# Focus Noodles vs NoteFolder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoteFolder at none against Focus Noodles's 1. NoteFolder also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Focus Noodles's advantage is ratings volume (205 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Focus Noodles costs $3.99 and NoteFolder $2.99 up front. Focus Noodles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NoteFolder asks for nothing beyond the download.

NoteFolder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Noodles has 205 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Focus Noodles's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoteFolder's.

Focus Noodles ships an update every 2 months, NoteFolder weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Noodles | NoteFolder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-noodles-study-timer/id1492424176/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notefolder/id6760304633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 201 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ideaTiny Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019457989) | [Zozi Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/511900083) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Noodles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-noodles-study-timer/id1492424176)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Story Cards | $0.99 | one-time |


### NoteFolder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notefolder/id6760304633)

This app streamlines note-taking by automatically managing a designated folder for your notes. It offers incremental search and supports cloud syncing through services like iCloud and Dropbox. An App Intent is also available for Siri and Shortcuts integration.

**Highlights:** Auto-safe incremental search, Cloud sync (iCloud, Dropbox), Siri and Shortcuts integration, Note folder management, Companion for Notational Velocity/nvAlt

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Noodles free?

Focus Noodles costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is NoteFolder free?

NoteFolder costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Noodles or NoteFolder?

NoteFolder is rated higher. Focus Noodles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while NoteFolder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Focus Noodles or NoteFolder have ads?

Neither Focus Noodles nor NoteFolder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Noodles or NoteFolder?

Focus Noodles ships an update every 2 months, and NoteFolder weekly. Most recently, Focus Noodles was updated on September 23, 2026 and NoteFolder on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*