Comparison

Exam Study Planner vs SfocusPulse

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

SfocusPulse

This minimalist focus timer offers pre-set work modes like Pomodoro and Deep Work, alongside a customizable option. Enhance your concentration with built-in ambient sounds and personalize the interface with various themes and fonts. Track your progress with session history and enjoy a clean, distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Pre-set and custom focus modes
  • Built-in ambient soundscapes
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Session history tracking
  • Minimalist interface
  • Smooth animations and haptics
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FocusPulse is a minimalist focus timer with ready-made modes (Pomodoro, Light Work, Deep Work, and Sleep) plus a flexible Custom mode. One tap and you’re in flow: start/pause, instant end, and automatic session saving to History (30 days). Built-in Sounds player includes 9 atmospheric loops (Rain, Forest, City, Ambience, Harbor, Fireplace, Wind, Night, Ocean) with play/pause right on the main screen. Personalize the look with 11 premium themes, including a transparent Glass style and a cozy Warm Neon glow, plus soft highlights for buttons and text. Switch between custom fonts instantly (Pulse Outline, Pulse Clean, Pulse Bold, Pulse Serif). Track your progress with saved sessions, total minutes, and quick history views. The collapsible dock (Focus/History/Settings) stays out of the way when you want a clean screen. Built in SwiftUI with smooth animations and haptics.

Screenshots

Exam Study Planner4 screens
SfocusPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Exam Study Planner at Free against SfocusPulse's $1.99. SfocusPulse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On review sentiment, ads, device support 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

Exam Study Planner is free to download; SfocusPulse costs $1.99 up front. Exam Study Planner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SfocusPulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Exam Study Planner versus SfocusPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExam Study PlannerSfocusPulse
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntonin WeissgerberVIACHESLAV ZHILTSOV

Customer experience

Exam Study Planner

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

SfocusPulse

Written reviews1 reviews
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

SfocusPulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Exam Study Planner free?
Exam Study Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SfocusPulse free?
SfocusPulse costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Exam Study Planner or SfocusPulse have ads?
Neither Exam Study Planner nor SfocusPulse shows ads.

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