# Focus Hero vs Study Timer for Students

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Study Timer for Students at 100% against Focus Hero's 65%. Study Timer for Students also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Focus Hero's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Hero sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Study Timer for Students sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Study Timer for Students holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Hero has 3.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Focus Hero's written reviews are positive against 100% of Study Timer for Students's.

Focus Hero ships an update every 2 weeks, Study Timer for Students every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Hero | Study Timer for Students |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-hero-goals-and-habits/id6465700009/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-for-students/id6468426065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 326 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Focus Hero Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697165903) | [Francesco Paciello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551514059) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-hero-goals-and-habits/id6465700009)

This app combines a Pomodoro timer with an RPG to help you achieve goals and conquer procrastination. Earn rewards by completing focus sessions, level up your hero, and explore a gamified world. It's designed to combat distraction and phone addiction.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro productivity timer, RPG gamification for motivation, Hero leveling and loot system, 2D platforming adventure, Offline mode, App blocking for focus

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Hero Membership Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Focus Hero Membership Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Focus Hero Secret Offer -60% | $29.99 | per year |
| Focus Hero Membership Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Focus Hero Membership Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Focus Hero Membership Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps boost focus and productivity
- 👍 Engaging game-like elements
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🔖 Customizable character and gear
- 💡 Unique concept of tying productivity to game progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery drain during use
- 🤔 Unclear free trial and subscription details
- 🤯 Overwhelming or confusing for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress and rewards when app crashes or is closed
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Adventure mode and equipment not saving properly
- Sound effects not working as expected
- Difficulty progressing past early game content

**Requested features**

- More customization options for character and home
- Ability to manually track tasks outside of timed sessions
- Smoother integration with other apps and devices
- Improved feedback and notifications for completed tasks
- Adjustable timer lengths and more flexible focus modes


### Study Timer for Students

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-for-students/id6468426065)

This app helps students improve focus during study sessions. It functions as a timer and tracker for academic subjects, aiding in concentration for school or university work.

**Highlights:** Study focus timer, Subject tracking, Pomodoro technique support, University study aid, School subject management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Hero free?

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

### Is Study Timer for Students free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Hero or Study Timer for Students?

Study Timer for Students is rated higher. Focus Hero averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Study Timer for Students averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Focus Hero or Study Timer for Students have ads?

Neither Focus Hero nor Study Timer for Students shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Hero or Study Timer for Students?

Focus Hero ships an update every 2 weeks, and Study Timer for Students every 2 months. Most recently, Focus Hero was updated on November 3, 2026 and Study Timer for Students on November 3, 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.*