Study Timer for Students vs Be Present
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Study Timer for Students
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.
- Study focus timer
- Subject tracking
- Pomodoro technique support
- University study aid
- School subject management
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Study timer is the #1 App for focusing on your study. It lets you focusing while studying for your school or university subjects, while keeping track of them. Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/47498420
Be Present
This app helps you focus on tasks by encouraging mono-tasking and providing tools for enhanced concentration. It offers positive affirmations, time blocking with a Pomodoro timer, and science-backed soundscapes to prevent burnout and boost productivity.
- Positive mindset building
- Pomodoro timer
- Science-backed methods
- Relaxing soundscapes
- Time blocking
- Prevent burnout
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Be Present helps you build the daily routines that make focus inevitable. Not another productivity app. Be Present is built around one idea: when your routines are right, focus happens naturally. #What Our Users Are Saying "Be Present has been a game-changer! I'm more productive and feel less anxious." — Jae P. "The focus music transformed my work sessions. I get more done in less time!" — Anna "I finished my final paper despite my ADHD." — Jessie #What Be Present Offers - Morning & Night Routines: Start and end your day with intention - Pomodoro Timer: 25-min focus sessions with breaks up to 90 min - Focus Music: Lofi, binaural beats, and soundscapes for deep work - Prevent Burnout: Structured breaks protect your mental energy - Journal & Gratitude: Reflect and reset daily #Why It Works 47% of people have a daily physical health routine. Only 28% have a mental health one. Be Present closes that gap. SUPPORT: love@littlebeat.io
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Study Timer for Students at 100% against Be Present's 78%. Study Timer for Students also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Be Present's advantage is ratings volume (101 vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Study Timer for Students sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Be Present sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Present has 101 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Study Timer for Students's written reviews are positive against 78% of Be Present's.
Study Timer for Students ships an update every 2 months, Be Present fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Study Timer for Students | Be Present |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.8 (101 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 77.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 101 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Francesco Paciello | LittleBeat LLC |
Customer experience
Study Timer for Students
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In-app purchases
Study Timer for Students
- Unlimited access$0.991 Month
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Unlimited access$29.991 Year
Be Present
- Monthly subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- Limited time discounted offer7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- 7 Day Trial Yearly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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- Discounted yearly subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
- Exclusive Lifetime Plan Offer$12.99
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