WhyLens vs StayMe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
WhyLens
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Track decisions as they unfold. WhyLens is a quiet place to keep the decisions that matter β what you were weighing, what you chose, why you chose it, and what actually happened later. Most decisions are made in a moment and then forgotten. WhyLens keeps the reasoning, so that when the outcome finally arrives, you can still see the thinking it came from. Use WhyLens to: - capture ideas before they are lost - weigh the paths inside an idea, with points for and against - turn an idea into a decision and keep the paths not taken - record what you chose and why - write down the assumptions it rests on - add short check-ins while the decision unfolds - mark when the context has changed - close a decision when it is reversed, replaced, or let go - review it later, with distance - compare expected and actual outcomes - see how well your confidence matched real outcomes - track how your assumptions held up - notice patterns across your decisions over time PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your device. No account is required. Nothing you write is uploaded, analyzed, or sold. Export gives you a PDF or CSV copy of your own data whenever you want one. WHAT WHYLENS WILL NOT DO It will not tell you what to choose. It will not score, rank, or recommend your options. It will not predict success. There are no streaks, no badges, and no pressure to open the app every day. Insights come only from what you wrote, and only once there is enough of it to say something honest. WhyLens is free for up to five active decisions. An optional subscription adds unlimited decisions, insights, export, and finer control over review timing. For people who make decisions they cannot easily undo β about work, money, health, relationships, or direction β and who would like to remember how they were thinking at the time.
StayMe
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When studying alone feels lonely and overwhelming, StayMe stays by your side. Go beyond a simple timer. Conquer your goals with StayMe, the premium Study-With-Me timer that gives you a sense of connection, as if you're focusing with someone else. β Key Features - Premium Study-With-Me Experience: Feel a sense of presence as if you're connected, even when studying alone. A sophisticated interface that doesn't interrupt your flow keeps your focus sharp. - Proven Pomodoro Technique: Not just 25 minutes of focus and 5 minutes of restβyou can set custom timers that fit your unique learning patterns perfectly. - Uplifting Design: Cute animal animations are here to cheer you on. These adorable animal friends warmly fill the silence you used to feel while studying alone. (Excluding some premium characters) β» With StayMe Premium, you can enjoy all background images and character animations without limits. β Recommended For: - Students and job seekers tired of studying alone for exams. - Professionals working from home who need tight time management. - Those who prefer productivity tools with clean and beautiful designs. - Anyone looking to maximize learning efficiency using the Pomodoro technique. "At this moment, you are not alone. Stay focused until the end with StayMe." Download now and complete your very own 'Focus Space'!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WhyLens at none against StayMe's shown. WhyLens also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). StayMe's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. WhyLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and StayMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WhyLens ships an update monthly, StayMe every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WhyLens | StayMe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 224 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Naumov | Jaehyun Kim |
In-app purchases
WhyLens
- WhyLens Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- WhyLens Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
StayMe
- StayMe Premium (Monthly)$0.991 Month
- StayMe Premium (Annual)$6.991 Year









