Notes and Thoughts vs FlowTimer3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Notes and Thoughts
Capture thoughts and ideas instantly without interrupting your current task. This minimalist tool sits in your menubar, offering a streamlined way to jot down notes and maintain focus. It's designed for users who prioritize efficiency and seamless workflow integration.
- Menubar integration
- Quick idea capture
- Workflow disruption-free
- Focus-oriented design
- Simple interface
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Little Note redefines the way you take notes on your iPhone. Designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind, it sits quietly in your menubar, ready to capture your thoughts and ideas without disrupting your workflow. With Little Note, you never have to leave the context of your current task, making it the perfect tool for those who value focus and productivity.
FlowTimer3
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GET ORGANIZED and manage your responsibilities with a minimalist and realistic approach. HELPS YOU FOCUS on work and learning. Use the FLOW of the RULE OF THREE: (1) Set three goals (2) Focus on action - achieve your goals (3) Review your day As simple as this. As powerful as this. Keep it simple, then it works. No statistics. NO gamification. NO distractions. HOW TO START A FOCUS ROUTINE - You may start with just one goal per day. Keep it up for a few days before you change anything. REVIEW YOUR DAY - Use the review and gratitude routine at the end of the day. It’s optional. But it may be the most rewarding part :) This is a trial version. Test all the features for two days and then decide if you’d like to upgrade to the PRO option for the full experience. PRO-FEATURES: - Identify 3 GOALS and implement them throughout the day. - Customize individual TIMERS for your goals. You may change your focus time, break duration and number of repeats. - REFLECT your day with questions you can choose from. You can also create your own questions and make it a small HABIT TRACKER. - The results of your timer sessions automatically visualize your SUCCESS. Data stays on your device, works offline. Terms of Use (general EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service for FlowTimer3 PRO: https://flowtimer3.audiator.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes and Thoughts at none against FlowTimer3's 3. FlowTimer3's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. FlowTimer3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Notes and Thoughts asks for nothing beyond the download.
Notes and Thoughts ships an update every 3 weeks, FlowTimer3 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notes and Thoughts | FlowTimer3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Chromik | STEFAN MATHEAS |
In-app purchases
Notes and Thoughts
No in-app purchases
FlowTimer3
- FlowTimer3 PRO$1.991 Month
- FlowTimer3 PRO$10.991 Year
- PRO Lifetime$17.99
