Comparison

NoteBlocks vs Just20Minutes

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

Head to head
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/

About

Just20Minutes

This app provides a simple, distraction-free timer for focused work, meditation, or relaxation sessions. It helps users stay present and productive with customizable timers and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • 20-minute session timer
  • Live Activities & Dynamic Island support
  • History and weekly stats tracking
  • Customizable colors, reminders, and sounds
  • Distraction-free experience
  • Privacy-focused, no accounts or tracking
Features
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Just20Minute – Focus. Breathe. Recharge. Sometimes, all you need is 20 minutes to change your day. With Just20Minute, you can: • Focus on work, study, or creative projects. • Breathe, meditate, and relax to reduce stress. • Recharge with music, yoga, or a mindful break. Whether you’re working, studying, meditating, practicing yoga, or simply taking a moment to breathe – Just20Minute is your personal mindfulness timer, designed to help you stay present and productive with a simple, beautiful, and distraction-free experience. Key Features: • Elegant 20-minute session timer. • Live Activities + Dynamic Island support. • Track your history & weekly stats. • Customize colors, reminders, and sounds. • 100% private – no accounts, no ads, no tracking. How to use Just20Minute: 1. Choose your activity. 2. Hit Start. 3. Stay focused for 20 minutes. 4. Celebrate your progress! Perfect for stress relief, meditation, mindfulness, workouts, yoga, deep breathing, study sessions, and better sleep routines. Because sometimes, you just need Just20Minute.

Screenshots

NoteBlocks4 screens
Just20Minutes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NoteBlocks at Free against Just20Minutes's $0.99. NoteBlocks also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Just20Minutes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NoteBlocks is free to download; Just20Minutes costs $0.99 up front. NoteBlocks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Just20Minutes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteBlocks ships an update weekly, Just20Minutes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NoteBlocks versus Just20Minutes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteBlocksJust20Minutes
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDEYAN PETKOV LAFCHIEVluis reynaldo cedeno manzanilla

Customer experience

NoteBlocks

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

Just20Minutes

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NoteBlocks

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$22.991 Year
None

Just20Minutes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoteBlocks free?
NoteBlocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Just20Minutes free?
Just20Minutes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NoteBlocks or Just20Minutes have ads?
Neither NoteBlocks nor Just20Minutes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteBlocks or Just20Minutes?
NoteBlocks ships an update weekly, and Just20Minutes every 2 months. Most recently, NoteBlocks was updated on October 19, 2026 and Just20Minutes on October 24, 2026.

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