals and a unique reward system.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Planet evolution visualization, Pixel art design, Stage-based incentives, Unlockable planet designs, Hardcore Mode for increased stakes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newcomer Pack | $0.29 | one-time |
| Cosmoney x 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cosmoney x 30 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cosmoney x 100 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Exopass | $15.99 | one-time |
| Exopass + Cosmoney x 200 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Exopass | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Study Room free?

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

### Is Exocus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Study Room or Exocus?

Exocus is rated higher. My Study Room averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Exocus averages 4.9 from 131 ratings.

### Do My Study Room or Exocus have ads?

My Study Room shows ads; Exocus does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Study Room or Exocus?

My Study Room ships an update every 9 months, and Exocus every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Study Room was updated on October 1, 2026 and Exocus on October 15, 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.*