Focus One vs Linote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus One
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Focus One is the ultimate simple Pomodoro timer for concentration improvement. KEY FEATURES: - One-tap focus session start - Phone blocking feature automatically blocks distracting apps - Custom work and break time settings - Ultra-simple, stress-free functionality - No ads, completely free PERFECT FOR: - Students who want to focus on studying - Workers looking to boost productivity - Anyone wanting to overcome phone addiction HOW TO USE: 1. Set your focus time 2. One-tap to start 3. Apps automatically blocked Build efficient focus habits with the Pomodoro Technique. Experience enhanced concentration with Focus One.
Linote
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Linote is inspired by Andrej Karpathy’s append-and-review note-taking approach. One continuous note. Append new thoughts at the top. Review occasionally. Let unimportant ideas naturally sink. This simple model works remarkably well, but managing it inside a generic notes app eventually creates friction. Linote is a purpose-built single-page notebook that keeps the same philosophy while making it faster and more practical for daily use. With Linote, every note lives on one flat page. You can quickly append ideas, move important ones back to the top with a swipe, select multiple notes to merge or clean up, and search instantly by keyword. No folders. No hierarchy. No context switching. Linote helps you unload thoughts quickly, trust that nothing is lost, and review when you are ready. It follows the original method, optimized for real-world use. Privacy Policy: https://empty.mt/privacy_policy_linote Terms of Use: https://empty.mt/termsofuse_linote
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Linote at 3 against Focus One's 1. Focus One's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Focus One | Linote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KYUNG SUK PARK | Empty Studio |
In-app purchases
Focus One
No in-app purchases
Linote
No in-app purchases









