# Focused Work vs Notico Max

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focused Work at weekly against Notico Max's every 2 months. Focused Work also leads on ratings volume (603 vs 1). Notico Max's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focused Work sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Notico Max sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notico Max holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focused Work has 603 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Focused Work ships an update weekly, Notico Max every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focused Work | Notico Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (603 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notico-max/id6762639265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **603** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 155 MB | 13 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) | [Michael Demchak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835174316) |

## 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


### Notico Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notico-max/id6762639265)

An all-in-one workspace for notes, links, reminders, study sets, and passwords. Organize everything in one place with rich formatting, folders, and tags. Works offline and syncs across devices.

**Highlights:** Notes with rich formatting, folders, and tags, Save URLs with previews and notes, Date and time reminders with calendar view, Flashcards and quizzes for study, Encrypted password vault, Cross-device cloud sync, Offline functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 GB Personal Storage | $0.99 | per month |
| Extra Family Seat | $0.99 | per month |
| NoticoMax | $2.99 | per month |
| 50 GB Personal Storage | $2.99 | per month |
| 20 GB Family Storage | $2.99 | per month |
| Family Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| 100 GB Family Storage | $4.99 | per month |
| 200 GB Personal Storage | $5.99 | per month |
| 500 GB Family Storage | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focused Work free?

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

### Is Notico Max free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focused Work or Notico Max?

Notico Max is rated higher. Focused Work averages 4.7 out of 5 from 603 ratings, while Notico Max averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Focused Work or Notico Max have ads?

Neither Focused Work nor Notico Max shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focused Work or Notico Max?

Focused Work ships an update weekly, and Notico Max every 2 months. Most recently, Focused Work was updated on October 16, 2026 and Notico Max on October 16, 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.*