FocusQuill vs McEnglish
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
FocusQuill
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FocusQuill is a study timer and exam planner built for students who want to focus, log real study time per subject, and walk into every exam prepared. It works fully offline, with no account and no sign-up - just open it and start studying. Most study apps either nag you or hide your data behind a login. FocusQuill keeps it simple and private: a calm Pomodoro study timer, a clear picture of where your hours go, and a study plan that counts down to exam day so nothing sneaks up on you. A FOCUS TIMER MADE FOR STUDYING - A Pomodoro study timer with focus and break rounds you can fully customize. - Pick the subject before you start, so every minute is logged where it belongs. - Custom session lengths for deep work, quick revision, or a 25-minute sprint. - Optional ambient study sounds (white noise, rain, cafe) to block out distractions. - The screen stays awake while you study and gently celebrates a finished session. SUBJECTS WITH WEEKLY STUDY GOALS - Create a subject for every class, module, or topic you are revising. - Set a weekly study-hours goal and see how close you are at a glance. - Per-subject totals show which courses get your time and which need more. TASKS & ASSIGNMENTS WITH DUE DATES - Track homework, essays, and assignments with due dates so nothing is late. - Tick tasks off as you go and keep a clean to-do list for the whole term. - Spot what is due this week before it becomes a last-minute panic. EXAM COUNTDOWNS & A STUDY PLAN - Add each exam and watch a live countdown to the big day. - A calendar view lays out exams and deadlines across the semester. - A suggested study plan spreads revision over the days you have left, so you study a little every day instead of cramming the night before. STUDY INSIGHTS, STREAKS & CHARTS - A consistency heatmap (calendar style) shows every day you studied. - Charts break down study time by subject, by day, and by hour. - Track your study streak and your best focus time of day to build a routine. - Compare this week with last week to see your momentum. STUDY REMINDERS - Gentle, optional reminders to start a study session or revise before an exam. - Notifications are entirely opt-in and easy to switch off. PERFECT FOR - High school and college students juggling several subjects at once. - University students planning revision for finals and midterms. - Anyone studying for a certification, language, or professional exam. - Self-learners who want a private study tracker with no subscription. - Students with a busy timetable who need a simple exam study planner. PRIVATE & FULLY OFFLINE - No account, no cloud, no tracking of your study habits by us. - Every subject, session, task, and exam is stored only on your device. - Export and import your data anytime as a backup - it stays in your hands. FocusQuill turns scattered cramming into a calm, trackable routine: focus in short Pomodoro bursts, log study time per subject, follow a plan toward each exam, and let the streaks and charts keep you motivated. Download FocusQuill and make this your best, most organized study term yet.
McEnglish
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Learn English from A1 to C2 with 8,000+ words and 4,000+ sentences - every one with native audio, IPA and clear examples. Everything works offline, so a weak signal never interrupts a study session. BUILT AROUND CEFR Words and sentences are organised across all six CEFR levels, A1 through C2, so you always know where you are and what comes next. CURATED WORD COLLECTIONS - BASIC 850 - the core words that cover everyday English - CET-4 and CET-6 - university exam vocabulary - IELTS - exam vocabulary - OXFORD 3000 - the words that matter most - COMMON 2198 and VOA 1510 - high-frequency and news vocabulary SENTENCE COLLECTIONS - EASY SENTENCES to get started - DAILY 500 for everyday conversation - English 900 - classic graded conversation material HEAR EVERY WORD Text-to-speech reads any word or sentence aloud. Choose a US or UK accent, a male or female voice, and set the speed anywhere from 0.25x to 2x. Tap any word to hear it again. PRACTISE SPEAKING Hold the microphone, say the sentence, and get an instant score on how closely you matched it. Speech recognition runs through your device. TRAIN YOUR EARS - Memorise Words - auto-playing flashcards that drill vocabulary hands-free - Ear Training - plays sentences on a loop so you can listen while commuting, walking or cooking TEST YOURSELF Reading and listening tests at every level, with instant results and explanations. STAY CONSISTENT A daily streak counter, favourites for anything worth revisiting, and a home screen you can rearrange so it shows only the sections you actually use. FOUR INTERFACE LANGUAGES English, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic. Your progress, favourites and settings are stored on your device, so they load instantly every time you open the app. MCENGLISH PREMIUM Levels A1 and A2, the BASIC 850 and CET-4 word lists and three sentence collections are available at no cost, supported by ads. Premium unlocks levels B1 to C2 and the exam lists (IELTS, CET-6, Oxford 3000, Common 2198, VOA 1510), and removes the ads. - Premium Monthly, with a 1-month free trial for new subscribers - Premium 6 Months Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of that period. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Manage or cancel at any time in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.idatagear.com/english/english_privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FocusQuill at 13.0 against McEnglish's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | FocusQuill | McEnglish |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Daily |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ferran Espuna | ZhiJiang Zhang |
In-app purchases
FocusQuill
No in-app purchases
McEnglish
No in-app purchases
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