# Forest vs Study Bunny

The clearest difference is ads: Forest at none against Study Bunny's shown. Forest also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Study Bunny's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forest sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Study Bunny sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Forest against 4.7 for Study Bunny. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49K and 21K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Forest's written reviews are positive against 54% of Study Bunny's.

Forest ships an update every 9 days, Study Bunny every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forest | Study Bunny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-focus-for-productivity/id866450515/reviews)** | [4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-bunny-focus-timer/id1478345385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 53.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 845 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEEKRTECH CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/469475888) | [Justin Patrick Silang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478345384) |

## What reviewers say

### Forest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-focus-for-productivity/id866450515)

This app uses a gamified timer to help users stay focused and reduce phone distractions. Users plant virtual trees that grow while they concentrate, but wither if they leave the app. It encourages productivity and offers features like personalized allow lists and real tree planting.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Virtual tree planting, Personalized allow lists, Unlockable tree species and white noises, Real tree planting initiative, Detailed time statistics, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly (Early Bird) | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly (Early Bird) | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual (Early Bird) | $32.49 | per year |
| Annual (Early Bird) | $35.99 | per year |
| Bottle of Sunshine Elixir | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shovelful of Crystal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bonus Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Box of Sunshine Elixir | $1.99 | one-time |
| Select Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small pot of Crystal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bonus Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Elite Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large bag of Crystal | $10.99 | one-time |
| Select Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Bonus Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Cartful of Crystal | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Helps with focus and productivity
- 🌳 Motivating to grow a virtual forest
- 📊 Useful data and statistics
- 🌱 Ability to plant real trees
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive app locking can be frustrating
- 💰 Expensive to unlock new trees and features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
- 🕰️ Lack of pause/resume functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing and freezing issues
- Syncing and data loss problems
- Inconsistent behavior when switching apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause/resume timers
- More customization options for the forest
- Integration with other productivity apps
- Easier way to earn coins for new trees


### Study Bunny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-bunny-focus-timer/id1478345385)

This app helps you focus on your studies with a motivational timer. Earn coins by studying to unlock in-app items and music. Utilize tools like a to-do list, flashcards, and a customizable tracker to boost productivity.

**Highlights:** Motivational study timer, In-app coin rewards, Virtual store for items and music, To-do list functionality, Flashcard creation, Customizable study tracker

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Gold Crown | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 coins & 100 carrots | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 coins & 250 carrots | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 coins/carrots & No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins/carrots & No Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 coins & 2000 carrots | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great for exam studying
- 🐰 Cute and motivating study buddy
- 🕰️ Helpful timer and tracking features
- 🎨 Customizable bunny and room
- 🎶 Relaxing study music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many disruptive ads
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stops when app is closed
- Purchased items not showing up
- Inability to change subject names

**Requested features**

- Ability to move objects in front/behind
- Pomodoro timer option
- Offline music playback
- Syncing across devices
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forest free?

Forest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Study Bunny free?

Study Bunny is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Forest or Study Bunny?

Forest is rated higher. Forest averages 4.8 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Study Bunny averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.

### Do Forest or Study Bunny have ads?

Study Bunny shows ads; Forest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Forest or Study Bunny?

Forest ships an update every 9 days, and Study Bunny every 3 weeks. Most recently, Forest was updated on September 26, 2026 and Study Bunny on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*