Comparison

StayMe vs Focopia

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

Head to head
About

StayMe

Features
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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 restβ€”you 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'!

About

Focopia

This app helps you focus on your studies or work by providing a virtual study cafe environment. You can join friends, track your focus time using a Pomodoro timer, and customize an avatar that reflects your focus state. Earn points by focusing to unlock new avatar items.

Highlights
  • Virtual study cafe environment
  • Focus timer with Pomodoro technique
  • Avatar customization and progression
  • Task list management
  • Focus time tracking and history
  • Social focus sessions with friends
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Studying, reading or catching up on work? Meet in Focopia and get on with your own tasks. Focus with others Pick a seat and get started. Join friends or send encouragement to the people focusing alongside you. An avatar that mirrors you When you focus, your avatar does too. When you feel sleepy, it shows. With your permission, the camera checks your focus state and reflects it in your avatar. Make it yours Choose hair, outfits and accessories. Spend the points you earn by focusing on new items. Plan what to do Write down your tasks and start the timer. Use Pomodoro to alternate between focus and breaks. See your focus history Check today's focus time and look back at your past records. Camera-based focus analysis requires camera permission and your consent. Raw camera video and facial landmarks are not sent to or stored on the server. An internet connection and sign-in are required. Available on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

StayMe4 screens
Focopia4 screens

Verdict

The call

StayMe and Focopia are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. StayMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Focopia sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
StayMe versus Focopia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStayMeFocopia
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size224 MB351 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJaehyun KimWootae Lee

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StayMe

Subscriptions2
  • StayMe Premium (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • StayMe Premium (Annual)$6.991 Year
3 purchases

Focopia

One-time3
  • 100 Byeoltori$0.49
  • 별토리 500개 μΆ©μ „$2.99
  • 별토리 1,000개 μΆ©μ „$4.99

Questions

Is StayMe free?
StayMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focopia free?
Focopia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StayMe or Focopia have ads?
Both StayMe and Focopia show ads.
Which is updated more often, StayMe or Focopia?
StayMe ships an update every 3 days, and Focopia every 3 days. Most recently, StayMe was updated on November 5, 2026 and Focopia on November 6, 2026.

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