Comparison

Study Bro vs Blankr

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

Head to head
About

Study Bro

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Study Bro helps you stay focused while studying – completely free from distractions. Block distracting apps, start focused study sessions, and track your progress effortlessly. Stay in the flow and reach your learning goals more easily than ever before. Features: - App Blocker: Block distracting apps during your study time – and stay truly focused. - Focus Timer: Plan structured study sessions with Pomodoro-style breaks. - Statistics & Progress: Track your study time, streaks, and trends across different time periods. - Privacy First: No cloud, no tracking – all your data stays safely stored on your device. Why Study Bro? - No more distractions: Finally focus – without Instagram, TikTok & Co. - Motivating & minimalist: A design that supports you instead of overwhelming you. - Sustainable learning habits: Understand when you’re most productive and improve your study behavior over time. Full access to all features – including app blocking and advanced statistics – requires a subscription. If you purchase a subscription, please note the following: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off in settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Note: Study Bro helps you build better study habits – but it is not a substitute for professional learning advice. Legal: Privacy Policy: https://studybro.de/privacy/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Blankr

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blankr β€” a free, system-level app blocker that actually works. If you’ve ever picked up your phone for β€œjust a second” and lost 30 minutes, this is for you. blankr helps you put boundaries on the apps that pull you in β€” so you can focus on what actually matters. DEAD SIMPLE No complicated setup. Just tap, choose your apps, and hit Start. Once a session begins, those apps stay blocked β€” even if you close blankr. ZEN MODE When you need full focus, Zen Mode removes the option to stop. No breaks, no exits. For real emergencies, you get a Weekly Free Pass (resets every Monday) or Override Keys (available up to 3 times per month, yours forever once purchased β€” optional, low-cost). RECURRING SCHEDULES Set your focus hours once and let them run automatically. Use built-in templates or customize your own β€” blankr works quietly in the background, even when the app is closed. FLEXIBLE BREAKS Life isn’t all or nothing. Take short breaks (1–20 minutes) without ending your session. Choose between Flexible, Cooldown, or go all-in with Zen Mode. When the break ends, everything locks back instantly. STREAKS Every completed session builds your streak. You’ll see your progress on a simple calendar β€” and if you try to quit early, blankr shows your streak resetting to zero. Just enough friction to keep you honest. WHY BLANKR β€’ System-level blocking you can't swipe away β€’ Works when the app is closed β€’ Every feature is completely free β€’ No analytics, no tracking, no data sent anywhere β€’ No ads A NOTE FROM THE DEVELOPER I built blankr because time is the one thing we can't get back. I wanted to help people reclaim it β€” and I wanted it to be free because everyone deserves to be more intentional with their attention. blankr is deliberately simple. Not another reason to stay on your phone, just a practical tool to help you put it down. REQUIREMENTS β€’ iOS 16.0 or later β€’ Screen Time permissions (prompted on first launch) β€’ Works on iPhone, iPad Privacy Policy - https://blankr.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service - https://blankr.app/terms-of-service Support - https://blankr.app/support

Screenshots

Study Bro4 screens
Blankr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blankr at every 3 days against Study Bro's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Study Bro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Blankr sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Study Bro ships an update every 3 weeks, Blankr every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Study Bro versus Blankr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy BroBlankr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.618 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFFWD VenturesGIORGIO CHIN

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Study Bro

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$17.991 Year
6 purchases

Blankr

One-time6
  • Override key$1.99
  • 3 Override Keys Bundle$3.99
  • Coffee$3.99
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  • Lunch$6.99
  • Dinner$14.99
  • Groceries$29.99

Questions

Is Study Bro free?
Study Bro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blankr free?
Blankr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Study Bro or Blankr have ads?
Neither Study Bro nor Blankr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Study Bro or Blankr?
Study Bro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blankr every 3 days. Most recently, Study Bro was updated on October 30, 2026 and Blankr on October 31, 2026.

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