Comparison

Gokaku Log vs Study Focus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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. ■ 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 — 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 ■ 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 ■ 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 — 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 — 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 café, with no connection. Privacy-safe — data stays on your device. ■ 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 ■ About pricing - All core features are free - Premium (optional) removes ads, allows unlimited material registration, and enables data export ■ 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 Focus

Features
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A quick social media break can easily turn into 30 minutes. Study Focus is a focus timer designed to help you take breaks without losing your study rhythm. When a focus session starts, the apps you choose are automatically blocked. When it’s time for a break, they become available again. Once the break ends, they’re blocked automatically so you can move on to your next focus session. Instead of constantly resisting distractions, Study Focus creates a simple rhythm: Focus → Break → Focus 【FOCUS TIMER】 Set your focus and break durations and create a study rhythm that works for you. 【BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS】 Choose the social media and other apps that distract you. Study Focus automatically restricts them during focus sessions. 【ENJOY YOUR BREAK】 When your break starts, your selected apps automatically become available. No need to change your settings manually. 【GET BACK TO FOCUS】 When your break ends, your selected apps are automatically blocked again and your next focus period begins. 【TRACK YOUR FOCUS】 See how much time you’ve spent focusing today and how many sessions you’ve completed. Study Focus is designed for studying, exam preparation, certifications, university work, and any time you want to stay focused without letting a short social media break turn into a long distraction. It’s not about giving up social media. It’s about creating a better rhythm between focus and rest. Screen Time permission is required to use app blocking features. Terms of Use: https://bottlenose-network-d4d.notion.site/StudyFocus-3ba661a42a4a80c8a72dce3a4a054361?pvs=73

Screenshots

Gokaku Log4 screens
Study Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Study Focus at none against Gokaku Log's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Gokaku Log sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Study Focus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Gokaku Log versus Study Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGokaku LogStudy Focus
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkizuna yoshiharaRyo Morishita

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gokaku Log

Subscriptions1
  • 広告削除(年払い)$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Study Focus

Subscriptions1
  • Study Focus Pro$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Gokaku Log free?
Gokaku Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study Focus free?
Study Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gokaku Log or Study Focus have ads?
Gokaku Log shows ads; Study Focus does not.

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