Verse vs LockStudy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Verse
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Verse is a powerful YouTube subtitle player designed for language learners and anyone who wants to follow along with video content more effectively. KEY FEATURES βΈ Smart Subtitle Display Watch YouTube videos with synced subtitles displayed alongside the player. The current subtitle is highlighted, so you never lose your place. βΈ Tap to Jump Tap any subtitle line to instantly jump to that moment in the video. Perfect for replaying phrases you want to practice. βΈ Auto-Scroll Tracking Subtitles automatically scroll to follow playback. Manual scrolling temporarily pauses tracking, and you can resume with a single tap. βΈ Playback Speed Control Adjust speed from 0.25x to 2.0x to match your learning pace. Slow down for difficult sections or speed up when reviewing. βΈ Loop Section Repeat Set start and end points to repeat any section of the video. Ideal for mastering pronunciation or memorizing key phrases. βΈ Watch History Your recently watched videos are saved automatically with thumbnails and titles. Quickly resume where you left off. βΈ Shortcuts & Siri Support Open videos directly from Shortcuts app or via Siri voice commands. βΈ In-App YouTube Browser Browse YouTube directly within the app and open any video with subtitles instantly. Perfect for: β’ Language learners studying English, Japanese, and more β’ Students watching educational content β’ Anyone who prefers reading along with video
LockStudy
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A moment of real focus can change your whole day.β¨ Start your flow with LockStudy β a study timer that combines app lock, an app blocker, and smart reports for better deep work. LockStudy helps you stay on track by reducing distractions with phone lock features, and lets you review progress with study report insights and usage stats. β‘ LockStudy Key Featuresβ¨ β¦ Start your flow your way: study timer / pomodoro / deep work β¨ β¦ Block distractions: app blocker + app lock (phone lock) for SNS, YouTube, and more β¨ β¦ Build a custom session that matches your goals and routineβ¨ β¦ Quick start anytime with widgets β¨ β¦ Keep a clear session history with comments for each focus block β¨ β¦ See your progress with a weekly study report and usage stats β¨ β¦ Stay consistent with a simple goal tracker that turns focus into results β‘ Perfect For β¦ Anyone who loses focus even with a plan β¦ Those whose routines break because of SNS or YouTube β¦ People who want a clear record of study time and focus sessions β¦ Students, workers, or creators who need consistent deep work β¦ Anyone who wants a simple tool that helps you focus right now No more worrying when distractions break your focus.β¨LockStudy guides you through Focus β Log β Report, helping you reach your goals. β¨Create todayβs session and start with a 25-minute pomodoro now. LockStudy offers a monthly auto-renewable subscription and a one-time lifetime purchase. A 7-day free trial may be available for eligible users, and pricing may vary by country or region. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in the app settings. Terms of Use (EULA) & Privacy Policy: https://leeward-ferret-9bb.notion.site/lockstudy-terms-of-service-privacy-policy-en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Verse at none against LockStudy's 2. Verse also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). LockStudy's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. LockStudy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Verse asks for nothing beyond the download.
Verse ships an update every 2 weeks, LockStudy monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Verse | LockStudy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 17.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hiroshi Kimura | Glanz Studio |
In-app purchases
Verse
No in-app purchases
LockStudy
- LockStudy Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- LockStudy Pro Lifetime$22.99









