Deepwrk vs StudyStream
We give Deepwrk a 2.4 GPA and StudyStream a 3.2, out of 4.0. StudyStream grades higher on value for money, the free plan, features and platforms. They get the same grade on ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Deepwrk
Hosted body doubling sessions online for adults with ADHD
StudyStream
Live video study rooms open around the clock
How we grade them
| 2.4GPADeepwrkFair | 3.2GPAStudyStreamVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C$19 a month, or $12 a month if you pay for the year. That's well above what a typical focus tool costs, though you are getting live hosted sessions for it. The pricing page doesn't state the yearly total you're charged. | BBasic is $1.99 or $3.99 a month on the US App Store, and Premium is $6.99, or $69.99 a year. That's about the going rate for a focus app. But neither the site nor the stores say what either tier adds, so we can't call it a bargain. |
| Free plan and trial | CNo free plan, but there's a 7-day trial with no credit card needed. One oddity: the homepage mentions 14 days in one spot, while the pricing page says 7. | BThe focus rooms are free to join on the web and in the apps. What we can't tell you is where free stops, because the vendor doesn't publish it. The Android app carries ads, and the App Store listing notes advertising too. |
| Features | BHost-led sessions with a set shape: a short intro, 50 minutes of quiet work, a recap. Plus a silent room that's always open, with a timer, a to-do list and music. Sessions come in one size, though, and that's an hour. | AVideo rooms open round the clock, Pomodoro timers, a task list, daily streaks and study partners you can pin. You can filter people by country and subject, and AI tools tidy up handwritten notes and write quiz questions. For studying alongside others, that's the lot. |
| Ease of use | BBook a session, turn up, say your task in 20 or 30 seconds, or skip that bit. It's low-pressure by design, and cameras can stay off. There's no rating on record to go by, so a B. | B4.4 from about 380 App Store ratings. Two Focus Rooms can be joined straight from the site, and the Do Anything room needs a sign-up. |
| Platforms and integrations | CA web app, and that's it. The site's main pages mention no iPhone, Android or desktop app, and it doesn't connect to anything else. | BWeb, iPhone and Android, so it follows you from laptop to phone. No integrations and no API are listed, though, and the iOS app is designed for iPhone only. |
| Best for | body doubling built around ADHD | studying on camera next to other people, at any hour |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Deepwrk and StudyStream. How we grade
Where they differ
- Deepwrk starts at $12 / month, paid annually. StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
- StudyStream has a free plan. Deepwrk does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only StudyStream lists iOS and Android apps.
- Deepwrk also covers focus music.
- StudyStream also covers tasks.
At a glance
| Deepwrk | StudyStream | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $12 / month, paid annually | $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed) |
| Free plan | None | Free to use: the store listings call it a free study app with premium features, and the site's focus rooms are open to join. What the paid tiers add is not published. |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card required | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Eudaimonia Labs Ltd | Knowledge Collective Ltd |
| Price read from | deepwrk.io | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Deepwrk
- Adults with ADHD who work better with other people present
- Remote workers who struggle to start or stay on tasks alone
- People who want structured, hour-long focus blocks with a host
StudyStream
- Students who study better alongside other people on camera
- Anyone who wants a study room that is open at any hour
- Exam preparation with Pomodoro timers and task tracking
Worth knowing
Deepwrk
- There is no free plan: after the 7-day trial it costs $19 a month, or $12 a month when paid annually.
- The homepage mentions a 14-day trial in one place and a 7-day trial elsewhere; the pricing page's FAQ says 7 days.
- Sessions run live on video in a web app at app.deepwrk.io; the site's main pages mention no iPhone, Android or desktop app.
- The annual price is shown only as $12 a month; the pricing page does not state the yearly total charged.
StudyStream
- The vendor's website has no pricing page; the prices come from the US App Store, which lists Basic Monthly at both $1.99 and $3.99.
- Neither the site nor the store listings say what Basic and Premium add to the free version.
- The Google Play listing says the Android app contains ads, and the App Store listing notes advertising too.
- Use is limited to people aged 16 and over, and the iOS app is designed for iPhone only.
Key features
Deepwrk
- Host-led body doubling sessions
- Small-group focus sessions run by a host. A typical hour has a 3-minute intro, 2 minutes to share tasks, 50 minutes of silent work and a 3 to 5 minute recap.
- 24/7 focus space
- An always-available silent room for working alongside other members without speaking, with a Pomodoro timer, a to-do list and focus music.
- Weekly planning events
- Live weekly planning sessions where members pick out their most valuable tasks and make a plan to get them done.
- Rewards and progress tracking
- The app tracks progress and adds milestone rewards, achievements and badges, which the vendor describes as gamification to keep members consistent.
- ADHD community
- Members can join a community of adults with ADHD to share wins and encourage each other. No formal diagnosis is needed to join.
- Low-pressure format
- Cameras can stay off, talking is limited to 20 to 30 seconds at the start and end of a session and can be skipped, and sessions are not recorded.
StudyStream
- Live focus rooms
- Video rooms where people study on camera together, open 24 hours a day. The site lists two Focus Rooms anyone can join and a Do Anything room that requires signing up.
- Pomodoro timers and task tracking
- Built-in study Pomodoro timers, several focus modes and a task list for working through what you planned in a session.
- Study partners and streaks
- Pin study partners so you can find them again, and keep a daily streak that tracks how consistently you show up.
- Find people by subject
- Filter other members by country, subject and interests, and follow what study groups are doing in a social feed.
- AI notes and quizzes
- AI Notes turns handwritten notes into an organized digital format, and AI Quiz generates quiz questions from your study materials.
- Discord community
- StudyStream also runs a Discord server that it says has 1 million members, with community rules enforced by its team.
Plans
Deepwrk
Annual$12
per month, paid annually
Unlimited access to Deepwrk for one year: host-led group focus sessions, the silent focus space and the community.
Monthly$19
per month
Unlimited access to Deepwrk for one month, with the same sessions, focus space and community.
StudyStream
Free$0
Join the live focus rooms on the web or in the mobile apps. The vendor does not publish where the free version stops.
Basic Monthly$1.99 or $3.99
per month, US App Store; two amounts listed
The listing shows two Basic Monthly purchases and does not say how they differ or what Basic includes.
Premium Monthly$6.99
per month, US App Store in-app purchase
The higher subscription tier paid monthly. The listing does not itemize what Premium unlocks.
Premium Annually$69.99
per year, US App Store in-app purchase
The Premium tier billed once a year.
Ways to pay less
Deepwrk
- Annual discount
Paying annually costs about 37% less
Deepwrk's pricing page lists $12 a month when paid annually against $19 a month on the monthly plan.
- Other savings
Give a month, get a month referrals
A friend who signs up through a member's referral link gets a month free. The referrer gets a free month once that friend pays, and a free year after 10 successful referrals.
- Other savings
UK Access to Work grant can cover the cost
Deepwrk says UK residents with ADHD can apply for the government's Access to Work grant to pay for a subscription. It is a government program, not a Deepwrk discount.
StudyStream
- Annual discount
Annual Premium costs about 17% less than monthly
The US App Store lists Premium Monthly at $6.99 and Premium Annually at $69.99, so a year paid at once costs about 17% less than twelve monthly payments.
