# Focus Tree vs VisualNote AI

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Tree at 68% against VisualNote AI's 0%. Focus Tree also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). VisualNote AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Tree sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and VisualNote AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Tree ships an update every 2 weeks, VisualNote AI monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Tree | VisualNote AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Focus Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631305263) | [Salvatore Castellitti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838918818) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 timed work intervals. It also includes flashcards with spaced repetition and a unique social feature where users grow a virtual garden together as they achieve focus goals.

**Highlights:** Distraction blocking during focus sessions, Pomodoro and study timers, Spaced repetition flashcards, Shared virtual garden for accountability, Progress tracking and streak monitoring, Collaborative study 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


### VisualNote AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualnote-ai-study-notes/id6756392430)

Transform lectures, textbooks, voice memos, and links into visual notes like sketchnotes and mind maps. Study smarter and remember more with over 30 AI-powered visual styles. Create engaging study aids and visual knowledge bases.

**Highlights:** Convert lectures, textbooks, voice memos, and links to visuals, Create sketchnotes, mind maps, and infographics, Over 30 AI visual styles, AI that understands content for coherent visuals, Personal visual knowledge base, High-resolution downloads

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VisualNoteAI Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VisualNoteAI Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| VisualNoteAI Yearly Subscription | $109.00 | per year |
| Basic Sketch Pack - 5 credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Sketch Pack 15 credits | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Tree free?

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

### Is VisualNote AI free?

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

### Do Focus Tree or VisualNote AI have ads?

Focus Tree shows ads; VisualNote AI does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Tree or VisualNote AI?

Focus Tree ships an update every 2 weeks, and VisualNote AI monthly. Most recently, Focus Tree was updated on November 2, 2026 and VisualNote AI on October 28, 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.*