Comparison

Studiora vs First Five

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

Head to head
About

Studiora

Enhance concentration with a visually striking countdown timer and a library of over 20 ambient sounds. Create your ideal deep-work environment instantly, track progress with detailed insights, and seamlessly switch between focus modes.

Highlights
  • Immersive countdown timer
  • 20+ curated ambient sounds
  • Multiple focus scenarios
  • Full-screen immersive mode
  • Focus progress insights
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Studiora — Focus Through Atmosphere Focus isn’t about willpower. It’s about environment. Studiora pairs a bold immersive countdown with 89 curated ambient sounds — brown noise, binaural beats, rain, café, and more — so you can drop into deep work in seconds. SCIENCE-INSPIRED SOUND • Brown Noise — a low rumble many neurodivergent listeners use for calm focus • Binaural Alpha / Theta / Delta / Beta / Gamma — labeled by range, not as treatment • Guided scenes: ADHD Focus, Calm Alpha, Deep Work Café Studiora is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat ADHD. KEY FEATURES • Giant Timer — glanceable countdown, optional flip clock for Desk Setup videos • One-Tap Scenarios — Deep Work / Study / Short Break • 89 Ambient Sounds — rain, ocean, café, forest, and more • Sound Mixing — layer tracks, tune each volume, save your own scenes • iOS-native — Live Activities, widgets, Shortcuts, lock-screen audio • Immersive Mode — double-tap for full-screen focus or recording • Focus Insights — heatmap, stats, and monthly reports • Soft goals — streaks welcome you back; no punishment design WHY STUDIORA? • Minimal — open and start, zero learning curve • All-in-one — timer + ambient sounds, no app juggling • Offline-ready — no account required to focus • Privacy-first — focus data stays on your device • Optional anonymous analytics only — turn them off anytime PERFECT FOR • Students — study sessions, exams, thesis writing • Remote workers — deep work blocks • Neurodivergent listeners looking for brown noise and binaural tools • Creatives — coding, writing, designing in flow STUDIORA PRO — one-time purchase • 73 tracks free forever; Pro adds the Things collection (16 sounds) • Mechanical keyboard, vinyl crackle, wind chimes, typewriter, and more • Bundled in the app — no downloads • Pay once, keep forever — not a subscription Everything else is free: timer, scenarios, mixing, stats, heatmap, reports, achievements, and local audio import. PRIVACY No ads. No account. Focus records never leave your device. Optional anonymous usage stats only — turn them off anytime. Download Studiora and find your focus. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

First Five

Features
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Beat procrastination with science-backed micro-commitments FirstFive transforms overwhelming tasks into gentle 5-minute starts. Based on research from Tim Pychyl's Procrastination Lab and the Zeigarnik Effect, our pressure-free timer helps you bypass emotional resistance and build natural momentum. Why 5 minutes works: • 90% of people continue interrupted tasks (Zeigarnik Effect) • Micro-commitments reduce procrastination more than traditional methods • No pressure = no fight-or-flight response blocking productivity • Perfect for ADHD, autism spectrum, and anxiety-sensitive users Features: • Countdown to zero, then counts up indefinitely • No harsh alarms or forced stops • 5 beautiful themes with smooth animations • Gentle completion celebration with smile • Works with your natural rhythms, not against them Transform "I can't start" into "I'll just do 5 minutes" and watch momentum build naturally.

Screenshots

Studiora4 screens
First Five4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Five at none against Studiora's 2. Studiora's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Studiora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. First Five asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Studiora versus First Five: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudioraFirst Five
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宇航 吴Mattias Ahlstrom

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Studiora

Subscriptions2
  • monthly membership3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual membership3 Days trial$5.991 Year
None

First Five

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Studiora free?
Studiora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First Five free?
First Five is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Studiora or First Five have ads?
Neither Studiora nor First Five shows ads.

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