Comparison

VibeFocus vs Study Gate

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

Head to head
About

VibeFocus

Enhance your concentration with a Pomodoro timer that integrates ambient study music. Choose from six moods and 38 tracks to create immersive work sessions. Track your progress and utilize features like Live Activities for seamless focus.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer with custom durations
  • Six moods with 38 unique study tracks
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration
  • Flow State mode
  • Focus statistics and history
  • Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro)
Features
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Make room for focus with a Pomodoro timer and music for the way you work. Pick your vibe, set your timer, and begin. VibeFocus brings focus sessions, breaks, music, and progress together in one place. No account required. FIND YOUR FOCUS SOUNDTRACK Explore 75 tracks across six vibes: Deep Focus, Cafe, Lo-fi, Classical, Pulse, and Synthwave. Each vibe has its own scene, colors, and soundtrack. Start with free music in every vibe, or unlock the full collection with Pro. KEEP THE MUSIC FLOWING Play, pause, and skip songs without leaving your focus session. Music advances through your queue, prepares upcoming tracks, and automatically caches recent listening for smoother playback. No downloads to manage. New streamed music needs an internet connection. FOCUS YOUR WAY - Customize your focus time, short breaks, and long breaks - Pause, resume, and skip breaks when your day changes - Enable Flow State to keep going when you're in the zone - Follow your session from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island on supported devices - Track focused minutes, completed sessions, and streaks - Save a setup for your usual routine MORE WITH VIBEFOCUS PRO - Full access to all 75 tracks across six vibes - Full-song listening in the music library - Multiple saved setups with weekly goals - Activity comparisons and CSV exports Your timer, starter music, basic stats, and one saved setup stay free. Pro is available monthly, annually, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Current prices and any eligible introductory offer are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Restore Purchases is available in Settings and on the upgrade screen. Make room for deeper focus, one session at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.s-wavedigital.com/vibefocus/privacy

About

Study Gate

Features
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Stop scrolling. Start studying. StudyGate helps you block distracting apps and actually focus - whether you're revising for exams, grinding through coursework, or just trying to get things done. Two modes built for real life: Intervention Mode - gentle nudges to keep you on track Blocking Mode - full lockdown when you need zero distractions Features: Block any app using Apple's Screen Time API Live Activities so your focus timer lives on your lock screen Compete with friends on focus time and stay accountable Home screen widget to start a session instantly Streaks and session history to track your progress StudyGate Pro for unlimited sessions and premium features Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VibeFocus4 screens
Study Gate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Study Gate at every 3 days against VibeFocus's every 6 weeks. VibeFocus's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VibeFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Study Gate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VibeFocus ships an update every 6 weeks, Study Gate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
VibeFocus versus Study Gate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibeFocusStudy Gate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperS Wave Digital LLCAyush Ganatra

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VibeFocus

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

Study Gate

Subscriptions3
  • Study Gate Monthly Pro$5.991 Month
  • Study Gate Yearly Pro$59.991 Year
  • Study Gate Yearly Pro Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is VibeFocus free?
VibeFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study Gate free?
Study Gate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VibeFocus or Study Gate have ads?
Neither VibeFocus nor Study Gate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VibeFocus or Study Gate?
VibeFocus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Study Gate every 3 days. Most recently, VibeFocus was updated on October 6, 2026 and Study Gate on September 28, 2026.

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