# WizNote vs Focus Note

The clearest difference is rating: WizNote at 4.3 against Focus Note's 3.6. WizNote also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 40%). Focus Note's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WizNote sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Focus Note sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WizNote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of WizNote's written reviews are positive against 40% of Focus Note's.

WizNote ships an update every 2 months, Focus Note every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WizNote | Focus Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiznote/id599493807/reviews)** | [3.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-note-note-and-memos/id1472703800/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Wozhi Technology Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/427747942) | [Kiraku Tech Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274519910) |

## What reviewers say

### WizNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiznote/id599493807)

This cloud-based application helps individuals and teams manage notes and knowledge efficiently. It supports rich media, organization with folders, and seamless synchronization across devices. Collaborate with team members on notes and receive notifications for updates.

**Highlights:** Rich note content (text, images, audio, checklists), Collect notes from web, WeChat, and email, Multi-level folder organization, Instant cloud synchronization, Offline note access, Team sharing and simultaneous editing, Update notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WizNote for iPhone Monthly | $0.99 | one-time |
| Encrypt Note | $0.99 | one-time |
| Notes Template | $0.99 | one-time |
| Night Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reminders | $0.99 | one-time |
| Share notes with link | $7.99 | one-time |
| WizNote for iPhone Yearly | $8.99 | one-time |


### Focus Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-note-note-and-memos/id1472703800)

Organize notes hierarchically with text folding, color coding, and multi-page structures. Enhance writing with LaTeX formulas, icons, and Markdown support. Share notes in various formats and customize themes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Hierarchical note organization, Text folding and rainbow notes, LaTeX mathematical formulas, Markdown and shortcut keys, Multi-page note structure, Flash highlights for reciting, File sharing in multiple formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| 3 Mos. Subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $17.49 | per year |
| 专注笔记 - 美式咖啡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 专注笔记 - 卡布奇诺 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 专注笔记 - 一杯巨大的摩卡奶昔 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WizNote free?

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

### Is Focus Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WizNote or Focus Note?

WizNote is rated higher. WizNote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Focus Note averages 3.6 from 15 ratings.

### Do WizNote or Focus Note have ads?

Neither WizNote nor Focus Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WizNote or Focus Note?

WizNote ships an update every 2 months, and Focus Note every 3 weeks. Most recently, WizNote was updated on September 21, 2026 and Focus Note on September 10, 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.*