# Study Smarter vs Bassoon Buddy

The clearest difference is price: Study Smarter at Free against Bassoon Buddy's $1.99. Study Smarter also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Bassoon Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Study Smarter is free to download; Bassoon Buddy costs $1.99 up front. Study Smarter sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Bassoon Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Study Smarter | Bassoon Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-smarter/id6472802448/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **13** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nguyen thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481436893) | [Ptodd](https://appshunter.io/developer/525913050) |

## What reviewers say

### Study Smarter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-smarter/id6472802448)

This science-based app combines the Pomodoro Technique with IQ testing to enhance focus and productivity. It helps users manage study and work time effectively with customizable timers and detailed historical tracking.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Timer, Customizable timer lengths, IQ Test functionality, Time tracking and history, Task management, Relaxation features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learning Premium Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Three Months VIP | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Learning Premium HalfYear Plan | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Learning Premium Annual Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| One Month VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Six Months VIP | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year VIP | $49.99 | per year |
| No ads Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


### Bassoon Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bassoon-buddy/id6758901534)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Study Smarter free?

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

### Is Bassoon Buddy free?

Bassoon Buddy costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Study Smarter or Bassoon Buddy have ads?

Study Smarter shows ads; Bassoon Buddy does not.

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