Comparison

StudyMode vs Fried

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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

About

Fried

This app helps you reduce phone usage by blocking distracting applications and setting daily limits. It offers focus sessions, smart scheduling, and insights into your screen time habits, all while keeping a playful companion happy.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set daily limits
  • Focus sessions
  • Smart schedules
  • Screen time insights
  • Focus companion
Features
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Stop losing hours to your phone. Fried is a playful screen time control app that helps you spend less time scrolling and more time living. Block distracting apps, set limits that actually stick, and keep Pebble happy while you stay focused. Less scrolling. More life. What you get: • Block distracting apps before they steal your attention • Daily limits that help you spend less time on your phone • Focus sessions for work, school, studying, and deep work • Smart schedules for bedtime, mornings, and daily routines • Gentle reminders before you go over your limits • Screen time insights to track your progress • Pebble, your tiny focus companion, who reacts to your habits PRIVATE & SECURE Fried uses Apple's Screen Time API to block apps and manage screen time directly on your device. Your data stays on your device and is never sold or shared. Some features require a subscription. Terms of Service: https://app.notion.com/p/Terms-of-Service-382e65a7343180e9a443da1aeb2abf9b?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Fried-Privacy-Policy-382e65a7343180a48fd7d604ca50fe82?source=copy_link

Screenshots

StudyMode4 screens
Fried4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fried at every 3 days against StudyMode's every 5 weeks. 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. StudyMode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Fried sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudyMode ships an update every 5 weeks, Fried every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
StudyMode versus Fried: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudyModeFried
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.226.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEE DANIEL DE VERTEUILCarter Clark

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StudyMode

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

Fried

Subscriptions2
  • Fried Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Fried Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is StudyMode free?
StudyMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fried free?
Fried is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StudyMode or Fried have ads?
Neither StudyMode nor Fried shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StudyMode or Fried?
StudyMode ships an update every 5 weeks, and Fried every 3 days. Most recently, StudyMode was updated on November 5, 2026 and Fried on October 31, 2026.

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