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Alternatives to StudyStream with a one-time purchase

The StudyStream listing shows no one-time purchase. 30 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

StudyStream has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed). 23 of them are free or have a free plan.

30 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to StudyStream

  1. FLOWN

    Virtual coworking with facilitated focus sessions and body doubling

    • FLOWN starts at $19 / month, billed annually, or $25 monthly. StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only StudyStream lists iOS and Android apps.
    • FLOWN can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • FLOWN also covers focus music.
    FLOWN vs StudyStreamFLOWN pricing and details

  2. FocusMe

    Website and app blocker with hard-to-bypass enforced plans

    • FocusMe starts at $9.95 / month (per the pricing page title); $249 lifetime. StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only FocusMe lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only FocusMe lists a browser extension.
    • Only StudyStream lists a web app.
    FocusMe pricing and details

  3. Sukha

    Browser-based focus sessions with music, timer, tasks and blocking

    • Sukha starts at $20 / month. StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • StudyStream has a free plan. Sukha does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Sukha lists a browser extension.
    • Only StudyStream lists iOS and Android apps.
    Sukha pricing and details

  4. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only StudyStream lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Pomofocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Pomofocus pricing and details

  5. Focus To-Do

    Pomodoro timer combined with a task list and time reports

    • Focus To-Do starts at $1.99 (period not shown), $3.99 / 3 months or $11.99 lifetime (US App Store). StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only Focus To-Do lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Focus To-Do lists a browser extension.
    • Only StudyStream lists a web app.
    Focus To-Do pricing and details

  6. Be Focused

    Pomodoro timer with tasks for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Be Focused starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only Be Focused lists a macOS app.
    • Only StudyStream lists a web app.
    • Only StudyStream lists an Android app.
    Be Focused pricing and details

  7. Flocus

    Browser focus dashboard with timer, to-dos, music and ambient sounds

    • Flocus starts at $5 / month, billed annually (early-bird price), or $9 monthly. StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only StudyStream lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Flocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Flocus also covers focus music.
    Flocus pricing and details

  8. Otto

    Pomodoro timer and website blocker extension for Chrome

    • Otto starts at $29 for a one-year license, or $66 once for a lifetime license. StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only Otto lists a browser extension.
    • Only StudyStream lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Otto can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Otto pricing and details

  9. Cold Turkey Blocker

    Website and app blocker for Windows and Mac with strict locks

    • Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro). StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
    • Only StudyStream lists a web app.
    Cold Turkey Blocker pricing and details

  10. Endel

    Adaptive soundscapes for focus, relaxation and sleep

    • Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list). StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only Endel lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Endel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Endel also covers focus music.
    Endel pricing and details

  11. AppBlock

    App and website blocker with schedules and a strict mode

    • AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99). StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    • Only StudyStream lists a web app.
    • AppBlock can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    AppBlock pricing and details

  12. Focus Friend

    Gamified focus timer with a bean character and a house to decorate

    • Focus Friend starts at $3.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only StudyStream lists a web app.
    • Focus Friend can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Focus Friend also covers site & app blocker.
    Focus Friend pricing and details

18 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

All 30 in one table

Common questions

Is there an alternative to StudyStream that you buy once?

Yes. FLOWN, FocusMe, Sukha, Pomofocus, Focus To-Do, Be Focused, Flocus, Otto and 22 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy StudyStream once instead of subscribing?

The StudyStream listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these focus apps are free?

FLOWN, FocusMe, Pomofocus, Focus To-Do, Be Focused, Flocus, Otto, Cold Turkey Blocker and 15 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to StudyStream: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.