# noteE vs FocusFour

The clearest difference is monetization model: noteE at free against FocusFour's freemium. noteE also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. noteE sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and FocusFour sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FocusFour holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 22 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of noteE's written reviews are positive against 56% of FocusFour's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

noteE ships an update every 9 days, FocusFour every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | noteE | FocusFour |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notee-ai-notes-and-docs/id1669201695/reviews) | **[4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusfour-eisenhower-matrix/id6661031104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 294 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Huaxia Xufu (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669199483) | [坚伟 肖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741449380) |

## What reviewers say

### noteE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notee-ai-notes-and-docs/id1669201695)

This app transforms handwritten notes into text with AI, recognizes math formulas, and generates review questions. It also creates mind maps from notes, answers questions in natural language, and supports various export formats. Enjoy unlimited note-taking with customizable templates and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** AI handwriting conversion, Smart formula recognition, AI-generated review questions, AI mind map generation, Natural language Q&A search, Export to PDF, PNG, JPEG, iCloud backup and sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 书笺森罗（周版本） | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 书笺森罗（月版本） | $3.99 | per month |
| 书笺森罗（季度版本） | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 书笺森罗（年度版本） | $7.99 | per year |
| 书笺森罗 | $9.99 | one-time |


### FocusFour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusfour-eisenhower-matrix/id6661031104)

This task management app helps you prioritize and focus on what truly matters using the Eisenhower Matrix. It offers seamless integration with Apple Reminders and a clean, intuitive interface to boost your productivity and time management skills.

**Highlights:** Eisenhower Matrix task prioritization, Apple Reminders integration, Customizable widgets, Cross-platform support (iOS, iPadOS, macOS), Clean and intuitive interface, Zero learning curve

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusFour Monthly Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| FocusFour Annual Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| FocusFour Pro | Free | one-time |
| FocusFour Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| FocusFour LifeTime Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is noteE free?

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

### Is FocusFour free?

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

### Which has better reviews, noteE or FocusFour?

FocusFour is rated higher. noteE averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while FocusFour averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do noteE or FocusFour have ads?

Neither noteE nor FocusFour shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, noteE or FocusFour?

noteE ships an update every 9 days, and FocusFour every 5 weeks. Most recently, noteE was updated on August 8, 2026 and FocusFour on September 8, 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.*