Comparison

Rabinotes vs Refocus

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

Head to head
About

Rabinotes

Features
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Rabinotes is a refreshing new notes and TODO app that lets you jot down thoughts instantly and turn them into tasks later—effortlessly. With the standout feature “TapTodo”, simply long-press any line in your note to convert it into a task. Each task gets a fun, easy-to-recognize mark for visual clarity and charm. Converted tasks are automatically reflected in bold within the note, helping you stay organized at a glance. You can also select multiple tasks and turn them into a single note—perfect for writing down quick thoughts first, then expanding on them later in detail. Key Features: - Clean and comfortable note editing with Markdown support - Organize notes and tasks using tags - Works offline with no sign-in required - Unified management of notes and tasks Rabinotes helps you organize your days with speed, lightness, and a touch of cuteness—just like a rabbit. Available Languages: - English - French - Japanese

About

Refocus

Features
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Focus is not just about willpower. It can be designed. Refocus is a focus timer created with inspiration from scientific research on attention, breaks, and cognitive load. Today, our minds are constantly exposed to stimulation from smartphones, social media, notifications, videos, and endless streams of short information. When your mind is still filled with that noise, simply starting a traditional focus timer may not be enough to help you switch into a focused state. Refocus begins by preparing the state before focus. First, you take a short break to let your mind cool down and settle. Before the break, you can write down one small thing you want to do afterward. This helps you stop holding the next task in your head while resting, and makes it easier to return to work smoothly when the break ends. Refocus is not just about dividing time. It is about resting, clearing your mind, remembering what comes next, and returning to focus. Main features: ・A focus timer designed with scientific insights in mind ・A unique workflow that starts with a break ・A simple note feature to write down what you will do after the break ・A smooth flow that helps you return to focus after resting ・A simple cycle of focus and break sessions ・Calming animations and a minimal interface Recommended for people who: ・Take time to get into focus ・Feel mentally scattered after using smartphones or social media ・Forget what they were going to do after taking a break ・Want to reset their mind before starting work ・Prefer a simple and calm timer app ・Want to enter focus naturally, without forcing it Rest first. Clear your mind. Leave your next task behind. Then return to focus. Refocus is a timer designed to help create a state where focus can happen more naturally.

Screenshots

Rabinotes4 screens
Refocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rabinotes at daily against Refocus's every 3 weeks. Rabinotes also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rabinotes ships an update daily, Refocus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Rabinotes versus Refocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRabinotesRefocus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuhiro KobayashiHiroki Nishikawa

In-app purchases

None

Rabinotes

No in-app purchases

None

Refocus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rabinotes free?
Rabinotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rabinotes or Refocus have ads?
Neither Rabinotes nor Refocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rabinotes or Refocus?
Rabinotes ships an update daily, and Refocus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rabinotes was updated on September 12, 2026 and Refocus on September 16, 2026.

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