Comparison

Gokaku Log vs Study Time Memo

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

Head to head
About

Gokaku Log

This app helps you track study time for certification exams. It features a Pomodoro-ready timer, automatic progress visualization, and exam countdowns. Designed for busy individuals, it supports various exams and helps you stay motivated towards your goals.

Highlights
  • Study timer with Pomodoro support
  • Automatic study time visualization
  • Exam date countdown
  • Subject and material registration
  • Goal management and progress tracking
  • Offline functionality
Features
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"Gokaku Log" is a study-record app that supports your daily exam study all the way to passing. A simple, easy-to-keep-up study timer & record tool for busy working adults and students. β–  Recommended for - Aiming for certification exams such as bookkeeping, Real Estate Transaction Specialist (Takken), Administrative Scrivener, Labor & Social Security Attorney (Sharoshi), FP, or TOEIC - Wanting to visualize study time and stay motivated - Wanting to make good use of spare moments β€” commuting, lunch breaks, before bed - Wanting to solve "I can't focus" and "I can't keep it up" - Wanting to reverse-calculate the days and study hours left until the exam - Wanting to review progress in graphs and see the road to passing β–  Main features [1] Study timer (Pomodoro-ready) - Auto-record study time with one tap - Both stopwatch and countdown modes - Pomodoro Technique: 25 min focus + 5 min break - Keeps recording in the background while the timer runs [2] Automatic study graphs - Visualize study time by day / week / month / year - Stacked graphs by subject (material) - Spot study imbalances at a glance - Calendar view shows your streak [3] Exam-date countdown - Register the dates of exams you plan to take - Check "X days left" on your home screen daily - Manage multiple exams at once (parallel exams supported) - Auto-calculate required daily study hours by reverse calculation from your target [4] Subject & material registration - Freely register materials for each exam - Tag by subject (Civil Law / Accounting / Grammar, etc.) - Total accumulated time per material - Set icons for your reference books [5] Goal management toward passing - Set your exam date and total target hours - Shows your recommended daily study time - Achievement badges reward you for keeping going - Shows your consecutive study days (streak) [6] Saving & reviewing your data - Auto-generate weekly / monthly reports - Feel your growth: "studied X more hours than last month" - Back up & restore your data - iCloud sync for peace of mind when changing devices β–  5 reasons people choose Gokaku Log 1. Designed specifically for certification exams Built not for university entrance, but for working adults aiming for national exams. Supports every qualification β€” bookkeeping, Takken, Sharoshi, nursing and civil-service exams, FP, TOEIC, IT, and more. 2. Simple and easy to keep up Just two taps from launch to recording. No complex setup β€” start today. 3. Designed not to break your focus Notifications off while studying, minimal ads, dark-mode support. Focus first. 4. Exam-date reverse-calculation algorithm Enter the total hours you need to pass, and it auto-calculates the daily hours required. Aim for passing with a plan. 5. Works fully offline Use it on the train or in a cafΓ©, with no connection. Privacy-safe β€” data stays on your device. β–  Examples of supported qualifications & exams - Bookkeeping (Nisshō levels 1–3) - Real Estate Transaction Specialist (Takken) - Administrative Scrivener - Labor & Social Security Attorney (Sharoshi) - Financial Planner (FP / AFP / CFP) - TOEIC / TOEFL / Eiken - IT Passport / Fundamental & Applied IT Engineer - National nursing & pharmacist exams - Civil-service exams (national / local / police / fire) - Teacher recruitment, SME Management Consultant, Registered Sales Clerk - Medical & dispensing office work, various certification tests * Plus every other qualification, certification, and national exam β–  About pricing - All core features are free - Premium (optional) removes ads, allows unlimited material registration, and enables data export β–  Support For feedback and requests, please reach us via "Contact" inside the app. We'll keep improving Gokaku Log into an app that supports your success, reflecting your input. With Gokaku Log, turn your daily efforts into "passing." Why not start visualizing your study today? Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Study Time Memo

Features
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β–  About Study Time Memo A simple notebook for logging your study time by hand. Register your own subjects and enter the minutes each time you study. No timer, no GPS. β–  Features - Register any subject (name, emoji, color) - Log study time in minutes, entered manually - Add a date and a short note - See your weekly total at a glance - Per-subject totals and ranking - Day streaks to visualize consistency - Weekly study-time chart - Home screen widget showing this week's study β–  Who it's for - Students preparing for exams or certifications - Anyone balancing time across subjects - Building a daily study habit - People who prefer simple manual logging β–  Privacy Everything is stored on your device. No account or connection required. You can export your data as CSV. β–  Note This app is a tool for recording study time. It does not guarantee better grades or learning outcomes. All subject names and data shown are samples.

Screenshots

Gokaku Log4 screens
Study Time Memo3 screens

Verdict

The call

Gokaku Log and Study Time Memo are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Gokaku Log sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Study Time Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Gokaku Log versus Study Time Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGokaku LogStudy Time Memo
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkizuna yoshiharaδΈ½δ½³ ζ–½

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gokaku Log

Subscriptions1
  • εΊƒε‘Šε‰Šι™€οΌˆεΉ΄ζ‰•γ„οΌ‰$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Study Time Memo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Gokaku Log free?
Gokaku Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study Time Memo free?
Study Time Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gokaku Log or Study Time Memo have ads?
Both Gokaku Log and Study Time Memo show ads.

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