# Study! vs StudyBreak

The clearest difference is update cadence: StudyBreak at every 11 days against Study!'s every 7 months. StudyBreak also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 60%) and device support (4 vs 2). Study!'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Study! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StudyBreak sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Study! against 4.7 for StudyBreak. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 279 and 200 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Study!'s written reviews are positive against 72% of StudyBreak's.

Study! ships an update every 7 months, StudyBreak every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Study! | StudyBreak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study/id927984321/reviews) | **[4.7 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studybreak-block-distractions/id1020691962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 200 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ernesto Fernández Calles](https://appshunter.io/developer/548312732) | [Kenechi Okolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020691961) |

## What reviewers say

### Study!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study/id927984321)

Create focused study sessions with scheduled breaks. Track your progress with daily and weekly evaluations and set personal study goals. Customize notifications and interface themes for a personalized learning experience.

**Highlights:** Create studio sessions, Scheduled study and break times, Notifications for breaks, Set study goals, Daily and weekly results evaluation, Customizable notifications, Interface themes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Study! Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


### StudyBreak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studybreak-block-distractions/id1020691962)

This app helps users overcome distractions and procrastination by implementing a timed study and break system. It offers personalized study plans generated from syllabi and transforms study materials into audio podcasts for on-the-go learning.

**Highlights:** Timed study and break intervals, Distraction blocking alerts, Personalized study plan generation, PDF to audio podcast conversion, Background mode operation, Today Widget for quick control, Apple Watch companion app

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notebook Gold | $0.89 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Notebook Gold | $1.99 | per month |
| Notebook Platinum | $5.99 | per month |
| Notebook Gold | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual) | $34.99 | per year |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Notebook Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Developer Fuel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited + (One Time Payment) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Helping Hand | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Notebook Credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| Timer Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Loyal Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |
| True Legend | $14.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Helps stay focused and productive
- 📊 Useful statistics and tracking
- 💡 Accountability features like distraction notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with timer and notifications
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 💰 Premium features behind paywall
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Timer issues with countdown/countup
- Frequent crashes or freezing
- Inaccurate subject time tracking
- Distraction notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Calendar sync for study sessions
- Ability to edit/delete subjects
- More flexible break time settings
- Improved statistics and data visualization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Study! free?

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

### Is StudyBreak free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Study! or StudyBreak?

StudyBreak is rated higher. Study! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while StudyBreak averages 4.7 from 200 ratings.

### Do Study! or StudyBreak have ads?

Neither Study! nor StudyBreak shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Study! or StudyBreak?

Study! ships an update every 7 months, and StudyBreak every 11 days. Most recently, Study! was updated on August 31, 2026 and StudyBreak on September 19, 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.*