# Study Time With Rain vs Study Lock

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Study Time With Rain at 788 against Study Lock's 10. Study Time With Rain also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). Study Lock's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Study Time With Rain sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Study Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 Study Time With Rain against 4.8 for Study Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Study Time With Rain has 788 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Study Time With Rain ships an update every 4 weeks, Study Lock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Study Time With Rain | Study Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (788 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-time-with-rain-pomodoro/id6465894484/reviews) | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-lock-earn-screen-time/id6758857561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **788** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 93 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoonjik Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699502339) | [Ethan Dietrich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786120601) |

## What reviewers say

### Study Time With Rain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-time-with-rain-pomodoro/id6465894484)

Enhance your study sessions with a charming ghost companion and a variety of timer options. Track your progress, enjoy a curated song library, and set motivational countdowns for your academic goals.

**Highlights:** Cute ghost characters, Pomodoro & Primary Timer, Study statistics tracking, Song library for ambiance, Personal confidence & D-Day settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Devil Hat | $0.29 | one-time |
| Rudolph Set | $0.29 | one-time |
| Fighting | $0.29 | one-time |
| Fire Eyes | $0.29 | one-time |
| Santa | $0.29 | one-time |
| Angel Hat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Graduation Cap | $0.59 | one-time |
| White Cat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Black Cat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Window Wait | $0.79 | one-time |
| Glasses | $0.79 | one-time |
| Angel wings | $0.89 | one-time |
| Blackboard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Window Airplane | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Mountain | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Space | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Snowman | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Mountain Dark Version | $1.29 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom | $1.29 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Cute and aesthetic
- 🚀 Helps with productivity
- 🎶 Relaxing music and ASMR
- 👍 Simple and minimalistic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Restrictive free version, many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Issues with timer and music continuing in background
- 🔌 Music and timer stop when app is closed

**Reported bugs**

- Time tracking issues, inaccurate recording of study time
- Black screen bug
- Pen function noise removed

**Requested features**

- More customization options (colors, animations, etc.)
- Ability to earn in-app currency for premium features
- Seamless background playback of music and timer
- Dark mode
- Countdown timer with custom alerts


### Study Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-lock-earn-screen-time/id6758857561)

This app blocks distracting applications until you complete study sessions. It uses AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards from your course materials, rewarding you with screen time for correct answers. Track your progress with detailed statistics and spaced repetition.

**Highlights:** AI-generated quizzes and flashcards, Import course material from PDF, photos, text, App blocking via Screen Time integration, Spaced repetition learning algorithm, Oral analysis with AI evaluation, Progress tracking and statistics, Pomodoro timer with Live Activity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Study Time With Rain free?

Study Time With Rain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Study Lock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Study Time With Rain or Study Lock?

Study Lock is rated higher. Study Time With Rain averages 4.8 out of 5 from 788 ratings, while Study Lock averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Study Time With Rain or Study Lock have ads?

Neither Study Time With Rain nor Study Lock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Study Time With Rain or Study Lock?

Study Time With Rain ships an update every 4 weeks, and Study Lock every 10 days. Most recently, Study Time With Rain was updated on October 25, 2026 and Study Lock on October 24, 2026.

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