Comparison

Exam Study Planner vs Binaural Focus

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

Head to head
About

Exam Study Planner

Enhance concentration and study efficiency with scientifically-backed binaural beats and ambient soundscapes. This app offers tools like a Pomodoro timer and custom sound presets to help students focus during study sessions, homework, and exam preparation. It's designed to reduce mental noise and improve task focus, even for users with ADHD.

Highlights
  • Binaural beats for focus and relaxation
  • Curated ambient soundscapes
  • Pomodoro timer for focused sessions
  • Customizable sound presets
  • Offline functionality
  • ADHD-friendly focus tools
Features
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Turn your exams into a clear study plan. Not sure what to study today? Vitae helps you organize your exam preparation, plan your revision sessions and keep track of your progress. PLAN YOUR EXAMS - Add your exams and subjects. - Set your available study time. - Choose your preferred session length. - Generate a study plan around your exams and availability. KNOW WHAT TO STUDY TODAY Get a daily study recommendation from your plan, so you can spend less time deciding what to work on and more time revising. STUDY ONE SESSION AT A TIME Start focused study sessions and use the built-in timer to structure your revision. Explore guided sessions, ambient sounds and binaural beats in the library. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Follow your weekly study goals. - Track your study time and streaks. - Check your progress as your exams get closer. - Use your exam countdown to keep upcoming deadlines in sight. BUILT FOR EXAM PREPARATION Vitae is designed around the full revision process: exams, planning, daily recommendations, study sessions and progress tracking. Whether you are preparing for university exams or school tests, Vitae helps you make your study time more intentional. Start planning your revision with Vitae.

About

Binaural Focus

Enhance concentration with science-backed binaural beats. Select session length and focus modes to achieve calm, steady attention for studying, writing, or pre-task mental clarity. Enjoy a clutter-free, soothing experience with a breathing timer and background audio that continues when the screen is locked.

Highlights
  • Customizable session lengths (5-120 minutes)
  • Alpha, Beta, Gamma focus modes
  • Soothing wave background
  • Breathing timer ring
  • Background audio playback
  • No sign-ups required
Features
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Binaural Focus is your simple way to get in the zone fast. Choose a session from 5 to 120 minutes, pick Alpha, Beta, or Gamma focus modes, and let science‑backed binaural beats guide your mind into calm, steady concentration. No clutter. No sign‑ups. Just a beautiful, soothing wave background, a breathing timer ring, and audio that keeps playing even with the screen locked. Whether you are studying, writing, or clearing your head before a big task, tap Play and feel your attention settle so you can finish what matters.

Screenshots

Exam Study Planner4 screens
Binaural Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Exam Study Planner at Free against Binaural Focus's $0.99. Binaural Focus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Exam Study Planner is free to download; Binaural Focus costs $0.99 up front. Exam Study Planner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Binaural Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Exam Study Planner against 5.0 for Binaural Focus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Exam Study Planner versus Binaural Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExam Study PlannerBinaural Focus
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntonin WeissgerberMason Earl

Customer experience

Exam Study Planner

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Binaural Focus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Exam Study Planner

One-time2
  • Binaural Beats Premium$3.99
  • Binaural Beats Premium$7.99
None

Binaural Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Exam Study Planner free?
Exam Study Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Binaural Focus free?
Binaural Focus costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Exam Study Planner or Binaural Focus?
Exam Study Planner and Binaural Focus are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Exam Study Planner or Binaural Focus have ads?
Neither Exam Study Planner nor Binaural Focus shows ads.

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