# Note Map vs Focus Field

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Field at none against Note Map's shown. Focus Field also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focus Field sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Note Map ships an update every 6 weeks, Focus Field every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Map | Focus Field |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-field/id6752792597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [david levin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837439065) | [SparkVibe LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840924730) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-map-self-growth-tracker/id6752310930)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Notemap Pro | $24.99 | per year |


### Focus Field

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-field/id6752792597)

This app measures ambient silence to help you build deep focus habits by tracking your environment, not your activity. It offers privacy-first features, customizable goals, and a compassionate approach to building streaks.

**Highlights:** Real-time ambient noise monitoring, Privacy-first design, no audio recording, Quest-based progression and daily goals, Compassionate streak system, Distraction-free Focus Mode, Per-activity tracking, 12-week activity heatmap

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Field | $0.99 | per month |
| Focus Field | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Map free?

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

### Is Focus Field free?

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

### Do Note Map or Focus Field have ads?

Note Map shows ads; Focus Field does not.

### Which is updated more often, Note Map or Focus Field?

Note Map ships an update every 6 weeks, and Focus Field every 9 days. Most recently, Note Map was updated on September 21, 2026 and Focus Field on June 3, 2026.

---

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