Comparison

StudyRecord vs Stackd

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

Head to head
About

StudyRecord

Features
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StudyRecord is a study timer and learning log designed to help you build a consistent study habit. Instead of simply measuring time or recording sessions, StudyRecord lets you *see your progress*. By visualizing your effort and achievements, it encourages you to take the next step and keep going. --- ■ Focus with the study timer Start studying with a large, easy-to-read timer and simple controls. When you feel unmotivated but want to begin, StudyRecord becomes the gateway to focus. --- ■ Visualize your progress Your study time is automatically recorded and visualized through weekly charts and monthly heatmaps. See how much you studied today and which days you stayed consistent. Your effort becomes visible data, helping you build a lasting study habit. --- ■ Unlock achievements Achievements are unlocked as you reach study milestones and complete challenges. Level up and track your growth as you continue learning. The more you study, the more titles and achievements you earn. --- ■ Share your progress Share your study graphs and achievements with friends or on social media. Visualizing your effort makes it easier to stay motivated and accountable. --- ■ Optional account sync You can optionally register your email to sync your study data across multiple devices. Even if you switch devices, your learning history stays with you. Registration is optional and the core features are available without it. --- ■ Inspirational quotes Short quotes appear before or during study sessions to gently motivate you. They are designed to quietly encourage you, even on days when motivation is low.

About

Stackd

Features
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This is a simple study timer app that allows you to record and manage your study time by subject. Simply measure your time with the timer and save it. You can also log sessions manually or add entries for past dates. You can record everything together, including subjects, study materials, pages, and notes. You can view the big picture of your studies by checking your subject balance with weekly graphs and reviewing your progress streaks on the calendar. No ads, no social media features, and no account registration required. All data is saved on your device, so there are no privacy concerns. Perfect for anyone who wants to focus on learning, from exam preparation to certifications and language studies. [Main Features] - 3 timer modes (Stopwatch, Countdown, Pomodoro) - Management of subjects, materials, pages, and notes - Weekly graphs to check subject balance (bar chart & donut chart) - Calendar to visualize study days with color-coding - Display of consecutive study days (streaks) - Daily study reminder - Backup and data export functions [Stackd Pro (One-time purchase)] - Monthly graphs and cumulative line graphs - Setting weekly goals and checking achievement rates - 9 color themes - Home screen and lock screen widgets

Screenshots

StudyRecord4 screens
Stackd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stackd at none against StudyRecord's shown. StudyRecord's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. StudyRecord sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stackd sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudyRecord ships an update every 3 weeks, Stackd fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
StudyRecord versus Stackd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudyRecordStackd
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYusuke HirotaNene Nakagawa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StudyRecord

One-time1
  • プレミアム(買い切り)$2.99
1 purchases

Stackd

One-time1
  • Stackd Pro$1.99

Questions

Is StudyRecord free?
StudyRecord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stackd free?
Stackd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StudyRecord or Stackd have ads?
StudyRecord shows ads; Stackd does not.
Which is updated more often, StudyRecord or Stackd?
StudyRecord ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stackd fortnightly. Most recently, StudyRecord was updated on September 9, 2026 and Stackd on September 14, 2026.

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