# Ripples vs Studi.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Studi. at none against Ripples's 5. Studi. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Ripples's advantage is ratings volume (230 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ripples sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Studi. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Studi. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ripples has 230 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ripples | Studi. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripples-habit-tracker/id6502667826/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studi/id6778184223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **230** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mykola Harmash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746395857) | [Lucas Oblaender](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778184225) |

## What reviewers say

### Ripples

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripples-habit-tracker/id6502667826)

This app helps you build and maintain new habits and achieve your goals. It offers a visual calendar grid to track your progress, detailed metrics, and the ability to log specific amounts for each action. You can also add notes, use Siri shortcuts, and view your progress with widgets.

**Highlights:** Visual calendar grid progress tracking, Vital metrics and analytics, Track specific amounts and custom units, Notes and journal entries, Siri shortcuts and automation, Interactive widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Powerpack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Powerpack Family | $17.99 | one-time |
| Ripples Plus Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Minimalist and clean UI design
- 🎨 Beautiful animations and fluid interactions
- 📱 Excellent widget implementation
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive to use
- 💰 One-time purchase (no subscription)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Unreliable notification system
- 🐛 UI bugs affecting usability
- 💳 Purchase restoration issues
- 🔐 Lifetime purchase unlock problems
- ⚠️ No developer response to support issues

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working reliably
- UI bugs causing app to become unusable
- Restore purchases not functioning
- Pro features not unlocking after purchase
- Lifetime purchase redemption not working

**Requested features**

- Check-in reminders/notifications
- Apple Watch app and complications
- iCloud sync across devices
- Weekly and monthly habit tracking
- Filtering by categories or tags


### Studi.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studi/id6778184223)

A minimalist study timer focused on essential features without distractions. It offers a clean interface with no pop-ups, ads, or paywalls, providing a focused environment for effective study sessions.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Clean interface, No pop-up distractions, Ad-free experience, No paywall secured features, Essential study tools

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ripples free?

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

### Is Studi. free?

Studi. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ripples or Studi.?

Studi. is rated higher. Ripples averages 4.7 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while Studi. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ripples or Studi. have ads?

Neither Ripples nor Studi. shows ads.

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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.*