Comparison

MonoStudy vs Lorebyte Timer

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

Head to head
About

MonoStudy

Features
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Study timer, Pomodoro, flashcards, to-dos, and statistics. Everything you need for exams and university β€” in one place. MonoStudy is the all-in-one study app for students. A minimal design with every distraction and ad stripped away. No sign-up β€” open the app and you're ready to study. β–  7 reasons students choose MonoStudy 1. A study timer that starts in one tap - Open the app and start right away. - Track laps. Paused time isn't counted. - While the timer runs, Home becomes a full-screen clock (Focus mode), so nothing else is in view. 2. Pomodoro timer that builds a rhythm of focus (Premium) - Study in cycles of 25 minutes of focus + 5 minutes of rest. Lengths and sets are fully customizable. - Focused time is recorded automatically and flows straight into your stats. - Notifications mark the end of each block, so there's no need to watch the clock. 3. Widgets & Live Activities β€” useful even when the app is closed - Start tracking right from a Home Screen widget, and check off to-dos without opening the app. - While tracking, the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island show your elapsed time β€” and you can stop from there. - From Control Center (iOS 18 or later), start or stop the timer and add words or to-dos. 4. Flashcards Γ— spaced repetition, built on memory science - Add the words you want to learn. Spaced repetition quizzes you right before you forget. - Clear "today's reviews" to move words into long-term memory. - Add words in bulk by pasting from a spreadsheet or importing a CSV. With Premium, review just your weak words. - Organize by subject with tags and colors. Works offline and syncs when you're back online. 5. A to-do list that removes hesitation - Jot down today's tasks and check them off, with due dates and reminders. 6. Graphs & statistics that make effort visible - See today's time, this month's total, your lifetime hours, and your current streak at a glance. - A ring shows your progress toward today's goal. - Get a study report every Monday and on the 1st of each month, comparing your time with the previous period. - With Premium: trend and comparison charts, detailed reports, and adding sessions you forgot to track. 7. Radically simple. Nothing gets between you and studying - No distracting extras, no noisy ads. - A quiet design that never hides your content. Sign in to sync your records between iPhone and the web. - Supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, and Increase Contrast. β–  Recommended for - Exam takers: manage and optimize your study time for entrance exams and finals - University students: balance lectures, papers, certifications, and language study (TOEIC, IELTS) - Anyone struggling to memorize: learn vocabulary and technical terms with a scientific approach - Habit builders: graduate from giving up in three days and build a study habit that sticks β–  Plans - Basic (Free): the timer, flashcards, to-dos, and basic stats are free β€” today and always. Free plan limits: 50 words / 3 tags / 10 incomplete to-dos / 1 custom list - Premium (auto-renewing monthly subscription): for those who want more, including: - Pomodoro timer - Unlimited words, tags, to-dos, and lists - Trend and period-comparison charts, plus adding and deleting records - Detailed and past study reports, and weak-word review New users can try their first month of Premium at a special price within 7 days of signing up (eligible users only; renews at the regular price from the second month). - The price is shown on the purchase screen. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. - Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Download for free and start with today's study session. MonoStudy builds the study habit that lasts. Terms of Use: https://onethingstudy.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://onethingstudy.com/privacy.html

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Lorebyte Timer

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Lorebyte Timer is built on one idea: pick, start, and never lose a session β€” with the context of what you studied. β–  Zero-friction start & stop - One-tap saved timers (topic + tags + pomodoro settings) - Always visible on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island - Full Siri & Shortcuts support - Lives in the menu bar on Mac β–  Capture quality, not just time - Note your intention when you start; rate focus & comprehension when you stop (all skippable) - Edit, split, or add records later β€” forgetting to stop never ruins your data β–  Stats that keep you going - GitHub-style study heatmap - Per-topic breakdowns, weekly trends, time-of-day analysis - Streaks with a 2-day grace period - Daily goals with reminders β–  Works with Lorebyte Review sessions from the Lorebyte flashcard app are added to your history automatically. β–  Buy once, own forever After a 7-day free trial, tracking, history, and basic stats stay free forever. A single purchase ($4.99) unlocks unlimited topics & saved timers, all-time stats, and calendar export. No subscriptions. Offline-first. Your data syncs automatically via iCloud.

Screenshots

MonoStudy4 screens
Lorebyte Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MonoStudy at 15.0 against Lorebyte Timer's 26.0. 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. MonoStudy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Lorebyte Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
MonoStudy versus Lorebyte Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonoStudyLorebyte Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size88 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKotaro ShiraiKiyotaka Tani

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MonoStudy

Subscriptions2
  • MonoStudy Premium2 variants$1.991 Month
  • MonoStudy Premium1 Month trial$1.991 Month
1 purchases

Lorebyte Timer

One-time1
  • Full Access$3.99

Questions

Is MonoStudy free?
MonoStudy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lorebyte Timer free?
Lorebyte Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MonoStudy or Lorebyte Timer have ads?
Neither MonoStudy nor Lorebyte Timer shows ads.

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