Comparison

Study Quest vs Kaizen

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

Head to head
About

Study Quest

Features
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not your mom's productivity app Finally, a study planner that doesn't feel like homework. Organize assignments, build streaks, unlock achievements, and discover insights based on how you get things done. ––––––––––––– TURN TASKS INTO WINS ––––––––––––– Your homework deserves a better home: - Organize tasks by subject or class - Set priorities, due dates, and time estimates - Track: To Do β†’ In Progress β†’ Done - Color-code your subjects - Enjoy checking things off a little too much Start free with up to 20 active tasks and 6 subjects. ––––––––––––– EVERYWHERE YOU STUDY ––––––––––––– Your tasks shouldn't live on one device: - Free iCloud sync across your devices - Tasks, subjects, and streaks stay up to date - No account to create Start on your phone. Finish on your iPad. ––––––––––––– WIDGETS WITH OPINIONS ––––––––––––– - Today widget: your streak, what's due, and a mascot that notices when you've been away - Pro: check tasks off from your Home Screen - Pro: your next task on the Lock Screen ––––––––––––– ACHIEVEMENTS WITH PERSONALITY ––––––––––––– Small wins count. Weird ones too. - Complete your first task - Build a streak worth protecting - Unlock achievements for unexpected patterns - Find surprises hiding in your everyday progress One more task. One more achievement. You know how this goes. ––––––––––––– HIDDEN EASTER EGGS ––––––––––––– Some achievements take more than checking a box: - Complete tasks at unusual times - Discover special completion patterns - Find playful messages along the way We’re keeping a few secrets. That’s kind of the point. ––––––––––––– SMART INSIGHTS (but make it personal) ––––––––––––– Your task history has a story. Study Quest helps you spot it: - Notice whether mornings or afternoons are your thing - Celebrate your streaks and progress - Get a nudge when deadlines pile up or your streak is at risk - Find encouragement when momentum drops - Discover tips based on your task habits A little accountability. A little personality. ––––––––––––– PROGRESS YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE ––––––––––––– - A productivity score from 0–100 - Weekly completion charts - Current and longest streaks - Completion rates and study patterns - Recent analytics to help you reflect and reset Because β€œI did nothing this week” deserves a fact-check. ––––––––––––– REMINDERS WITH BOUNDARIES ––––––––––––– Your planner should help, not shout: - Reminders for upcoming and overdue tasks - Gentle nudges for tasks you've left behind - Notification preferences and quiet hours Choose what you want to hear about. Get back to your day. ––––––––––––– BETTER WITH CLASSMATES ––––––––––––– Found your new study sidekick? Pass it on. Share Study Quest with classmates to unlock a one-month Pro trial offer when available and eligible. Sharing alone doesn't start a subscription. Confirm with Apple to begin. Trial eligibility and renewal pricing are shown in the app. ––––––––––––– LEVEL UP WITH PRO ––––––––––––– For students whose to-do lists have to-do lists: - Unlimited tasks and subjects - Unlimited analytics history - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Deeper insights and more hidden achievements - Export your data as CSV, JSON, or TXT - Support an independent developer (me, hi) Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription. Prices and available offers are shown before purchase. After a free trial, payment begins at the displayed price unless cancelled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. ––––––––––––– MADE FOR YOUR KIND OF CHAOS ––––––––––––– High school deadlines. College schedules. That assignment you've been meaning to start. Study Quest is for students who want a little structure without losing their personality. get stuff done. build your streak. find the surprises. your next quest starts with one task. ––––––––––––– Privacy Policy: https://lazycarrotgames.com/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Kaizen

