Focusmate
7.4#5 in virtual study room appsFrom $8 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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StudyStream
8.0#2 in virtual study room appsFrom $3.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Focusmate | StudyStream |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 | LinkedIn lists StudyStream as founded in 2020. |
| Integrations | The feature page lists Google Calendar, Beeminder, and a Developer API as integrations. | The privacy policy lists Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Notion under productivity-related processing. |
| Security and privacy | Focusmate says sessions are not recorded and account deletion removes data according to GDPR standards. | The Google Play listing says data is encrypted in transit and users can request deletion of collected data. |
Focusmate plans
- FreeFree
- Plus (annual billing)$8 a month
- Plus (monthly billing)$12 a month
- BusinessPriced on request
StudyStream plans
- FreeFree
- Basic Monthly$3.99 a month
- Premium Monthly$6.99 a month
- Premium Annually$69.99 a year
Pick Focusmate if…
Focusmate suits students, freelancers, remote workers, and others who want scheduled work sessions with an accountability partner. Quiet Mode may suit people working where microphone use is not practical.
Pick StudyStream if…
It suits students, including people preparing for exams, working on professional projects, or building skills. Users should be comfortable joining mostly public rooms and meeting the age requirement.