# StudyDuo vs Focus Together

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Together at none against StudyDuo's 4. Focus Together also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). StudyDuo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StudyDuo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Focus Together asks for nothing beyond the download.

StudyDuo ships an update every 2 weeks, Focus Together every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StudyDuo | Focus Together |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleh Shapoval](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885768695) | [Funnyeve](https://appshunter.io/developer/1149897411) |

## What reviewers say

### StudyDuo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyduo-study-with-me/id6760692541)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Superboost | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Superboosts | $4.99 | one-time |


### Focus Together

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-together-study-timer/id6773755433)

This app pairs you with another user for anonymous, timed focus sessions. Avatars walk together, creating a visual record of your shared concentration time. Earn points to customize your avatar and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Anonymous buddy matching, Avatars walk together, Lock Screen countdown, Focus diary and timeline, Avatar customization, Customizable focus categories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StudyDuo free?

StudyDuo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Together free?

Focus Together is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do StudyDuo or Focus Together have ads?

Focus Together shows ads; StudyDuo does not.

### Which is updated more often, StudyDuo or Focus Together?

StudyDuo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Focus Together every 3 days. Most recently, StudyDuo was updated on November 5, 2026 and Focus Together on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*