Comparison

Study & Focus | withfocus vs Shirube

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

Head to head
About

Study & Focus | withfocus

Enhance your focus sessions with virtual companions that grow and change as you dedicate time to tasks. Create personalized rooms and track your progress with detailed statistics to stay motivated during study, work, or hobbies.

Highlights
  • Focus session tracking
  • Progress statistics
  • Unlockable companions
  • Customizable AI-generated rooms
  • Widget support
  • Multi-language support
Features
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As you focus, your companions spend time alongside you. They read, work, relax, and quietly share the moment with you. The time you spend focusing is remembered not only as a record, but also through small changes and progress. Whether it’s studying, work, reading, housework, or hobbies, withfocus is designed to gently support your daily focus time. ■ Main Features 【Focus Tracking】 ・Track and record your focus sessions ・View daily / weekly / monthly statistics ・Check average time, streaks, and progress compared to previous weeks or months ・Share your focus records on social media 【Companions】 ・Companions gradually change as you focus ・Unlock new companions through your focus time ・Some companions include relaxing background music 【Room Create】 ・Generate your own original room with AI ・Create rooms from photos or text prompts ・Customize what your companions are doing ・Enjoy the feeling of sharing the same moment together 【Other Features】 ・Widget support ・Japanese / English / Korean language support ・Clock display customization ■ Recommended For ・People who want more motivation while studying or working ・People who enjoy tracking their progress ・People who love cozy and cute aesthetics

About

Shirube

Features
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Shirube is a private study for the questions that surface only at midnight. "What does this person really think of me?" "Should I keep going?" Hoshi, your quiet companion, helps untangle the swirl of feelings in your nighttime mind. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Write a question, draw one of seven Shirube cards - Begin with one of 24 question starters across six themes - Cards: Compass / Moon Shadow / Lone Star / Bridge / Lantern / Key / Mirror - Each card returns a gentle, personalized clue - Save threads per question for ongoing reflection - Questions and saved clues stay on your device WHEN TO USE - Sleepless nights when your head won't quiet - For questions you can't ask family or friends - When you can't put your feelings into words PRO FEATURES (Eligible new subscribers get a 3-day free trial on Weekly, then $1.99/week in the U.S.; or $29.99/year) - Unlimited draws (Free: 1/day) - All 24 question starters (Free: 6) NOTE Shirube is a tool for reflection, not a fortune-telling app. It does not predict the future. Subscription - Weekly: eligible new subscribers get 3 days free, then $1.99/week in the U.S., auto-renewing - Yearly: $29.99/year in the U.S., auto-renewing - Renews automatically unless canceled 24 hours before period end - Cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions Support: info@starcrown.co.jp Privacy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Study & Focus | withfocus4 screens
Shirube2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shirube at every 11 days against Study & Focus | withfocus's every 2 months. Study & Focus | withfocus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Study & Focus | withfocus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Shirube sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Study & Focus | withfocus ships an update every 2 months, Shirube every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Study & Focus | withfocus versus Shirube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy & Focus | withfocusShirube
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKokoro TsukazakiStarcrown Inc

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Study & Focus | withfocus

One-time4
  • Crochet Fox$0.99
  • Reading Pup$0.99
  • Room Creation Ticket (1)$1.99
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  • Room Creation Ticket (3)$5.99
5 purchases

Shirube

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Shirube Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Shirube Cookie Tip$1.99
  • Shirube Cake Tip$3.99

Questions

Is Study & Focus | withfocus free?
Study & Focus | withfocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shirube free?
Shirube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Study & Focus | withfocus or Shirube have ads?
Neither Study & Focus | withfocus nor Shirube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Study & Focus | withfocus or Shirube?
Study & Focus | withfocus ships an update every 2 months, and Shirube every 11 days. Most recently, Study & Focus | withfocus was updated on November 5, 2026 and Shirube on October 31, 2026.

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