Focused vs ScanStudy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focused
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Focused is a study planner built for students who need more than a simple to-do list. Plan each exam, organize subjects, start focused study sessions, and review mistakes before they become weak spots. Focused helps you turn a big test goal into daily actions you can actually follow. Key features: • Study planner for exams, subjects, and daily tasks • Focus timer for deep study sessions • Exam tracker with D-Day countdowns • Wrong-answer review to capture and revisit mistakes • Study history and stats to see where your time goes • Clean widgets and Live Activities for quick progress checks Free and Pro: Focused is free to start. The free version includes core study planning, focus sessions, D-Day tracking, basic stats, limited subjects, and a limited wrong-answer review queue. Focused Pro unlocks advanced planning and long-term study management, including unlimited subjects, unlimited wrong-answer reviews, advanced D-Day replanning, extended stats, premium themes, and full widget access. Focused Pro is available through optional in-app purchases. Prices and available plans are shown in the app before purchase. Focused is useful for school exams, college entrance prep, certification study, homework planning, revision routines, and self-study schedules. Instead of only tracking time, Focused connects your plan, focus sessions, mistakes, and progress in one study workflow. Terms of Service: https://prizmchain.github.io/focused-terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://prizmchain.github.io/focused-privacy-policy.html
ScanStudy
Transform handwritten or typed notes into study flashcards using AI. Simply scan or paste your notes, and the app automatically generates question-and-answer cards. Study with intuitive swipe gestures or test your knowledge with multiple choice and write-in quizzes.
- AI-powered flashcard generation
- Scan notes via photo
- Paste typed notes
- Manual card creation
- Swipe-based studying
- Multiple Choice quiz
- Write-In quiz
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Turn your notes into flashcards in seconds. ScanStudy uses AI to instantly transform your handwritten or typed notes into study-ready flashcards. Snap a photo, paste your notes, or type them in — and start studying right away. HOW IT WORKS Take a photo of your notes or type them in. Our AI reads your content and generates question-and-answer flashcards automatically. Swipe through your cards to study, flip them to reveal answers, and test yourself with Quiz mode. STUDY YOUR WAY Flip cards with a natural swipe gesture. Drag left or right to reveal the answer. Swipe up or down to move to the next card. It's fast, intuitive, and distraction-free. QUIZ MODE Test your knowledge with two quiz types. Multiple Choice lets you pick the right answer from four options. Write-In challenges you to type your answer from memory, with smart matching that forgives small typos. AI-POWERED GENERATION Paste your notes or scan a page. ScanStudy's AI creates concise, focused flashcards covering all the key concepts. Need more? Tap "Generate More" to expand your deck. CREATE YOUR OWN Prefer to write your own cards? Add them manually with a simple question-and-answer form. Mix AI-generated and handmade cards in the same deck. FREE TO START Get 5 free AI generations per month and unlimited manual cards. Upgrade to Pro for 50 generations per month, Quiz mode, and more. No ads. No bloat. Just a clean, focused way to study. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flashcard-api-psi.vercel.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focused at 17.0 against ScanStudy's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Focused sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ScanStudy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Focused | ScanStudy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NOH HIYEONG | Trang Nguyen |
In-app purchases
Focused
- Focused Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Focused Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Focused Pro Lifetime$29.99
ScanStudy
- Pro monthly plan$3.991 Month
- Pro yearly plan$29.991 Year
- 50 extra generations$3.99