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Kaizen is a focus timer that blocks your distracting apps, tracks your habits, and lets you study alongside others in live focus rooms. Start a session and the apps you picked stay blocked until your break. Free to use, with no ads. Premium features are marked below. POMODORO TIMER & STOPWATCH β€’ Presets: Classic (25/5/15), Quick (15/3/10), Extended (50/10/30), Long Focus (90/15/30), or your own β€’ Focus 5 to 180 minutes, short breaks 1 to 60, long breaks 5 to 120 β€’ Stopwatch: count up with no fixed end and finish when you're ready β€’ Auto-start runs sessions back to back while Kaizen is open, up to your long break β€’ Keeps time in the background and notifies you when a session or break ends β€’ Fullscreen mode that shows only the timer β€’ Tag each session (Work, Study, and more) to see where your focus goes APP BLOCKER Kaizen uses Apple's Screen Time to block the apps and websites you choose: β€’ Your apps are blocked during focus sessions and open again on your break β€’ Block now: block them right away, until you turn it off β€’ The block stays in place even if Kaizen is closed β€’ An optional "Open anyway" button: you set how often, how long to wait, and for how long β€’ Block up to 3 apps or websites free β€’ Premium: up to 50 apps, plus Strict mode (stays blocked when you pause) and Locked mode (after the first minute the session can't be skipped or ended, with one emergency end a week) Your choices stay on your device. Kaizen can't see which apps you picked. HABIT TRACKER β€’ Check-off habits, or timed habits your focus sessions count toward β€’ Schedules: daily, specific weekdays, or a number of times per week β€’ Forgiving streaks: a skipped day doesn't break them β€’ A consistency score and trend chart for every habit β€’ Backdate any past day and keep your full history β€’ Reminders that follow each habit's schedule β€’ Up to 5 active habits free, unlimited with Premium FOCUS ROOMS Stay on task next to other people, without a video call: β€’ Join any room free, or host a private one and invite up to 3 friends with a link β€’ See who's focusing, on a break, or paused, with live timers β€’ No camera or microphone, just quiet company β€’ Premium: host public or bigger rooms (up to 50 people), and share the task you're working on Many people with ADHD use this kind of body doubling to get started and keep going. TASKS β€’ Jot a task down in one line now, plan the details later β€’ An unlimited inbox, so capturing a thought never hits a limit β€’ Priorities, due dates, subtasks, time estimates, and reminders β€’ Pick a task before a session and your focus time counts toward it β€’ Today, Tomorrow, and Overdue badges keep deadlines in view β€’ Up to 7 planned tasks free, unlimited with Premium THEMES & FOCUS MUSIC β€’ 60+ backgrounds across Lofi, Nature, City, Cozy, Space, and Minimal, including animated ones β€’ Lo-fi, ambient, nature, white noise, and classical tracks, saved for offline listening β€’ Mute music on your breaks β€’ Premium: every theme, the full music library, and your own photo as the background STATISTICS & STREAKS β€’ Daily, weekly, and monthly focus totals β€’ Charts for focus over time, by hour, by weekday, by tag, and by session type β€’ Session history showing which tasks and habits each session counted toward β€’ Re-tag or delete any past session β€’ A daily focus streak β€’ Premium: yearly and all-time statistics MADE FOR β€’ Students studying for their exams β€’ Remote workers and freelancers who need time for deep work β€’ People with ADHD who focus better with structure and company β€’ Anyone who reaches for their phone when they should be focusing WORKS EVERYWHERE Use Kaizen on iPhone, iPad, your computer, or the web. Your tasks, habits, and stats sync across all of them. Start a focus session, block your distracting apps, and see how much more you get done. Terms of Use (EULA): https://my-kaizen.com/eula Privacy Policy: https://my-kaizen.com/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://my-kaizen.com/terms Questions? Reach us at support@my-kaizen.com

Screenshots

Study Quest3 screens
Kaizen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kaizen at every 2 weeks against Study Quest's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Study Quest sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Kaizen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Study Quest ships an update every 4 months, Kaizen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Study Quest versus Kaizen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy QuestKaizen
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaks ShevchenkoMK Development

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Study Quest

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Weekly - Full Access1 Month trial$1.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly - Full Access14 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly - Full Access14 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Pro Semester - Best Value$12.996 Months
  • Pro Yearly - Best Value$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Kaizen

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (monthly)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium (yearly)14 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Study Quest free?
Study Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kaizen free?
Kaizen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Study Quest or Kaizen have ads?
Neither Study Quest nor Kaizen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Study Quest or Kaizen?
Study Quest ships an update every 4 months, and Kaizen every 2 weeks. Most recently, Study Quest was updated on October 11, 2026 and Kaizen on October 16, 2026.

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