FocusLive vs StudyStream
FocusLive
focuslive.appStudyStream
studystream.liveSide by side
| Figure | FocusLive | StudyStream |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $3.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Spec score · Virtual Study Room Apps | 7.6 (#21) | 8.6 (#4) |
| Focus sessions | The timer includes focus sessions, short breaks, and long breaks. | Users can book 30- or 60-minute sessions, with up to 20 RSVPs, on every plan. |
| Support | The privacy policy gives [email protected] as its contact email for questions and privacy requests. | Support is available through an in-app web chat and through Support in the iOS and Android apps. |
Plans
StudyStream
- FreeFree
- FreeFree
- Basic Monthly$3.99 a month
- Basic Monthly$3.99 a month
- Premium Monthly$6.99 a month
- Premium Monthly$6.99 a month
- Premium Annually$69.99 a year
- Premium Annually$69.99 a year
In their own words
StudyStream
StudyStream is a video study platform and online community where students can join live focus rooms and study alongside people worldwide. Rooms offer video accountability and shared study sessions, with a Pomodoro timer set to a default 25-minute session. The app also includes task and streak tracking, plus an AI Notes maker, AI quiz generation, and an AI note taker. A social feed connects users with student groups. StudyStream runs on Android, iOS, macOS, and the web. Its Free plan costs nothing and allows one hour daily in focus rooms. Basic Monthly costs $3.99 a month, billed monthly; Premium Monthly costs $6.99 a month, billed monthly, and Premium Annually costs $69.99 a year, billed annually. Both Premium plans list unlimited access. Users must be older than 16. Most rooms and events are public, and joining means others can view a user's Zoom and WebApp display name.