# Proll vs StudyIn

The clearest difference is rating: StudyIn at 5.0 against Proll's 4.6. StudyIn also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Proll's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Proll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and StudyIn sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StudyIn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proll has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Proll ships an update every 2 months, StudyIn every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proll | StudyIn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proll-sat-prep-app-blocker/id6755500929/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyin-satact-app-blocker/id6770413505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Edward Baker Bruce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854263826) | [Pierce Duffy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896741007) |

## What reviewers say

### Proll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proll-sat-prep-app-blocker/id6755500929)

This app rewards users with screen time for completing real-world tasks, including physical activity and academic work. It locks distracting apps until time is earned, offering customizable goals and optional schedules for focused work sessions.

**Highlights:** Earn screen time by completing tasks, Task-based app unlocking, Upload and verify work for rewards, Physical activity tracking for screen time, Focus sessions with app locking, Customizable goals and optional schedules

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Proll Plus Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Proll Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


### StudyIn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyin-satact-app-blocker/id6770413505)

This app helps students prepare for standardized tests by blocking distracting applications. Users answer exam-specific questions to earn back screen time, reinforcing learning through retrieval practice and adaptive difficulty.

**Highlights:** App blocking for distracting applications, Exam-specific practice questions, Adaptive difficulty levels, Mastery tracking for study topics, Study and casual modes, Exam countdown and session history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Focused | $8.99 | per month |
| Sprint | $14.99 | per 2 months |
| Term Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Half-Year Subscription | $30.99 | per 6 months |
| Dedicated | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proll free?

Proll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StudyIn free?

StudyIn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Proll or StudyIn?

StudyIn is rated higher. Proll averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while StudyIn averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Proll or StudyIn have ads?

Neither Proll nor StudyIn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Proll or StudyIn?

Proll ships an update every 2 months, and StudyIn every 2 weeks. Most recently, Proll was updated on October 24, 2026 and StudyIn on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*