# Focused Work vs Denim Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Focused Work at 4.7 against Denim Notes's 3.0. Focused Work also leads on ratings volume (603 vs 2). Denim Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focused Work sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Denim Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focused Work holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focused Work has 603 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Focused Work ships an update weekly, Denim Notes every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focused Work | Denim Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (603 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/denim-notes/id6761406076/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **603** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 155 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001) | [Esipick LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782039915) |

## What reviewers say

### Focused Work

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394)

This app helps users improve focus and productivity through structured timed sessions. It offers customizable timers, goal setting, and distraction blocking to build healthy work habits.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus sessions, Pomodoro and Flowmodoro templates, Distraction blocking, Reflection and goal tracking, Statistics and charts, Live Activities and widgets

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focused Work Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Focused Work Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Focused Work Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Little Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 GAME CHANGER
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Good Product
- 🚀 Phenomenal
- 👍 Great productivity app!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Shouldn't be a subscription
- 🐛 Reminders are annoying
- 🔒 Stop nagging people for reviews
- 🔒 App for iwatch is still missing in 2025.
- 🔒 Could be an amazing timer

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Stuck on a session: Gap time
- Desktop doesn't sync with phone

**Requested features**

- Need iwatch app
- Calendar integration?
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### Denim Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/denim-notes/id6761406076)

Streamline fashion sourcing with AI-powered fabric label scanning and voice note transcription. Organize your collection with a 5-level taxonomy and generate professional PDF reports for suppliers. Designed for trade shows and offline use.

**Highlights:** AI-powered OCR for article numbers, Voice note transcription, 5-level fabric taxonomy, Offline-first functionality, Professional PDF report generation, Supplier and buyer modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focused Work free?

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

### Is Denim Notes free?

Denim Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focused Work or Denim Notes?

Focused Work is rated higher. Focused Work averages 4.7 out of 5 from 603 ratings, while Denim Notes averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Focused Work or Denim Notes have ads?

Neither Focused Work nor Denim Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focused Work or Denim Notes?

Focused Work ships an update weekly, and Denim Notes every 6 days. Most recently, Focused Work was updated on September 24, 2026 and Denim Notes on September 12, 2026.

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