Best Study Timer Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Brainscape is ranked #1 of 42 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of EstudyLog and Pomofocus. The best-ranked option with a free plan is EstudyLog. The lowest first paid tier on this page is FLIP at $0.75/mo.
Study timer apps can help you organize study sessions and breaks while keeping track of progress. Compared on custom break settings, study goals, progress statistics, and calendar integration, these options show different approaches to planning and monitoring study time. Subject or task labels, distraction blocking, and supported platforms add further points to consider, while free plan and paid-from pricing help with cost comparisons. Brainscape, EstudyLog, and Pomofocus are among the entries to weigh. Think about how you divide work by subject and which planning or focus features suit your routine.
42 study timer apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
16 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BrainscapeWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 2 | EstudyLogMac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $1.67/mo | 6.6 | |
| 3 | PomofocusWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 4 | Study BunnyMac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 5 | BentodoroWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 6 | FlashPrepWeb · Android | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | ₹41.58/mo | 6.5 | |
| 7 | FLIPAndroid · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $0.75/mo | 6.5 | |
| 8 | FocusamiWeb · Windows | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $2.99/mo | 6.5 | |
| 9 | StudiesTimerWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $4/mo | 6.5 | |
| 10 | FlowMac · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $1.49/mo | 6.4 | |
| 11 | Study TimerWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 12 | StudyboWeb · Android | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 13 | OctodoroWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $2.29/mo | 6.2 | |
| 14 | PomodorianWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | |
| 15 | PomodoromeMac · iPhone | One bar | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | |
| 16 | Pomodoro® Web TimerWeb | One bar | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.1 | |
| 17 | Focus KeeperWeb · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.7 |
| 18 | Be FocusedMac · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $1.67/mo | 5.5 |
| 19 | EngrossMac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 20 | PogetherAndroid · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $3.33/mo | 5.5 |
| 21 | TomatitoWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android | One bar | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 22 | Cloud OutlinerMac · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 23 | TamoStudyWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 24 | YPT - YeolpumtaMac · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 25 | FlipFocusWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which study timer app is ranked first on Freedom251?
Brainscape is ranked #1 of 42 with a score of 6.6. EstudyLog is second and Pomofocus third.
How many of these have a free plan?
16 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, FLIP has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.75/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.