My Stave Notes vs FocusPal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Stave Notes
This app aids in learning musical staff notation through repeated reinforcement. It offers various clefs to suit different learning needs, helping users master note recognition and recall.
- Staff note recognition practice
- Bass clef support
- Treble clef support
- Midrange clef support
- Sub midrange clef support
- Memory reinforcement learning
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Staff learning is a process of repeated and random reinforcement learning, which deepens the memory of the positions of staff notes. Includes options for bass, treble, midrange, and sub midrange. Please choose an appropriate spectrum based on the specific learning situation. Learning the staff requires a lot of memory practice. Not being able to reflect notes in a short period of time indicates that you have mastered the staff. If it must be practiced to a certain extent, it is to reflect the sound of the note almost without time.
FocusPal
This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting applications and setting usage limits. It offers features like app whitelisting, hiding sensitive apps, and preventing accidental deletions or unwanted downloads. Enhance your focus and productivity with customizable controls.
- Focus Mode to block distractions
- App allowlisting
- Hide sensitive apps
- Prevent accidental app deletion
- Prevent unwanted app downloads
- Set time limits for games and videos
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FocusCat is a screen time blocker app designed to help you: ◎ Focus Mode: Lock distracting apps to stay focused on one task ◎ App Allowlist: Block all apps except those on your whitelist ◎ Hide Apps: Perfectly hide apps you don’t want others to see, giving you control and peace of mind ◎ App Deletion Prevention: Prevent accidental deletions and data loss ◎ App Download Prevention: Avoid unwanted charges from kids downloading apps ◎ Set Limits: Control gaming and short video time to keep kids from overindulging --- We take privacy protection seriously. HidingCat does not actively track or collect any data, nor does it use any third-party SDKs or services. All data is stored locally and synchronized with iCloud. If you encounter any issues while using the app, please contact us through the "Feedback" section within the app. You can also reach us by email at leohuang.ux@gmail.com. We welcome your suggestions and feedback. --- FocusCat Premium Membership Auto-Renewable Subscription Details Once purchased and paid, the subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account. The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period, and the subscription will be extended for one subscription period upon successful payment. To cancel the subscription, please manually disable the auto-renewal function in the iTunes/AppleID settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The service can be cancelled at your discretion. If you choose not to cancel, the renewal service for the next billing cycle will be provided. Terms of Service: https://hidingcat.super.site/terms Privacy Policy: https://hidingcat.super.site/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: My Stave Notes at 5.0 against FocusPal's 4.2. My Stave Notes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). FocusPal's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FocusPal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. My Stave Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
My Stave Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 17 respectively.
My Stave Notes ships an update every 3 months, FocusPal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Stave Notes | FocusPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | 4.2 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 永生 刘 | 威 黄 |
Customer experience
My Stave Notes
FocusPal
In-app purchases
My Stave Notes
No in-app purchases
FocusPal
- Pro Yearly(Special Offer)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- HidingCat Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- FocusPal - Lifetime$24.99
- Lifetime Special Offer$24.99
