The YPT alternative that runs anywhere

Live group study, timers and leaderboards like YPT, plus study reminders YPT doesn't have. Works in any browser.

YPT (Yeolpumta) made studying together normal: you join a group, start a timer, and see your friends' study time stack up in real time. Studova keeps that core loop and rebuilds it for the open web: no app store required, it works on laptops, and it adds the one thing timers alone never fix, which is starting on time.

Studova's pods are invite-only study groups with live timers, a daily leaderboard, nudges and chat. On top of that sit study reminders: you set the times you'll study each week, and the moment one starts and you haven't, Studova reminds you.

What Studova does that YPT doesn't

Study reminders are the difference. YPT tracks the studying you do; Studova also knows whether you started the studying you planned. Set "Physics, 7 to 9 pm, weekdays" once and Studova keeps an eye on the time: a few minutes of grace, then a reminder, on every device with the app open (and as a phone notification if you turn them on).

Studova is web-first: the same app runs full-featured in Chrome, Firefox or Safari on any laptop or phone, with an Android app for push notifications and home-screen convenience. Studying happens next to your notes and lecture tabs, so it helps to have the tracker there too.

There's also blocking for distracting sites in your browser and apps on Android, flashcards with spaced repetition, weekly leagues, daily quests, and streak freezes for the days you miss.

What's the same (on purpose)

Live group study is the heart of both apps. In Studova you see who's focusing right now, their subject, and today's totals ranked on a daily leaderboard, the same peer pressure that makes YPT work. Groups are invite-code pods, so your room stays your people.

The timer never loses your hours, even if you refresh or close your laptop.

Studova compared with YPT

Feature	Studova	YPT
Live group study rooms	Yes, invite-only pods	Yes, groups
Works in a desktop browser	Yes, full app	Limited (mobile-first)
Study reminders (start you on time)	Yes	No
Streaks with freezes	Yes	Basic
Weekly leagues & daily quests	Yes	No
Flashcards with spaced repetition	Yes	No
Blocks distracting sites and apps	Yes, browser and Android	No
Ads	None	Yes (or pay to remove)

Common questions

Is Studova really free?

You can use the timer, pods, streaks, daily quests, weekly leagues, flashcards and stats without paying, and you don't need a card to sign up.

Can I study with friends like in YPT groups?

Yes. Create a pod, share the invite code (or QR), and you'll see each other's live timers, today's totals and a daily leaderboard, with nudges and group chat built in.

Does Studova work on my phone?

Yes. It runs in any mobile browser, installs as a PWA, and has an Android app. iOS runs it in Safari today.

Can I move from YPT without losing my habit?

Your YPT history can't be imported (YPT has no export), but your streak rebuilds fast: Studova counts a day when you complete two daily quests, and streak freezes protect it when you can't study.

Is there a YPT for PC or laptop?

YPT is mobile-first, and its desktop support is limited. Studova's full app runs in any desktop browser, so you can study in a live group on a PC or laptop.

Does Studova have a leaderboard like YPT?

Yes. Each pod has a daily leaderboard ranked by today's study time, and yesterday's winner gets a crown. Weekly leagues add a wider ranking on top.

Updated 9 October 2026