Comparison

StudyMode vs Bouncer

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

Head to head
About

StudyMode

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Study to unlock your apps. Stay focused. Ace your goals. StudyMode turns your screen time into study time. Set which apps get locked and then study to unlock your phone; it's that simple. HOW IT WORKS Study your flashcards or quiz questions, earn Study Points, and use those points to unlock your blocked apps. Want access to social media apps? Earn it. SMART STUDY MATERIALS Create flashcard decks and quiz sets in seconds. Import text, photos, or PDFs and let AI generate your materials instantly β€” no busywork, just studying. FLEXIBLE APP BLOCKING Choose exactly which apps to block, and when. Set different schedules for weekdays and weekends. Take back control of your attention on your terms. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your study streak, total sessions, and a heatmap of your activity over time. BUILT FOR STUDENTS Whether you're in high school or university, StudyMode adapts to your schedule, your subjects, and your goals. Got any feedback or ideas? Please email me at: leedeverteuil@icloud.com

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Bouncer

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Bouncer turns distracting apps into a reason to study. Choose the apps that pull you off track, block them using Apple’s Screen Time controls, and earn access back by completing flashcard and study challenges. Instead of relying on willpower alone, Bouncer gives you a simple system: Study first. Scroll later. HOW BOUNCER WORKS 1. Choose the apps you want to block 2. Start a focus block 3. Complete a flashcard or study challenge 4. Unlock your selected apps and continue your day STUDY TOOLS β€’ Create and organise flashcard decks β€’ Generate flashcards from your notes using AI β€’ Practise terms you are still learning in Learn mode β€’ Test yourself to see what you actually remember β€’ Track mastered and still-learning terms β€’ Complete study challenges to earn access back to blocked apps β€’ Restore and manage your subscription through Apple BUILT FOR STUDENTS Bouncer is designed for students who: β€’ Keep reaching for distracting apps while studying β€’ Want a stronger system than ordinary focus timers β€’ Need motivation to revise flashcards consistently β€’ Want to replace scrolling with useful study sessions β€’ Prefer a simple study-first approach to screen time BOUNCER PRO SUBSCRIPTION An active Bouncer Pro subscription is required to access Bouncer and its main features. Bouncer does not provide a free-access version of its core functionality. Available subscription options, durations and current local prices are shown in the app before you purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID when your purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. You can restore an existing subscription from the Bouncer paywall or Settings screen. PRIVACY Bouncer does not require you to create an account. Your flashcard decks and study progress are stored on your device. When you choose to generate flashcards using AI, the text you provide is securely sent to our service and OpenAI to generate the requested study content. Bouncer does not use your study content for advertising or cross-app tracking. Study first. Scroll later. Terms of Use: https://bouncerstudy.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://bouncerstudy.com/privacy/

Screenshots

StudyMode4 screens
Bouncer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bouncer at every 9 days against StudyMode's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. StudyMode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Bouncer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudyMode ships an update every 5 weeks, Bouncer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
StudyMode versus Bouncer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudyModeBouncer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.2 β€” better26.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEE DANIEL DE VERTEUILAryan Yadav

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StudyMode

Subscriptions2
  • StudyMode Monthly$9.991 Month
  • StudyMode Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
2 purchases

Bouncer

Subscriptions2
  • Bouncer Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Bouncer Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is StudyMode free?
StudyMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bouncer free?
Bouncer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StudyMode or Bouncer have ads?
Neither StudyMode nor Bouncer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StudyMode or Bouncer?
StudyMode ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bouncer every 9 days. Most recently, StudyMode was updated on October 18, 2026 and Bouncer on October 6, 2026.

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