Comparison

Simple Study Log vs FocusQuill

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

Head to head
About

Simple Study Log

This app helps you start studying faster with a minimalist timer and stopwatch. Track your sessions, view progress with charts, and utilize widgets and Siri for seamless integration into your routine. An optional premium upgrade removes ads and adds a calendar heatmap.

Highlights
  • Minimalist study timer
  • Stopwatch mode
  • Widget support
  • Lock Screen & Dynamic Island integration
  • Siri & Shortcuts automation
  • iCloud sync
  • Progress charts and stats
Features
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Study Log is a minimalist study timer built for one thing: helping you start studying faster. No subjects, no tags, no setup. Just tap Start. Use Timer or Stopwatch, stay focused with a clear, easy-to-read running screen, and save your session in seconds. Then review your effort with charts and stats. Made to fit your routine ・Start, pause, resume, and save from Widgets ・Track sessions on the Lock Screen & Dynamic Island with Live Activities ・Use Siri & Shortcuts to automate actions ・Keep your records safe with iCloud sync Key features (Free) ・Timer & Stopwatch modes ・Clean session history ・Weekly/monthly graphs + averages ・iCloud sync across devices Optional in-app purchase (Premium) ・Remove ads ・Calendar heatmap view (visualize study density) Start faster. Stay consistent. See progress. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FocusQuill

Features
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FocusQuill is a study timer and exam planner built for students who want to focus, log real study time per subject, and walk into every exam prepared. It works fully offline, with no account and no sign-up - just open it and start studying. Most study apps either nag you or hide your data behind a login. FocusQuill keeps it simple and private: a calm Pomodoro study timer, a clear picture of where your hours go, and a study plan that counts down to exam day so nothing sneaks up on you. A FOCUS TIMER MADE FOR STUDYING - A Pomodoro study timer with focus and break rounds you can fully customize. - Pick the subject before you start, so every minute is logged where it belongs. - Custom session lengths for deep work, quick revision, or a 25-minute sprint. - Optional ambient study sounds (white noise, rain, cafe) to block out distractions. - The screen stays awake while you study and gently celebrates a finished session. SUBJECTS WITH WEEKLY STUDY GOALS - Create a subject for every class, module, or topic you are revising. - Set a weekly study-hours goal and see how close you are at a glance. - Per-subject totals show which courses get your time and which need more. TASKS & ASSIGNMENTS WITH DUE DATES - Track homework, essays, and assignments with due dates so nothing is late. - Tick tasks off as you go and keep a clean to-do list for the whole term. - Spot what is due this week before it becomes a last-minute panic. EXAM COUNTDOWNS & A STUDY PLAN - Add each exam and watch a live countdown to the big day. - A calendar view lays out exams and deadlines across the semester. - A suggested study plan spreads revision over the days you have left, so you study a little every day instead of cramming the night before. STUDY INSIGHTS, STREAKS & CHARTS - A consistency heatmap (calendar style) shows every day you studied. - Charts break down study time by subject, by day, and by hour. - Track your study streak and your best focus time of day to build a routine. - Compare this week with last week to see your momentum. STUDY REMINDERS - Gentle, optional reminders to start a study session or revise before an exam. - Notifications are entirely opt-in and easy to switch off. PERFECT FOR - High school and college students juggling several subjects at once. - University students planning revision for finals and midterms. - Anyone studying for a certification, language, or professional exam. - Self-learners who want a private study tracker with no subscription. - Students with a busy timetable who need a simple exam study planner. PRIVATE & FULLY OFFLINE - No account, no cloud, no tracking of your study habits by us. - Every subject, session, task, and exam is stored only on your device. - Export and import your data anytime as a backup - it stays in your hands. FocusQuill turns scattered cramming into a calm, trackable routine: focus in short Pomodoro bursts, log study time per subject, follow a plan toward each exam, and let the streaks and charts keep you motivated. Download FocusQuill and make this your best, most organized study term yet.

Screenshots

Simple Study Log4 screens
FocusQuill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusQuill at none against Simple Study Log's 1. FocusQuill also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Simple Study Log sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. FocusQuill asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 5 level
Simple Study Log versus FocusQuill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Study LogFocusQuill
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerishida yutoFerran Espuna

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Study Log

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan7 Days trial$0.991 Month
None

FocusQuill

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Study Log free?
Simple Study Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusQuill free?
FocusQuill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Study Log or FocusQuill have ads?
Both Simple Study Log and FocusQuill show ads.

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