Focus Meter vs Study Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Meter
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Focus Meter is a visual focus timer for students and anyone who wants to concentrate. See your remaining time at a glance — not just as numbers, but as bars, a line, or a ring. It looks like a piece of desk stationery, so you'll actually want to leave it out on your desk while you study. ■ Days Until Your Exam Add your exam or mock test date and Focus Meter counts down the days, hours, minutes and seconds. The timer screen always shows "X days to go," connecting today's session to the day that matters. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets are included. ■ Three Timers • Countdown — for study, reading, work, or timed practice tests • Pomodoro — alternate focus and breaks to stay sharp longer • Dual — run a total session and a Pomodoro at the same time (for example, 25-minute cycles inside a 90-minute block) ■ Three Ways to See the Time Standard bars (like the LCD on a desk timer), a minimal line meter, or a ring. Two themes — Calm and Sharp — so it fits your desk. ■ Block Distracting Apps While You Focus (Pro) Temporarily block the apps you choose — social media, games — but only while your timer is running. Everything unblocks automatically when the session ends, even if the app was closed. Need out early? Use Emergency Unlock and write down your reason. Phone calls and emergency features are never blocked. ■ A Record Worth Keeping Completed sessions are saved as Today, Streak, and Total. You can share a card of your progress. ■ Built Not to Break Your Focus • Lock mode during a session (prevents accidental taps) • Keeps the screen awake / notifications • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Portrait and landscape (desk mode) • Ad-free with Pro ■ Focus Meter Pro (one-time purchase) Removes ads and unlocks the Dual timer, ring and line displays, the Sharp theme, app blocking during focus, and unlimited exam dates and presets. A single purchase — no subscription, no further charges. Great for exam prep, professional certifications, working from home, or reading. A quiet, readable timer you'll want to keep on your desk.
Study Focus
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A quick social media break can easily turn into 30 minutes. Study Focus is a focus timer designed to help you take breaks without losing your study rhythm. When a focus session starts, the apps you choose are automatically blocked. When it’s time for a break, they become available again. Once the break ends, they’re blocked automatically so you can move on to your next focus session. Instead of constantly resisting distractions, Study Focus creates a simple rhythm: Focus → Break → Focus 【FOCUS TIMER】 Set your focus and break durations and create a study rhythm that works for you. 【BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS】 Choose the social media and other apps that distract you. Study Focus automatically restricts them during focus sessions. 【ENJOY YOUR BREAK】 When your break starts, your selected apps automatically become available. No need to change your settings manually. 【GET BACK TO FOCUS】 When your break ends, your selected apps are automatically blocked again and your next focus period begins. 【TRACK YOUR FOCUS】 See how much time you’ve spent focusing today and how many sessions you’ve completed. Study Focus is designed for studying, exam preparation, certifications, university work, and any time you want to stay focused without letting a short social media break turn into a long distraction. It’s not about giving up social media. It’s about creating a better rhythm between focus and rest. Screen Time permission is required to use app blocking features. Terms of Use: https://bottlenose-network-d4d.notion.site/StudyFocus-3ba661a42a4a80c8a72dce3a4a054361?pvs=73
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Study Focus at none against Focus Meter's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Focus Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Study Focus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Focus Meter | Study Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kazunari aoki | Ryo Morishita |
In-app purchases
Focus Meter
- Focus Meter Pro$2.99
Study Focus
- Study Focus Pro$2.991 Month
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