Comparison

StudyDork vs FocusTale

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

Head to head
About

StudyDork

This app helps you manage your phone usage by aligning it with your schedule. It allows you to set up focus sessions that automatically limit distractions when your scheduled events begin, promoting better time control.

Highlights
  • Plan daily focus sessions
  • Automatic session activation
  • Calendar integration
  • Smart app limitation
  • Effort-based unlock actions
  • Progress tracking
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Studying is better with friends. StudyDork turns your study sessions into a social game where you can focus together, join clans and level up by getting work done. FIND YOUR STUDY CREW Join a clan, see who's studying, chat with your group and invite friends to focus alongside you. FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS Start a study timer or Pomodoro session, block distracting apps and track time by subject. Great for homework, finals, AP classes, SAT prep and college study sessions. STUDY. EARN. LEVEL UP. Earn XP and gems, build streaks, unlock reward chests and climb weekly leaderboards. BUILD YOUR OWN SPACE Create a Dorkling, decorate your study room and collect skins, furniture and themes. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Track study hours, sessions, subjects and streaks so you can stay consistent. STUDYDORK PRO Optional subscription features include advanced statistics, calendar integration, advanced Pomodoro, custom app-block lists, unlock actions, ad-free use and additional cosmetic access. Your digital study space. Stop studying alone. Terms of Use (Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://studydork.com/privacy StudyDork Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Monthly and annual options may be available, including eligible free trials. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm a purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings.

About

FocusTale

Features
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Turn study time into an adventure. FocusTale helps students start studying, stay focused and build consistent habits through focus quests, XP, levels and streaks. Choose a session, begin focusing and watch your progress grow without adding unnecessary pressure. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Choose Focus Magic, Quick Focus or Rest • Personalise session durations • Earn XP, level up and build a study streak • Complete daily quests and track your progress • Challenge your Dragon of the Day • Review focus minutes and completed sessions • Use Extreme Focus when distractions need to disappear • Study with calming, lyric free background audio • Explore immersive visual themes • Choose an encouraging Focus Spirit • Follow the guided first time tour to learn the app quickly RELIABLE FOCUSING Your timer continues accurately while the app is in the background. On supported iPhones, Live Activities make it easier to follow an active session from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Controls remain locked during an active session to protect your focus. Your progress and unlocked rewards remain saved when the app is updated. FREE TO USE The core focus features are free. Optional rewarded ads let you unlock additional music, themes and companions. Ads never interrupt an active focus session, and rewards remain unlocked after completion. Make starting easier, turn consistency into visible progress and make studying feel more rewarding with FocusTale.

Screenshots

StudyDork4 screens
FocusTale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusTale at none against StudyDork's 8. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. StudyDork sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FocusTale asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudyDork ships an update every 10 days, FocusTale every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StudyDork versus FocusTale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudyDorkFocusTale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB36 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKaro BokaniShrey Saraf

In-app purchases

8 purchases

StudyDork

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • 400 Gems$0.99
  • 2,400 Gems$4.99
  • 5,500 Gems$9.99
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  • 12,000 Gems$19.99
  • 34,000 Gems$49.99
  • 75,000 Gems$99.99
None

FocusTale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StudyDork free?
StudyDork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusTale free?
FocusTale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StudyDork or FocusTale have ads?
Both StudyDork and FocusTale show ads.
Which is updated more often, StudyDork or FocusTale?
StudyDork ships an update every 10 days, and FocusTale every 6 days. Most recently, StudyDork was updated on October 30, 2026 and FocusTale on October 31, 2026.

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