Comparison

Focus Noodles vs DailyPin

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

Head to head
About

Focus Noodles

This app helps you stay focused on tasks by using a fun timer that penalizes phone usage. Earn rewards and enjoy fairytale cards after successful focus sessions. It aims to combat phone addiction and boost productivity.

Highlights
  • Phone screen down timer
  • Distraction alerts (vibrate, flash, noise)
  • Reward system for focus sessions
  • Fairytale cards for relaxation
  • Combats phone addiction
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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"Focus Noodles" is a creative focus app. 2022 Apple Design Award finalist. Focus is the key to a perfect bowl of noodles. Place your phone screen down and start the timer. Focus on the task at hand and resist the temptation to touch your phone, or it will vibrate, flash, and make noises to remind you to put it down! When the timer goes off, your noodles will be perfectly cooked, and you will have accomplished a meaningful focus session. As a reward, you'll receive a "mind-expanding" fairytale card to relieve the tension after your focused session and prepare you for the next one. Your phone is like a Pandora's Box that once opened, can be difficult to close. You never know which tap will steal your attention next. Focus Noodles hopes to help you put down your phone in a humorous and enjoyable way, to fight phone addiction, and to regain the most valuable resource of our time. Where there is focus, there is productivity. Join us now and focus on cooking a bowl of noodles with hundreds of thousands of users worldwide! App credentials: · Apple Design Awards 2022 Finalist. · "Best of March 2020 " in China. · AppStore Editors‘ Choice. (HealthKit integration available to sync focus time to "Mindfulness Training") ideaTiny creates fun apps. fb@ideatiny.com

About

DailyPin

Features
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What if every time you unlocked your phone, you got a tiny reset — a breath of clarity instead of a flood of clutter? DailyPin transforms your everyday phone habit into a ritual for focus, mindfulness, and calm. With beautifully designed lock screen wallpapers, your “Big Three” priorities, and gentle insights, DailyPin helps you stay aligned with what truly matters most. Why DailyPin? We check our phones over 100 times a day. Most of those moments lead to distraction, stress, or mindless scrolling. DailyPin flips that script. Each glance at your screen becomes a micro-moment of intention — guiding you back to your goals, your energy, and your highest self. What you can do with DailyPin? • Set Your Big Three Priorities — Each morning, choose the three things that will make your day meaningful. Whether it’s completing an important work task, prioritizing self-care, or making time for family, DailyPin helps you stay centered on what counts. • Pin Them to Your Lock Screen — No more forgotten to-do lists buried in apps. Your Big Three sit elegantly on your lock screen with wallpapers that inspire, motivate, and ground you. • Mood-Adaptive Wallpapers — Browse calming, energizing, and uplifting wallpaper packs designed exclusively for DailyPin. Change your vibe instantly with a tap. • Daily Affirmations — Receive words that lift your spirit and remind you of your strength. Start and end your day with positivity. • Evening Reflections — Gently review your wins, energy shifts, and moments of growth. Balance ambition with gratitude and presence. • Weekly Insights — Track completion rates, vibe scores, and focus patterns. Learn how your energy flows through the week so you can improve without pressure. • Celebrate Wins — Small or big, DailyPin helps you capture and honor your victories, building resilience and momentum. Who is it for? • Busy professionals balancing work and home life • Students who want to focus without burnout • Creatives seeking clarity and flow • Parents who want structure without overwhelm • Anyone ready to align their daily actions with their long-term vision Built for Everyone DailyPin is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese, with more languages on the way — because mindful focus belongs to everyone. Private & Secure Your data stays on your device. DailyPin never sells your information, and your reflections remain yours. No distractions, no ads — just clarity. What users are saying: “DailyPin makes my phone feel like a supportive friend, not a stress machine.” “Seeing my Big Three every time I unlock has completely changed my focus.” “I feel calmer and more intentional — it’s like carrying a pocket coach with me.” Why join now? DailyPin is more than an app — it’s a movement toward mindful technology. We’re opening our doors to early users who want to live with clarity, not chaos. By joining now, you’ll shape the journey with us and unlock exclusive wallpapers and packs before anyone else. Your Phone. Your Ritual. Instead of letting your phone control your attention, reclaim it. DailyPin helps you live with purpose in every micro-moment. Every unlock, every notification becomes a reminder to breathe, reset, and realign. Download DailyPin today and turn your screen into a daily ritual of focus, calm, and clarity. Your best days are built one unlock at a time.

Screenshots

Focus Noodles4 screens
DailyPin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DailyPin at none against Focus Noodles's 1. DailyPin also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Focus Noodles's advantage is chart position (#159 vs unranked) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Focus Noodles costs $3.99 and DailyPin $4.99 up front. Focus Noodles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DailyPin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Noodles ships an update every 2 months, DailyPin weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Focus Noodles versus DailyPin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus NoodlesDailyPin
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (205 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings205 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#159 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperideaTiny Co., Ltd.Eileen Qian

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Noodles

One-time1
  • Story Cards$0.99
None

DailyPin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Noodles free?
Focus Noodles costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DailyPin free?
DailyPin costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Noodles or DailyPin have ads?
Neither Focus Noodles nor DailyPin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Noodles or DailyPin?
Focus Noodles ships an update every 2 months, and DailyPin weekly. Most recently, Focus Noodles was updated on September 29, 2026 and DailyPin on September 18, 2026.

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