# Forest vs StudyFoc.us

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StudyFoc.us at 100% against Forest's 58%. StudyFoc.us also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Forest's advantage is ratings volume (50K vs 1) and chart position (#203 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forest sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. StudyFoc.us asks for nothing beyond the download.

StudyFoc.us holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest has 50K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Forest's written reviews are positive against 100% of StudyFoc.us's.

Forest ships an update weekly, StudyFoc.us every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forest | StudyFoc.us |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-focus-for-productivity/id866450515/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyfocus-pomodoro-timer/id6791058868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#203** | — |
| Size | 840 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEEKRTECH CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/469475888) | [nam tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444538920) |

## What reviewers say

### Forest

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

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you stay focused by growing a virtual forest while you avoid your phone. Earn rewards, unlock new trees, and even plant real trees on Earth through a partnership. It offers tools to block distractions and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Virtual forest growth, App blocking with Allow Lists, Real tree planting partnership, Detailed statistics and insights, Co-planting with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly (Early Bird) | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly (Early Bird) | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual (Early Bird) | $35.99 | per year |
| Shovelful of Crystal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bottle of Sunshine Elixir | $0.99 | one-time |
| Box of Sunshine Elixir | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small pot of Crystal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large bag of Crystal | $10.99 | 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


### StudyFoc.us

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyfocus-pomodoro-timer/id6791058868)

Enhance your study habits with a focus timer designed for deep work. Track time by subject, customize your focus sessions with flexible timer modes, and visualize progress with detailed reports. Stay motivated through friendly competition and group focus sessions.

**Highlights:** Focus timer for study and work, Track time by subject and task, Customizable focus sessions, Pomodoro and Pomoflow modes, Detailed progress reports, Leaderboard for accountability, Group focus sessions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forest free?

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

### Is StudyFoc.us free?

StudyFoc.us is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Forest or StudyFoc.us?

StudyFoc.us is rated higher. Forest averages 4.8 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while StudyFoc.us averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Forest or StudyFoc.us have ads?

Neither Forest nor StudyFoc.us shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forest or StudyFoc.us?

Forest ships an update weekly, and StudyFoc.us every 6 days. Most recently, Forest was updated on November 4, 2026 and StudyFoc.us on October 31, 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.*