Regain: Study Timer for Focus
What is Regain?
A study focus app with timers and tools to block distracting apps during sessions.
Regain lets students set focus timers, tag sessions by subject, and block selected apps until a session ends. It also offers focus statistics, while Pro includes Pomodoro, Strict Mode, Focus Guard, music, and themes.
Pricing. Regain is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Studying while keeping selected apps blocked
- Timing and tagging sessions by subject
- Reviewing focus time by subject
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Why this app is in A tier
A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Regain scores 85 out of 100: rating 78, rating count 67, App Store search rank 94, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and A tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Can't study without checking your phone every five minutes? You're not the only one. Regain is the focus app built purely for students - block the apps that distract you, start a focus timer, and finally get through a study session without Instagram or YouTube pulling you away.
Whether you're preparing for board exams, college entrance tests, or professional certifications, Regain helps you put in the hours.
FOCUS TIMER
Set a timer, lock in, and study. Choose your duration and tag each session by subject (Physics, Organic Chemistry, or whatever you're on).
POMODORO TIMER (PRO
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Stay focused and get more done with the classic Pomodoro technique. Focus, recharge, repeat - customize your focus and break durations, with support for both short and long breaks.
BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS
When you start a focus session, Regain blocks the apps you choose - like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, and Twitter/X - until your timer ends. Powered by Apple's Screen Time, so Regain never sees which apps you block or accesses your screen time data.
STRICT MODE (PRO
For students who want an extra layer of self-commitment. When you turn on Strict Mode, your session runs for the full duration you selected - helping you build the habit of finishing what you start. Enable or disable it anytime from Settings.
FOCUS GUARD (PRO
An opt-in reminder that helps you follow through when willpower dips during a focus session. You stay in control - toggle Focus Guard on or off anytime from Settings.
FOCUS STATS
Watch your focus improve day over day, with a per-subject breakdown so you know exactly which subjects got your attention.
FOCUS MUSIC (PRO
Science-backed sounds built for concentration: Lofi Beats, Deep Focus Ambience, White Noise, Space, and Binaural.
THEMES (PRO
Personalize your focus screen with beautiful Nature and Lofi wallpapers.
FREE VS PRO
The free tier includes unlimited focus sessions and a stopwatch. Regain Pro unlocks Pomodoro, Strict Mode, Premium Themes, and Science-Backed Focus Music.
PRIVACY
Sign in with Apple or Google is optional - signing in syncs your subscription across your devices. Your focus data always stays on your device, whether you sign in or not. Regain uses Apple's Family Controls to block distractions and never sees the names of the apps you block.
You can permanently delete your account at any time from Settings.
Terms of Use: https://regainapp.ai/legal/terms-of-use-ios/ & https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://regainapp.ai/legal/privacy-policy-ios/
Download Regain and start studying without distractions.
SUPPORT
Questions? help@regainapp.ai
FAQ: https://regainapp.ai/support/ios/
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Questions about Regain
What is included for free?
The free tier includes unlimited focus sessions and a stopwatch.
How does app blocking work?
Regain blocks apps you choose during a focus session until the timer ends. It uses Apple's Family Controls and says it never sees the names of blocked apps.
Is Regain free?
Regain is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is Regain right for me?
Regain is built for studying while keeping selected apps blocked, timing and tagging sessions by subject, reviewing focus time by subject. It sits in the study timer list on AppTierList.
Is Regain worth it?
Regain is A tier, ranked #10 of 40 study timer apps with a score of 85 out of 100, from a 4.3 App Store rating across 450 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 9 apps rank above it.
How does Regain compare to Study Time Logger?
Regain is A tier at 85; Study Time Logger is A tier at 86. Study Time Logger ranks higher. Regain is free to download, with in-app purchases, Study Time Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Regain updated?
Regain was updated 5 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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All the facts
Ranking
- Lists
- Study Timer (A tier, #10) · Focus Management (B tier, #18) · Focus (#63, beyond the tiered top) · Focus Timer (#67, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 85 / 100
- Rank in list
- #10 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.3 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 450
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Current version
- (5 days ago)
- Size
- 121 MB
- Requires
- iOS 26.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking