# Focus Note vs WeeklyNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WeeklyNote at 100% against Focus Note's 31%. WeeklyNote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6). Focus Note's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Note sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and WeeklyNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WeeklyNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Focus Note's written reviews are positive against 100% of WeeklyNote's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Note | WeeklyNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-note-note-and-memos/id1472703800/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weeklynote-fast-daily-note/id1661527708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 246 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiraku Tech Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274519910) | [Hangzhou Quanduan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483142209) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### WeeklyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weeklynote-fast-daily-note/id1661527708)

This app offers a streamlined way to quickly log daily notes, plans, and summaries. It features a unique weekly view for at-a-glance organization and allows for easy PDF export of weekly reports. Designed for simplicity and speed, it focuses on efficient recording without unnecessary clutter.

**Highlights:** Quick daily note logging, Weekly calendar view, Automatic PDF weekly reports, Simple, uncluttered interface, Photo insertion (affects efficiency), One-screen recording

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeeklyNote Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| WeeklyNote Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| WeeklyNote Flash Sale | $6.49 | one-time |
| WeeklyNote Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Note free?

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

### Is WeeklyNote free?

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

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

WeeklyNote is rated higher. Focus Note averages 3.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while WeeklyNote averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Focus Note or WeeklyNote have ads?

Neither Focus Note nor WeeklyNote shows ads.

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

Focus Note ships an update every 3 weeks, and WeeklyNote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Note was updated on October 4, 2026 and WeeklyNote on September 30, 2026.

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