# Monk vs NearNotes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NearNotes at none against Monk's 3. NearNotes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Monk's advantage is ratings volume (144 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. NearNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

NearNotes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monk has 144 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Monk's written reviews are positive against 100% of NearNotes's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monk | NearNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monk-screen-time-control/id6747911820/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearnotes-location-alerts/id6787456559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **144** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 131 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polymath Labs Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823371110) | [Mosaab Yassir Lafrimi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787456561) |

## What reviewers say

### Monk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monk-screen-time-control/id6747911820)

This app helps users regain focus by blocking distracting applications until a chosen meaningful activity is completed and verified. It encourages daily rituals and discipline to combat digital distractions and improve productivity.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, AI-verified activity completion, Daily focus rituals, Dopamine detox, Focus schedules, Win history and streaks

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monk Pro (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Monk Pro (Annual) | $48.00 | per year |
| Monk Pro (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for focus
- 🚀 Boosts productivity
- 💡 Unique and intuitive design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent app blocking functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Apps not being blocked as scheduled
- Glitches in scheduling functionality

**Requested features**

- Improved app blocking reliability
- Customizable scheduling options


### NearNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearnotes-location-alerts/id6787456559)

This app allows you to set reminders tied to specific locations. Receive alerts when you arrive at or leave a chosen place, with options to manage reminders directly from notifications. It prioritizes privacy and battery efficiency.

**Highlights:** Location-based reminders, Smart location alerts, Fast place selection, Actionable notifications, Lock screen radar, Private iCloud sync, Battery-efficient operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monk free?

Monk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NearNotes free?

NearNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monk or NearNotes?

NearNotes is rated higher. Monk averages 4.6 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while NearNotes averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Monk or NearNotes have ads?

Neither Monk nor NearNotes shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*