Comparison

SNote vs Focus Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SNote

A privacy-focused workspace for secure note-taking, file storage, and task management. It offers end-to-end encryption for all data and allows private collaboration on projects and shared files.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted notes and files
  • Private team collaboration
  • Task and project management
  • Customizable data tables
  • Secure file storage
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SNote is a Privacy focused, End-to-End Encrypted workspace where you can write, plan, collaborate and get organized - it allows you to take notes, store files, add tasks, manage projects & more. Whether you're working solo or in a team. Privacy without Compromises State-of-the-art end-to-end encryption keeps your notes and files secure. We can't read your notes or access to your files, and no one else can either. Privacy isn’t an optional mode - it’s just the way that SNote works. Every note, every file, every time. Collaborate Without Insecurity Privately collaborate with only the people you want on Projects, To-Dos, Tasks and Shared Files. All with an unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all of the features you expect. All with a realtime end-to-end encryption. We call it eye-to-eye. Infinitely Configurable Data Smart, encrypted, and customizable data tables offer endless possibilities for efficient and secure work processes. Using data tables, you and your team can easily tailor tables to your specific needs while ensuring sensitive information remains protected. Terms & Privacy: https://www.snote.app/legal/

About

Focus Timer

Enhance your concentration with a minimalist focus timer. Customize session lengths, enjoy ambient sounds, and track your progress to achieve deep work for studying, coding, or creative projects.

Highlights
  • Customizable focus sessions (5-120 min)
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Session history tracking
  • Ambient background sounds
  • Smart break reminders
  • Dark mode support
Features
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MVAT Focus helps you achieve deep work with a beautiful, distraction-free focus timer. Features: - Customizable focus sessions from 5 to 120 minutes - Clean, minimal interface designed to keep you in the zone - Session history to track your productivity - Ambient background sounds for concentration - Smart break reminders - Dark mode optimized Whether you're studying, coding, writing, or working on creative projects, MVAT Focus provides the perfect environment for sustained concentration. Free tier includes 25-minute sessions. Upgrade to Pro for sessions up to 120 minutes and advanced features.

Screenshots

SNote4 screens
Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Timer at 5.0 against SNote's 4.3. Focus Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). SNote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Focus Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SNote has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SNote ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SNote versus Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSNoteFocus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINCOG, LLCAriel Agor

Customer experience

SNote

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Focus Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SNote

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$96.991 Year
1 purchases

Focus Timer

One-time1
  • MVAT Focus Pro$0.99

Questions

Is SNote free?
SNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SNote or Focus Timer?
Focus Timer is rated higher. SNote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Focus Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SNote or Focus Timer have ads?
SNote shows ads; Focus Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, SNote or Focus Timer?
SNote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Timer every 2 months. Most recently, SNote was updated on October 2, 2026 and Focus Timer on September 15, 2026.

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