Study Penguin vs Focus, My Lady
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Study Penguin
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Study Penguin β Your All-in-One Study Companion Everything you need to study smarter, all in one app. Study Penguin combines time tracking, task management, spaced repetition flashcards, Pomodoro timer, and daily to-do lists into a single, beautifully designed experience. Whether you're preparing for exams, learning a new skill, or building daily study habits, Study Penguin keeps you focused, organized, and motivated. KEY FEATURES β Study Timer & Pomodoro β Track every minute of your study sessions with precision. Choose between a flexible stopwatch, countdown timer, or structured Pomodoro technique with customizable focus and break intervals. Ambient background sounds β rain, classroom, brown noise, pencil writing, simmering pot, and underwater β help you stay in the zone. β Smart To-Do Lists β Plan your day with purpose. Set up to 3 daily tasks, 2 challenge goals that push your limits, and 2 "Not To-Do" items to eliminate distractions. Your morning flow guides you through goal-setting each day, keeping your intentions clear and actionable. β Flashcards with Spaced Repetition β Create rich flashcards with text, images, and audio. Our spaced repetition algorithm schedules reviews at optimal intervals so you remember more with less effort. Track mastery levels and watch your knowledge grow over time. β Subject & Task Management β Organize your studies by subject and track time spent on each. Review history shows exactly when and how long you studied, making it easy to identify gaps and balance your workload. β Daily News & Motivation β Start each day with a personalized study newspaper featuring your progress, achievements, and an editorial space for reflection. Look back on past editions to see how far you've come. β Detailed Records & Analytics β Visualize your study patterns with daily, weekly, and monthly breakdowns. See your streaks, total hours, and subject distribution at a glance. Data-driven insights help you optimize your routine. β iCloud Sync β Seamlessly sync all your data across devices. Switch between iPhone and iPad without losing a single flashcard, study session, or achievement. β Calming Design β A clean, distraction-free interface with light and dark modes. Study Penguin is designed to feel like a trusted companion β always there when you need it, never in the way. Study Penguin is built for every learner: students preparing for university entrance exams, professionals studying for certifications, language learners building vocabulary, and anyone who believes in the power of consistent daily effort. Download Study Penguin today and transform the way you study.
Focus, My Lady
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Keep reaching for your phone while studying? From today, your tutor is watching you, my lady. Stand your phone up and start a lesson. Your tutor quietly reads a book across from you. But the moment you look at your phone, the book snaps shut: "My lady!" Sideways glances, looking away, sneaking off, switching to another app β you'll be caught every time. β Made for Β· Students who grab their phone out of habit Β· Anyone who can't focus studying alone Β· People who work better when someone is watching β Features Β· Gaze-aware focus timer: notices eye contact, sideways glances, looking away and leaving your seat Β· Scolding that gets stricter: get caught three times in a row and your tutor gets truly angry Β· Today's report card: an SβC grade from focused time and scolds after every lesson Β· Report calendar: daily grades, focused time and streaks at a glance Β· 25/50/90-minute or custom lessons, with pause Β· iPhone and iPad β Tutors Β· Miss Eleanor (free): a strict but fair governess Β· Master Hun: the strictest of all β look away for one second and you'll hear it Β· Cloud: a cool young butler who studies with you in a night-time library Hire premium tutors forever, or watch an ad to study with them once. β Privacy first Camera video is processed only on your device and is never saved or sent anywhere. No account needed. With hand-drawn retro illustrations β study with grace today, my lady.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Study Penguin at none against Focus, My Lady's 3. Study Penguin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Focus, My Lady sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Study Penguin asks for nothing beyond the download.
Study Penguin ships an update daily, Focus, My Lady every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Study Penguin | Focus, My Lady |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rei Minamida | Tae Yong Park |
In-app purchases
Study Penguin
No in-app purchases
Focus, My Lady
- Hire Master Hun$0.49
- Hire Cloud the Butler$0.49
- Hire Sir Cedric the Knight$0.49
Questions
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