UFOCUS vs StudyKey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UFOCUS
This app introduces physical challenges as a barrier to accessing distracting applications. Users complete exercises like push-ups or squats to earn screen time, promoting healthier phone habits and better control over usage.
- App blocking
- Physical exercise challenges
- Screen time unlocking
- Habit building
- Usage control
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HOW TO USE Focus 1) Choose the apps you want to limit 2) Select a physical challenge (push-ups, squats, etc.) 3) Complete the exercise to unlock screen time Focus adds real-world friction before opening distracting apps. Instead of relying on willpower alone, you earn your scrolling time by moving your body. Whether you’re trying to study, work, or simply spend less time on social media, Focus helps you build healthier phone habits and stay in control of your screen time. If you have ideas or questions, please contact us at hello@ufocus.app. NOTE: Focus uses Apple’s Screen Time framework to block selected apps and monitor usage. Exercise tracking features may vary by device. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION* uFocus SUBSCRIPTION is required to use and enjoy full access to features and content. If you choose a uFocus subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple Account after the free trial ends. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your Apple Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. From Apple Account settings you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your Apple Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your trial ends, the remaining free trial period will be forfeited when your purchase is confirmed. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
StudyKey
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Make a little learning part of your screen-time routine. StudyKey combines app boundaries, flashcards and focused time in one calm space. Choose how you want to study, set your own rules and make room for what matters. LEARN TO UNLOCK Choose apps to protect and the decks you want to practise. Complete a learning challenge in StudyKey to earn access according to your rule. Set the number of cards and the minutes earned per card, or choose a total break duration. FLASHCARDS, VOCABULARY AND QUIZZES Try ready-made examples to find your learning style. Build knowledge cards, practise words with example sentences or answer four-choice quizzes. Review with spaced repetition, edit individual cards and remove cards or whole decks whenever you need. CREATE FROM YOUR OWN MATERIAL Describe a topic, paste notes, attach a PDF or choose a photo. AI helps turn your source into a draft you can review before saving. Preview attachments and add optional instructions. Photos can be up to 10 MB and are optimised before upload; PDFs can contain up to 5 pages and be up to 2 MB. AI can make mistakes, so check every answer. FOCUS AND SEE YOUR RHYTHM Start a focus session with an intention. Build a personal focus tapestry over time and explore your week, month or year. Share the selected period as an image. BOUNDARIES THAT FIT YOUR DAY Use learning challenges, focus sessions, daily app limits or scheduled quiet hours. App protection requires Screen Time permission on a supported device. STUDYKEY PREMIUM Choose the existing weekly or yearly subscription. The weekly plan includes 75 AI generation credits per calendar week, resetting Monday at 00:00 UTC. The yearly plan includes 75 credits per calendar month, resetting on the first day at 00:00 UTC. One generation attempt uses one credit and creates up to 10 cards. Failed generation attempts also use a credit; unused credits do not roll over. Saved cards and manually created cards do not use AI credits. Shared service safety limits may temporarily affect generation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in Apple Settings. Prices and billing periods are shown before purchase. Privacy policy: https://beratonerdev.com/privacy/kotu Terms of use: https://beratonerdev.com/terms/kotu
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: StudyKey at every 9 days against UFOCUS's every 2 months. UFOCUS's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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. UFOCUS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and StudyKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
UFOCUS ships an update every 2 months, StudyKey every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UFOCUS | StudyKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Asadbek Noyibjonov | BERAT ONER |
In-app purchases
UFOCUS
- Focus$9.991 Month
- Focus7 Days trial$39.991 Year
StudyKey
- Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Yearly Premium$29.991 Year









