Comparison

Pomolapse vs Banana Study

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pomolapse

This app combines a focus timer with a camera to create short timelapse videos of your study or work sessions. Choose from different focus methods and video styles, and optionally add a tracking emoji to cover your face. Review your focus history and unlock advanced features.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro and goal-based focus timers
  • Record with front or rear camera
  • Export 8s, 20s, or full-flow videos
  • Multiple video styles
  • Optional face-tracking emoji
  • Focus session history and insights
Features
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Turn an hour of focus into an 8-second film. Pomolapse combines a focus timer and camera to turn time spent studying, working, or creating into a short timelapse you can keep. Choose how you focus • Pomodoro cycles with focus, short breaks, and long breaks • Goal-based focus with a target time, pause, and overtime Turn focus into a film • Record with the front or rear camera • Export an 8-second, 20-second, or full-flow video • Choose Immersive, Record, Dial, and other video styles • Keep your goal, focus time, date, and one-line note in the result • Optionally cover your face with a tracking emoji • Save or share a finished video right away Records and Insights • Browse sessions by date with video-first thumbnails • Review focus time, active days, and completed Pomodoro cycles • Unlock detailed patterns and achievements with Plus The core focus, record, save, and share experience is free. Watch one rewarded ad to unlock advanced output for a record, or use Plus for ongoing ad-free access. Videos and focus records stay on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Banana Study

Features
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Do you often get distracted when studying alone? Banana Study is a cam study app where you study with cute banana characters. ā–  Study side-by-side with Bananas Your camera view and the Bananas' room are shown side-by-side. It's like sitting together in a study cafe, allowing you to focus solely on studying while watching the Bananas. ā–  Get instant alerts when your focus wavers On-device face recognition detects moments of distraction like leaving your seat, drowsiness, or looking away. The Bananas react first, helping you regain focus. Captured video never leaves your device and is never stored on a server. ā–  Visualize your study progress After studying, your focus time and focus rate for the day are recorded. The past 12 weeks of records show darker for longer focused days, letting you review your study habits at a glance. ā–  How focus rate is calculated Focus Rate = Focused Time Ć· Total Study Time. Time spent distracted or away from your seat while the timer is running is excluded; only actual focused time is included in the calculation. ā–  Recommended for those who: - Get easily distracted when studying alone - Want to track their study habits with data - Seek a study cafe ambiance for better concentration - Want motivation from cute characters Start your study session with the Bananas today.

Screenshots

Pomolapse4 screens
Banana Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Banana Study at none against Pomolapse's 3. Pomolapse's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomolapse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Banana Study asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Pomolapse versus Banana Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomolapseBanana Study
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMin ParkJAEMIN LEE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomolapse

Subscriptions2
  • Pomolapse Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pomolapse Plus Annual1 Year trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pomolapse Plus Lifetime$39.99
None

Banana Study

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomolapse free?
Pomolapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Banana Study free?
Banana Study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomolapse or Banana Study have ads?
Both Pomolapse and Banana Study show ads.

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