StudyArena vs ZenFocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StudyArena
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ストップウォッチで勉強時間を測って、友達と競いモチベーションを高めるのを目的として作ったアプリです。
ZenFocus
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Leaving your seat with the timer running? That's not studying. ZenFocus analyzes your AirPods' motion sensor and Apple Watch's heart rate & movement to distinguish genuine focus time from distraction. Not "time spent sitting" — but your actual focused time. [Key Features] ▶ AirPods Focus Detection Your AirPods' motion sensor tracks whether they're worn and how your head moves, so we can tell when you're truly focused. No extra devices needed — just your AirPods. ▶ Apple Watch Integration Check your real-time focus level from your wrist and start or stop sessions right from the Watch app. Heart rate and wrist movement are analyzed together for more accurate tracking. ▶ Detailed Statistics View today's, this week's, and all-time study hours at a glance — and understand your learning patterns. ▶ Nationwide Rankings Compare your study hours with other students through regional and nationwide leaderboards to stay motivated. [Who It's For] • Anyone curious about their actual focus time — not just how long they sat at a desk • Students preparing for exams, college, or certifications who want data-driven study habits • Self-studiers who need motivation to keep going Start tracking your real study time with ZenFocus today. [Subscription] Some features require a ZenFocus subscription that auto-renews. (Pricing and duration shown in-app.) • Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon purchase confirmation. • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://zen-focus-app-fdf5b.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://zen-focus-app-fdf5b.web.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StudyArena at none against ZenFocus's 4. ZenFocus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price 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. ZenFocus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. StudyArena asks for nothing beyond the download.
StudyArena ships an update monthly, ZenFocus every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StudyArena | ZenFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yasuhiro Ogawa | SUHEE BYUN |
In-app purchases
StudyArena
No in-app purchases
ZenFocus
- 찐공 베이직7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- 찐공 프리미엄7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- 찐공 베이직7 Days trial$17.991 Year
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- 찐공 프리미엄7 Days trial$29.991 Year









