MemoWhale vs Focus Lock Mini
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MemoWhale
This app helps you quickly capture thoughts without immediate organization. It prioritizes simplicity and removing clutter, allowing you to collect ideas first and organize them later. Designed to help build a consistent note-taking habit.
- Ad-free note-taking
- Quick thought capture
- Delayed organization
- Clutter-free interface
- Habit building focus
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Ad-Free Quick Notes Has your "simple" memo app made things more complicated? Have you failed repeatedly to build a memo habit? MemoWhale is different. Instead of worrying about what to include, MemoWhale focuses on removing unnecessary clutter. Caught in the chaos of a busy life? Just collect your thoughts for now. Organizing can come later. Benjamin Franklin "The faintest ink is better than the best memory." Ernest Hemingway "If you make it a habit to write down your thoughts, you will unconsciously remember what is important." George Bernard Shaw "We waste too much time remembering useless information." Simplify your day with MemoWhale. Start now: Think fast, organize later.
Focus Lock Mini
This app helps you stay focused by locking selected applications during designated times. Track your progress with calendar records of completed focus sessions. Enjoy a simple, ad-free experience with no subscriptions or account needed.
- Lock selected apps and categories
- Predefined focus session durations
- Time-based locks by weekday
- Calendar records for focus time
- Notifications for focus completion
- No ads, subscriptions, or account required
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Focus Lock is a simple focus support app that lets you lock selected apps only during the time you want to focus. Start a short focus session with “Start Focus Now,” or automatically lock apps during set times such as nights, study hours, or before bed. Completed focus time is recorded on your calendar, so you can see your daily progress. No ads, no subscriptions, and no account required. Designed to keep only the features you need, in a quiet and simple experience. Main features: ・Lock selected apps and categories ・Focus plans for 15, 25, 45, 60, and 90 minutes ・Time-based locks by weekday and time ・Calendar records for focus time ・Notifications for focus completion and time-based locks ・No ads, no subscriptions, no account required Use it for studying, work, reading, before sleep, or any time you want to take a little distance from your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MemoWhale at Free against Focus Lock Mini's $0.99. MemoWhale also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
MemoWhale is free to download; Focus Lock Mini costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | MemoWhale | Focus Lock Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | junsik kim | Tsukasa Fukagawa |
Customer experience
MemoWhale
Focus Lock Mini
In-app purchases
MemoWhale
No in-app purchases
Focus Lock Mini
No in-app purchases









