Pomoroom
7.6#3 in virtual study room appsFrom $24.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOS
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StudyStream
8.0#2 in virtual study room appsFrom $3.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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| Fact | Pomoroom | StudyStream |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The privacy policy says Google sign-in may provide Pomoroom with the user’s name, email, and profile picture. | The privacy policy lists Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Notion under productivity-related processing. |
| Licence | Terms grant only a personal, limited, revocable, non-transferable licence for non-commercial use while Pomoroom and its licensors retain service rights. | StudyStream software remains owned by Knowledge Collective or its licensors under a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence. |
| Pomodoro timer | The timer starts with 25-minute focus sessions and allows customized break intervals. | A built-in Pomodoro timer is available inside the 24/7 focus rooms, with a default session length of 25 minutes. |
| Praise: motivation | AppBrain user comments describe the app as helpful for studying with others and maintaining motivation. | App Store reviewers repeatedly praise the virtual rooms, encouragements and global community for improving motivation and study habits. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | Focus Friend - Pomoroom is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings on the UK App Store listing. | 4.4 out of 5 from 387 ratings |
Pomoroom plans
- FreeFree
- Pomoroom Premium (monthly)$2.99 a month
- Premium Monthly$2.99 a month
- Pomoroom Premium (annual)$24.99 a year
- Premium Annual$24.99 a year
- Premium Lifetime$74.99, paid once
StudyStream plans
- FreeFree
- Basic Monthly$3.99 a month
- Premium Monthly$6.99 a month
- Premium Annually$69.99 a year
Pick Pomoroom if…
Pomoroom suits students or other users who want shared study rooms, focus sessions, and progress comparisons. It is intended for users aged 13 and older, and its terms limit use to personal, non-commercial purposes.
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.