# Notes+ vs Focus Tree

The clearest difference is ads: Notes+ at none against Focus Tree's shown. Notes+ also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 68%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes+ sells 35 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Focus Tree sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 Notes+ against 4.7 for Focus Tree. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 5.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Notes+'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Focus Tree's.

Notes+ ships an update every 9 days, Focus Tree every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes+ | Focus Tree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-plus-notes-for-pencil/id1609361989/reviews) | [4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 68.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SINGFISH PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745986454) | [Focus Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631305263) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-plus-notes-for-pencil/id1609361989)

Enhance your digital note-taking with realistic writing tools, diverse templates, and AI-powered features. Import files, organize with versatile tools, and boost productivity with multi-tasking capabilities. Secure your notes and access smart AI assistants for summaries, quizzes, and transcriptions.

**Highlights:** Realistic writing experience, File import and conversion, Versatile note-taking tools, Wide selection of magical pens, AI-powered summarization and quiz generation, Multi-tasking features, Password protection

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

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fonts | $3.99 | per month |
| AI Solver | $7.99 | per month |
| AI Flashcard Generator | $7.99 | per month |
| AI Quiz Generator | $7.99 | per month |
| AI Summary Generator | $7.99 | per month |
| Fonts | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock four AI features | $12.99 | per month |
| AI Audio to Text Summary | $15.99 | per month |
| AI Video to Text Summary | $15.99 | per month |
| AI One | $24.99 | per month |
| Unlock four AI features | $71.99 | per year |
| AI One | $137.99 | per year |
| 词根词缀背单词 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deep Blue Small Floral Notebook | $5.99 | one-time |
| Teal Undated Digital Planner | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Digital Notebook | $7.99 | one-time |
| Everyday Notebook | $7.99 | one-time |
| Recipe Book | $8.99 | one-time |
| 2026-2027 Student Planner (Pastel) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Student Digital Notebook | $9.99 | one-time |
| Undated ADHD Planner | $9.99 | one-time |
| Digital Recipe Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Undated Student Planner | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2026 Planner (Starts on Sunday) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2026 Daily Digital Panner | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2026 The Everyday Digital Planner | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2026 Apple-All In One Planner | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2026-2027 Study Planner Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Simple Smart Notebook Mocha | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Undated Digital Planner | $9.99 | one-time |
| Undated All-in-One Planner (Pastel) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mid Year All In One Planner | $11.99 | one-time |
| 2026 - 2027 Minimal Digital Planner | $11.99 | one-time |
| ADHD Task Funnel Purple | $11.99 | one-time |
| Belge kısıtlamasını kaldır | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing features
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of templates and tools
- 💰 Completely free
- 🔒 Secure and private

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🖋️ Pen/writing issues for some users
- 📁 Difficulty organizing notes and files
- 🔍 Lacking robust search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or not saving properly
- Pen/writing not registering correctly
- Crashes when trying to add new pages
- Imported PDFs losing formatting
- Eraser tool not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom templates
- Improved handwriting recognition
- Customizable pen/brush tools
- Better organization and folder management
- Seamless sync across all devices


### Focus Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261)

This app helps students stay focused during study sessions by blocking distractions and offering study timers. It also includes flashcards with spaced repetition for effective learning and allows users to study with friends by growing shared virtual gardens.

**Highlights:** Focus sessions with distraction blocking, Study timers and Pomodoro sessions, Flashcard creation and spaced repetition, Shared virtual gardens for group study, Progress tracking and accountability with friends

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Tree Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Focus Tree Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($9.99) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($19.99) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($49.99) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($99.99) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 👍 Cute and motivating design
- 🔒 Blocks distracting apps
- 💡 Competitive aspect with friends
- 🌱 Fun to build a garden

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes or gets stuck
- 🔒 Overly restrictive app blocking
- 💰 Lack of customization options
- 🎁 Limited rewards for study sessions

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Notifications not working as expected
- Account recovery issues when changing devices
- Screen time feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Allow pausing of study sessions
- Provide more tiles/rewards for longer study sessions
- Add option to choose different tile designs
- Improve compatibility with larger devices like iPads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes+ free?

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

### Is Focus Tree free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notes+ or Focus Tree?

Notes+ and Focus Tree are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.2K and 5.7K ratings respectively.

### Do Notes+ or Focus Tree have ads?

Focus Tree shows ads; Notes+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notes+ or Focus Tree?

Notes+ ships an update every 9 days, and Focus Tree every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notes+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Focus Tree on October 14, 2026.

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