IceStudy vs Freeze Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IceStudy
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Set a timer. Watch the ice melt. Get your work done before it's gone. Ice Study Timer turns the viral "study until the ice melts" TikTok trend into a focus app that actually works on your phone. Pick a session length, hit start, and a real ice cube on screen melts in sync with your timer. When the cube is gone, you're done — and your study streak grows. Built for students, late-night essay writers, and anyone whose brain refuses to sit still without a visual to lock onto. The melting cube gives your focus a finish line you can see. WHY IT WORKS - A countdown you can feel, not just read — the slower the melt, the deeper you settle in. - One tap to start. No setup, no friction, no five-minute config before you can study. - Sessions feel short because the cube does the waiting for you. WHAT YOU GET - Custom session lengths from 5 minutes to 4 hours of deep work. - A daily streak that tracks consecutive study days. - Full session history of every cube you've finished. - iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad — start on one, pick up on the other. - Clean, distraction-free design built for iOS 18. MADE FOR - Students grinding through finals, the LSAT, the MCAT, or just a Tuesday problem set. - Anyone who studies better with a visual anchor than a number ticking down. - The study-with-me crowd who want a session that looks as good as it feels. - Anyone who learned about the ice cube trick on TikTok and wants the real version. A NOTE ON THE TIMER Ice Study Timer is a focus timer, not a tutor. It doesn't quiz you, grade you, or talk to you. It melts a cube while you do the work. That's the whole pitch. ICE STUDY TIMER PRO Unlock unlimited focus sessions and the full ice-melt experience. - $39.99 per year — or $4.99 per week - Payment is charged to your Apple ID - Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions - Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription Prices in USD. Prices in other regions may vary based on local App Store pricing. Privacy Policy: https://icestudyapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://icestudyapp.com/terms Questions, requests, or just want to say hi? Reach us at support@icestudyapp.com. Set the timer. Watch it melt. Get it done.
Freeze Focus
This app helps you stay off your phone during deep work sessions with a visual timer that simulates melting ice. It encourages building focus habits by creating intentional time and reducing distractions.
- Ice-melting focus timer
- Customizable session lengths
- Session history tracking
- Satisfying visual feedback
- No account required
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Freeze your phone. Find your focus. FreezeFocus is the focus timer app that helps you stay off your phone and follow through on your next deep work session. Instead of checking your phone out of habit, FreezeFocus gives you a simple focus ritual: choose how long you want to focus, start the session, and watch the ice melt as time passes. Stay with it, finish the session, and build a stronger focus habit one session at a time. FreezeFocus helps you turn scattered minutes into intentional time. FEATURES • Ice-melting focus timer • Customise session lengths • Session history • Sound effects • No accounts required WHY FREEZEFOCUS? Most productivity apps ask you to manage more. FreezeFocus helps you do less, better. Because the first step to focusing is creating a little space between you and your phone. FreezeFocus makes that moment simple, visual, and satisfying. Download FreezeFocus and start building calmer, more focused days. Terms of Service: https://freezefocus.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://freezefocus.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Freeze Focus at none against IceStudy's 2. Freeze Focus also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. IceStudy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Freeze Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | IceStudy | Freeze Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tatiana Trindade Varela de Enriquez | Matty Hempstead |
In-app purchases
IceStudy
- IceStudy Pro$4.997 Days
- IceStudy Pro$39.991 Year
Freeze Focus
No in-app purchases








