Swing vs Study timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swing
This app helps you break phone addiction by replacing your morning scroll with a positive mantra and blocking distracting apps. It aims to redirect your focus from unproductive phone use to a more intentional and fulfilling life.
- Morning mantra replacement for scrolling
- App blocker for distracting applications
- Intentional unblocking feature
- Data export and deletion options
- Built on Apple's Screen Time controls
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Your phone pulls you toward junk. Swing redirects you toward better. Swing's flagship feature is Rotblock™ An app blocker designed to ease you off brainrot. How it works: 1. Pick which apps to block 2. When blocked, you can intentionally, yet easily, unblock Be intentional with your apps. Most of the time, a pause is all you need to put the phone down. WHY PEOPLE USE SWING - Stop opening distracting apps - Stop doomscrolling - Reverse brainrot PRIVATE & SIMPLE - Built on Apple's Screen Time controls - Export or delete your data anytime Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@swing.so. Terms of Use: https://swing.so/terms Privacy Policy: https://swing.so/privacy
Study timer
This app uses the Pomodoro technique to help students focus on study sessions with timed work and break intervals. Earn in-app currency to unlock motivating animated backgrounds and track your progress with detailed statistics.
- Customizable Pomodoro timer
- Focus mode with music and visuals
- Coin rewards and unlockable themes
- Study statistics and progress tracking
- Animated background themes
- Background operation
- Cross-device sync
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Meet Study Monkey – the cutest way to stay focused, track your time, and study smarter. Designed for students who want to stay productive while keeping things light and motivating, Study Monkey brings structure, focus, and fun to your daily study sessions. How it works Based on the Pomodoro method, Study Monkey helps you break your work into focused intervals with regular breaks. Whether you’re prepping for finals, doing homework, or just trying to avoid distractions, it’s the perfect companion for deep work and revision. Stay motivated Earn Coins every time you complete a session and unlock beautiful animated backgrounds like the rooftops of Paris, a Zen garden, a Tokyo nightscape, or even a gold mine full of coins. Features you’ll love - "Custom Pomodoro timer (work & break cycles)" - "Focus mode with relaxing music and cozy visuals" - "Earn coins and unlock rewards" - "Study stats and progress tracking" - "Beautiful animated themes" - "Background operation (keeps running when app is minimized)" - "Cross-device sync with secure login" Track your focus time Visualize your improvement over time with beautifully designed stats. Watch your consistency grow and stay accountable with every session you complete. Made for students Whether you're in high school, college, or university — Study Monkey is made for those who want to get things done with a little joy.
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Verdict
Swing and Study timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swing ships an update every 4 days, Study timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swing | Study timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aspire Labs, Inc. | Jean,Ambroise VINCENT |
Customer experience
Swing
Study timer
In-app purchases
Swing
No in-app purchases
Study timer
No in-app purchases
