# NotePlan vs Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NotePlan at 85% against Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD's 0%. NotePlan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NotePlan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NotePlan has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of NotePlan's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD's.

NotePlan ships an update monthly, Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NotePlan | Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-sounds-and-focus-adhd/id6717573214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **85.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 204 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NotePlan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137020763) | [GetSound, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770382471) |

## What reviewers say

### NotePlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629)

Organize your tasks, notes, and calendar in one unified app. Quickly plan your day with Markdown, link notes bi-directionally, and stay on top of your to-dos with powerful review and search features. Seamlessly integrates with your existing calendars and syncs across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Unified task, note, and calendar view, Markdown for quick task and note creation, Bi-directional note linking, Calendar integration (iCloud, Google, Exchange), Flexible recurring tasks, Global Command Bar for fast navigation, Plaintext note storage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Personal Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Business Class | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful note-taking and task management
- 👍 Seamless calendar and reminders integration
- 💡 Flexible and customizable workflow
- 🔒 Secure and open-format data storage
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional sync and performance issues
- 👤 Limited collaboration and sharing features

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Crashes when opening certain files

**Requested features**

- Improved iPad and mobile app experience
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More automation and scripting capabilities
- Weekly or monthly calendar view


### Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-sounds-and-focus-adhd/id6717573214)

This app creates personalized, adaptive soundscapes to enhance focus, relaxation, and sleep. It uses location, weather, and time of day to craft immersive audio environments without distractions or loops. Explore a variety of sounds for work, rest, or winding down.

**Highlights:** Adaptive soundscapes, Focus enhancement, Relaxation sounds, Sleep aid audio, Personalized by location and time, Offline mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly access | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual access | $27.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NotePlan free?

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

### Is Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD free?

Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NotePlan or Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD?

NotePlan is rated higher. NotePlan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do NotePlan or Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD have ads?

Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD shows ads; NotePlan does not.

### Which is updated more often, NotePlan or Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD?

NotePlan ships an update monthly, and Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD every 4 days. Most recently, NotePlan was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sleep Sounds & Focus ADHD on October 24, 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.*