NoteBlocks vs Just20Minutes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Social note sharing
- Secure local storage
- Drawing and photo attachments
- Voice-to-text input
- Notification reminders
- Cloud sync
- Biometric lock
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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/
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
NoteBlocks ships an update weekly, Just20Minutes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NoteBlocks | Just20Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | DEYAN PETKOV LAFCHIEV | luis reynaldo cedeno manzanilla |
Customer experience
NoteBlocks
Just20Minutes
In-app purchases
NoteBlocks
- Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$22.991 Year
Just20Minutes
No in-app purchases








