# MWeb vs Focus Note

The clearest difference is rating: MWeb at 4.5 against Focus Note's 3.6. MWeb also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 31%) and ratings volume (153 vs 15). Focus Note's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MWeb sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Focus Note sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MWeb holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MWeb has 153 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MWeb's written reviews are positive against 31% of Focus Note's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MWeb | Focus Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mweb-markdown-writing-notes/id1183407767/reviews)** | [3.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-note-note-and-memos/id1472703800/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **66.9% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [禄海 区](https://appshunter.io/developer/954188947) | [Kiraku Tech Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274519910) |

## What reviewers say

### MWeb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mweb-markdown-writing-notes/id1183407767)

A powerful writing and note-taking application focused on Markdown. It offers a robust editor, document management, and publishing capabilities for efficient text creation and organization.

**Highlights:** Markdown editor with CommonMark and GFM support, Document management via Folders mode, Note-taking with Library mode and tagging, Publishing and sharing functions, Cross-device synchronization, Image and math formula preview

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MWeb Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| MWeb for iPhone/iPad | $14.99 | one-time |
| MWeb for Mac | $24.99 | one-time |


### Focus Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-note-note-and-memos/id1472703800)

Organize notes hierarchically with text folding, color coding, and multi-page structures. Enhance writing with LaTeX formulas, icons, and Markdown support. Share notes in various formats and customize themes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Hierarchical note organization, Text folding and rainbow notes, LaTeX mathematical formulas, Markdown and shortcut keys, Multi-page note structure, Flash highlights for reciting, File sharing in multiple formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| 3 Mos. Subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $17.49 | per year |
| 专注笔记 - 美式咖啡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 专注笔记 - 卡布奇诺 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 专注笔记 - 一杯巨大的摩卡奶昔 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MWeb free?

MWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Note free?

Focus Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MWeb or Focus Note?

MWeb is rated higher. MWeb averages 4.5 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Focus Note averages 3.6 from 15 ratings.

### Do MWeb or Focus Note have ads?

Neither MWeb nor Focus Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MWeb or Focus Note?

MWeb ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Note every 3 weeks. Most recently, MWeb was updated on October 7, 2026 and Focus Note on October 4, 2026.

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