# Fullnotes vs Focus Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Fullnotes at 27 against Focus Timer's 5. On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fullnotes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Fullnotes against 4.6 for Focus Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fullnotes has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fullnotes ships an update weekly, Focus Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fullnotes | Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullnotes-pdf-notes-and-canvas/id6477992713/reviews) | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-pomodoro-study/id6554001622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 223 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Komchan Maneechai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731291413) | [Mykola Mylashko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073344258) |

## What reviewers say

### Fullnotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullnotes-pdf-notes-and-canvas/id6477992713)

This app offers an infinite canvas for writing, drawing, and organizing notes. Seamlessly import and annotate PDFs, add images, and utilize intuitive tools for a distraction-free workspace. Export your creations to share with others.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas for notes and drawings, Import and annotate PDFs, Organize PDF pages visually, Add images to canvas, Intuitive drawing and highlighting tools, Export work for sharing, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fullnotes Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Fullnotes Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Fullnotes Access (2) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fullnotes Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-pomodoro-study/id6554001622)

Enhance productivity and well-being with focused work sessions and guided meditations. Customize your workflow with adjustable focus and break periods, and track your progress to optimize your daily routine.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro sessions, Guided pre-work meditations, Timely notifications and reminders, Progress tracking for habits, Personalized focus and break periods

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 Year) | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fullnotes free?

Fullnotes 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, Fullnotes or Focus Timer?

Fullnotes and Focus Timer are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 27 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Fullnotes or Focus Timer have ads?

Neither Fullnotes nor Focus Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fullnotes or Focus Timer?

Fullnotes ships an update weekly, and Focus Timer every 9 days. Most recently, Fullnotes was updated on August 16, 2026 and Focus Timer on September 22, 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.*