# Intent Note vs Spinbrek

The clearest difference is rating: Intent Note at 5.0 against Spinbrek's 4.3. Spinbrek's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intent Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Spinbrek sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Intent Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Intent Note ships an update every 2 weeks, Spinbrek every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intent Note | Spinbrek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intent-note/id6751479617/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinbrek-cute-app-blocker/id6781065557/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominick Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796291718) | [Eagle Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781065559) |

## What reviewers say

### Intent Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intent-note/id6751479617)

Capture thoughts and intentions quickly with a focus on what matters. This app helps you avoid distractions by setting intentions before device use and offers instant note-taking with smart tagging and review features. It provides a calm, private experience designed to help you remember why you're using your device.

**Highlights:** Set intentions before device usage, Instant, keyboard-free note-taking, Smart tagging and search operators, Calendar-aware agenda and natural language creation, Review sessions with a reels-like interface, Lock screen widgets for intentions and notes, Daily streak building for intentions

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intent Note Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Unlock | $49.99 | one-time |


### Spinbrek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinbrek-cute-app-blocker/id6781065557)

Regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting applications. Schedule automatic blocking for work or study, or initiate manual sessions. Earn rewards for focused time and watch your productivity improve.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Customizable schedules, Manual blocking sessions, Earn stars for focus, Flexible controls, Simple setup

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pause now Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| pause now Pro — Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| pause now Premium — Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intent Note free?

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

### Is Spinbrek free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Intent Note or Spinbrek?

Intent Note is rated higher. Intent Note averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Spinbrek averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Intent Note or Spinbrek have ads?

Neither Intent Note nor Spinbrek shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Intent Note or Spinbrek?

Intent Note ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spinbrek every 5 days. Most recently, Intent Note was updated on October 19, 2026 and Spinbrek on October 28, 2026.

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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.*