Comparison

Study Quest vs Focus Timer

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

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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/

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Focus Timer

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Pick one task. Tap start. Twenty-five minutes later, it's done. Focus Timer turns "I'll do it later" into finished work. One task, one timer, one tap. The Pomodoro method does the heavy lifting for you: focus, short break, repeat, and a long break after every round. And you get proof, not guesswork. Every session lands on your timeline, in your charts and on your daily goal, so tonight you know exactly where your day went. WHAT YOU GET β€’ A Pomodoro timer that runs the whole cycle for you: focus, short break, long break, with round dots that show where you are. β€’ Your own rhythm: set focus, break and long break lengths and the number of rounds. β€’ Auto-start: the next session begins on its own, so you never lose momentum between blocks. β€’ Tasks with a built-in timer: start focusing straight from a task and see how long every task really took. β€’ Study tracker: focus time, total time and sessions by day, week and month. β€’ Session timeline: your whole day, every session and every break, on one line. β€’ Daily goal: set a target and watch it fill up. β€’ Streak and heatmap: see every day you showed up, and keep the chain going. β€’ Session-end alerts and keep screen awake, so the timer never gets in your way. β€’ App blocking: lock distracting apps while a focus session runs. They unlock when it ends. β€’ iCloud sync: your sessions and tasks on all your devices, through your own iCloud. Optional. β€’ Private by design: your data stays on your device and in your own iCloud. No account needed. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a task. 2. Tap start and focus for 25 minutes. 3. When the timer rings, take a 5-minute break. 4. After four rounds, take a long break. 5. Check your timeline and your streak. Repeat tomorrow. BUILT FOR Students preparing for an exam, homework and long study sessions, and anyone who is done losing afternoons to procrastination. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION All features require Focus Timer Pro: a monthly or yearly subscription with automatic renewal (the yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial), or a one-time lifetime purchase with no renewal. You see the price in your local currency before you buy. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scanlystudio-focus-timer.expo.app/privacy/ Support: https://scanlystudio-focus-timer.expo.app/support/

Screenshots

Study Quest3 screens
Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus Timer at every 6 days 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 Focus Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Study Quest ships an update every 4 months, Focus Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Study Quest versus Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy QuestFocus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaks ShevchenkoAndreas Duca

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
6 purchases

Focus Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Focus Timer Pro – Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly – 50% Off$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly – 25% Off$59.991 Year
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  • Focus Timer Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime – 50% Off$114.99
  • Focus Timer Pro – Lifetime$229.99

Questions

Is Study Quest free?
Study Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Study Quest or Focus Timer have ads?
Neither Study Quest nor Focus Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Study Quest or Focus Timer?
Study Quest ships an update every 4 months, and Focus Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Study Quest was updated on October 11, 2026 and Focus Timer on October 18, 2026.

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