Comparison

JOTA vs Flipocus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JOTA

Features
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JOTA provides two-factor authentication for your online account providers, enabling a second layer of protection when signing in. Features: - Automatically set up codes with QR codes - TOTP support (HOTP coming soon) - Support for multiple accounts - Use the action extension to autofill codes in Safari

About

Flipocus

Features
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[Intro] A small ritual can help you instantly switch into focus mode. With Flipocus, the moment you flip your phone face-down, your deep work beginsβ€”no extra taps needed. [Key Features] β€’ Flip to Start – Place your phone face-down to trigger the timer instantly. β€’ Stays Active when Locked – Your timer and focus sounds continue even with the screen off. β€’ Session Alerts – Get a gentle notification when your focus session ends. Focus Logs (Grid) – Track your daily progress with a visual grid at a glance. β€’ Lock Screen Widget – Check your total focus time without unlocking your phone. β€’ Ambient Sounds – Stay in the zone with curated background sounds. [This app is for you if:] β€’ You want to boost productivity with timed focus sessions. β€’ You want to reduce screen time and stay away from distractions. β€’ You love tracking your consistency and seeing your progress grow. Start your next flow by simply flipping your phone with Flipocus.

Screenshots

JOTA1 screens
Flipocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flipocus at weekly against JOTA's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JOTA ships an update every 12 months, Flipocus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
JOTA versus Flipocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJOTAFlipocus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better14.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeff ChenHyojeong Kim

In-app purchases

None

JOTA

No in-app purchases

None

Flipocus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JOTA free?
JOTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flipocus free?
Flipocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JOTA or Flipocus have ads?
Neither JOTA nor Flipocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JOTA or Flipocus?
JOTA ships an update every 12 months, and Flipocus weekly. Most recently, JOTA was updated on October 9, 2026 and Flipocus on October 19, 2026.

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