# Unplugify vs Study Guard

The clearest difference is monetization model: Unplugify at free with in-app purchases against Study Guard's subscription. Unplugify also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Study Guard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (347 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unplugify sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Study Guard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unplugify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Study Guard has 347 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Unplugify ships an update fortnightly, Study Guard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unplugify | Study Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplugify-screen-time-control/id6742052499/reviews)** | [4.6 (347 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-guard-study-and-focus/id6744607430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **347** |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 192 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STRAORD, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796572431) | [Jason Mayo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808403182) |

## What reviewers say

### Unplugify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplugify-screen-time-control/id6742052499)

This app helps you manage your digital habits by blocking distracting applications and tracking your screen time. It offers AI-powered focus timers and helps you build daily routines to improve productivity and reduce unwanted scrolling.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Track screen time, Build daily habits, AI-powered focus timers, Earn XP and hit milestones, Minimalist design

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| YearlyOFF | $19.99 | per year |
| LIMITED 50% OFF | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $99.99 | one-time |


### Study Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-guard-study-and-focus/id6744607430)

This app transforms social media habits into a learning tool. It uses flashcard mastery to unlock social media access, ensuring focused study sessions. Create custom flashcards or generate them automatically from notes and PDFs.

**Highlights:** Social media leverage for motivation, Flashcard accountability for phone access, Custom flashcard creation, AI flashcard generator from notes/PDFs, Social media blocking during study, Progress tracking and insights, Unlimited flashcard sets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Study Guard (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Study Guard Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Study Guard Plus Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Study Guard (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |
| Study Guard (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unplugify free?

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

### Is Study Guard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Unplugify or Study Guard?

Unplugify is rated higher. Unplugify averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Study Guard averages 4.6 from 347 ratings.

### Do Unplugify or Study Guard have ads?

Unplugify shows ads; Study Guard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Unplugify or Study Guard?

Unplugify ships an update fortnightly, and Study Guard every 2 weeks. Most recently, Unplugify was updated on September 8, 2026 and Study Guard on September 21, 2026.

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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.*