Comparison

Resolute vs NoteBlocks

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

Head to head
About

Resolute

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting applications and building consistent daily habits. It offers tools for capturing ideas, planning your day, and utilizing focus timers to improve productivity and achieve your goals.

Highlights
  • App Blocker
  • Habit Streaks
  • Daily Planning
  • Pomodoro Timers
  • Braindump Ideas
  • Calendar Sync
Features
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Dopamine detox for your phone, without deleting your apps. Start a focus session and Resolute locks the apps that pull you in until the session ends, even if you close Resolute. Strict Mode goes further: only the apps you allow stay open. Then keep the momentum with daily habits, visible streaks and a calm plan for your day. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH RESOLUTE: - Capture Ideas Instantly: Use Braindump to speak your ideas aloud and watch them turn into an organized to-do list. Perfect for fast thinkers who struggle with starting. - Plan Your Day with Clarity: Stop missing what matters. Our simple daily layout syncs with Apple Calendar, keeping your events, reminders, and tasks in one calming view so you never double-book or forget a goal. - Laser Focus on Your Goals: Lock in your momentum with customizable Pomodoro timers. Break big goals into manageable focus sessions that work with your brain's natural rhythm, not against it. - Block Distractions Automatically: Willpower isn't enough. Resolute's App Blocker automatically restricts distracting apps during your focus sessions, ensuring you actually do the work you set out to do. - Build Habits That Stick: Track your routines with visual streaks and progress charts that tap into your brain's reward pathways. Watch your consistency grow from Day 1 to Day 365. - Never Miss a Beat: Stay consistent with gentle reminders, daily alarms, and focus nudges that keep your goals front and center — even on your busiest days. YOUR PRODUCTIVITY COMMAND CENTER Resolute was created to solve the real struggles behind unmet goals: distraction, procrastination, and inconsistency. Whether you're studying for exams, launching a business, or just trying to be more present, Resolute helps you stay intentional every single day. Download Resolute today and build the discipline to create real change. Questions or feedback? Visit tryresolute.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tryresolute.app/privacy

About

NoteBlocks

This app transforms basic note-taking into a social journaling experience. Share notes with others like a social network while keeping personal entries private and secure locally. Features include drawing, photo attachments, voice-to-text, and reminders.

Highlights
  • Social note sharing
  • Secure local storage
  • Drawing and photo attachments
  • Voice-to-text input
  • Notification reminders
  • Cloud sync
  • Biometric lock
Features
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Apple Notes Online! Your digital journal with a social side. Browse public notes, discover new ideas, and interact with other people's journals. Invite friends, meet new people, and exchange notes with each other, while your private notes remain securely stored on your device. You're always in control of what you share and what you keep private. Included Features: - Draw on Notes Sketch, doodle, or annotate directly in your notes. - Add Photos Attach images to create richer, more expressive notes. - Text & Font Customization Personalize your notes with different text styles and fonts. - Tags Organize your notes with custom tags and categories. - Voice-to-Text Turn your spoken thoughts into notes instantly. - Reminders Set precise, minute-accurate reminders. - Biometric Lock Protect your private notes with Face ID. - Offline Mode Create and edit notes anytime, even without an internet connection. - Recycle Bin Restore deleted notes with a single tap. Plus+ Membership Required: - Cloud Sync Securely sync your notes across all your devices. With a NoteBlocks Plus+ membership, you can also gift a free membership to a friend and enjoy sharing notes together. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Resolute4 screens
NoteBlocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NoteBlocks at 5.0 against Resolute's 4.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Resolute sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and NoteBlocks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteBlocks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Resolute ships an update every 2 weeks, NoteBlocks weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Resolute versus NoteBlocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResoluteNoteBlocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.618.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB13 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEmmanuel AdegbiteDEYAN PETKOV LAFCHIEV

Customer experience

Resolute

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

NoteBlocks

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Resolute

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro 6 Months$24.996 Months
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  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
3 purchases

NoteBlocks

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Resolute free?
Resolute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteBlocks free?
NoteBlocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Resolute or NoteBlocks?
NoteBlocks is rated higher. Resolute averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NoteBlocks averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Resolute or NoteBlocks have ads?
Neither Resolute nor NoteBlocks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Resolute or NoteBlocks?
Resolute ships an update every 2 weeks, and NoteBlocks weekly. Most recently, Resolute was updated on November 4, 2026 and NoteBlocks on October 30, 2026.

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