# Focus vs AI Note Taker

Focus and AI Note Taker both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Focus's written reviews are positive against 69% of AI Note Taker's. Focus also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). AI Note Taker's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (312 vs 50). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and AI Note Taker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Focus against 4.8 for AI Note Taker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Note Taker has 312 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Focus's written reviews are positive against 69% of AI Note Taker's.

Focus ships an update every 4 weeks, AI Note Taker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus | AI Note Taker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-lofi-study-music/id1603612890/reviews) | **[4.8 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-swiftnote/id6746959535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **312** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 69.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shivam Sompura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542250874) | [KYB BILGI ILETISIM LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120153032) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-lofi-study-music/id1603612890)

Enhance concentration with ad-free lofi beats and ambient sounds designed for studying, working, or reading. Access music offline and utilize scientifically crafted tracks to boost brain activity and achieve peak performance.

**Highlights:** Ad-free listening experience, Offline music access, Lofi beats and ambient sounds, Brain FM-inspired tracks, Concentration flow enhancement, Pomodoro study timer

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Study Focus Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Study Music Monthly Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Study Music Yearly Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Study Focus Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### AI Note Taker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-swiftnote/id6746959535)

This app transforms audio recordings, web articles, and documents into organized, intelligent notes using AI. It offers features like automatic transcription, summarization, and interactive study tools.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription and summarization, Web content and PDF import, Interactive quizzes and study tools, Smart organization and search, Secure cloud synchronization, Multiple note formatting options

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Family Plan | $119.99 | per year |
| Annual (Family) | $129.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus free?

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

### Is AI Note Taker free?

AI Note Taker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus or AI Note Taker?

AI Note Taker is rated higher. Focus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while AI Note Taker averages 4.8 from 312 ratings.

### Do Focus or AI Note Taker have ads?

Neither Focus nor AI Note Taker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus or AI Note Taker?

Focus ships an update every 4 weeks, and AI Note Taker every 9 days. Most recently, Focus was updated on October 25, 2026 and AI Note Taker on October 21, 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.*