# uFocus vs Storyse

The clearest difference is monetization model: Storyse at free against uFocus's paid. Storyse also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). uFocus's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Storyse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uFocus has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | uFocus | Storyse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ufocus/id583995251/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyse/id6747729829/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Kick](https://appshunter.io/developer/583995254) | [Nova Organization LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814496886) |

## What reviewers say

### uFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ufocus/id583995251)

A distraction-free writing app designed for creative expression. It supports plain text files, offers advanced Markdown and Fountain syntax for various writing needs, and provides tools to enhance focus and productivity.

**Highlights:** Unobtrusive interface, Text statistics, MultiMarkdown support, Fountain screenplay support, Highlighting options, Typewriter scrolling, Customizable themes

**In-app purchases:** none


### Storyse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyse/id6747729829)

This AI-powered tool helps you summarize your achievements and track your personal growth. Input your accomplishments via microphone and receive AI-generated summaries of your strengths and progression. Archive and edit your entries to maintain a comprehensive record of your journey.

**Highlights:** AI accomplishment summarization, Voice input for accomplishments, Strengths identification, Progression and growth tracking, Accomplishment archiving and editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is uFocus free?

uFocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Storyse free?

Storyse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, uFocus or Storyse?

Storyse is rated higher. uFocus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Storyse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do uFocus or Storyse have ads?

Neither uFocus nor Storyse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, uFocus or Storyse?

uFocus ships an update monthly, and Storyse monthly. Most recently, uFocus was updated on October 23, 2026 and Storyse on October 23, 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.*