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Study planner app comparison
Side-by-side on what students actually need — planner, timer, streaks, and focus tools.
| Feature | Studybo | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Pomodoro timer | ✓ Built-in | ✗ |
| Weekly schedule | ✓ Yes | List only |
| Study time tracking | ✓ Yes | ✗ |
| Study streaks | ✓ Yes | Karma |
| Focus Lock | ✓ Yes | ✗ |
| Academic goals | ✓ School, Tuition | Generic |
| Price | ✓ Free | Freemium |
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What to look for
- Task boards — Today, Schedule, Overdue, Done
- Weekly planning — drag subjects into time blocks
- Pomodoro timer — start focus sprints from any task
- Study time tracking — charts, streaks, daily progress
- Smart reminders — before each session
- Multiple goals — school, tuition, skills, homework
Studybo covers all six — built for school, tuition, and homework. See our Pomodoro guide and schedule planner.
Pick based on your pain point
Forget deadlines?
Smart reminders + Overdue boards
Can't focus?
Pomodoro + Focus Lock
School + coaching?
Separate goals per subject
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free study planner app for students?
Studybo is free on Android and combines weekly scheduling, Pomodoro timer, task boards, study streaks, and Focus Lock in one app.
What features should a study planner app have?
Daily and weekly task boards, deadline tracking, Pomodoro timer, study time charts, smart reminders, and separate goals per subject.
Is a study planner better than a paper planner?
Digital wins on reminders, rescheduling, and automatic study time logs. Paper works if you prefer handwriting but cannot block apps or track streaks.
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