# Notify vs FocusDown

The clearest difference is rating: FocusDown at 4.8 against Notify's 3.7. FocusDown also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). Notify's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FocusDown sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FocusDown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusDown has 70 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Notify's written reviews are positive against 69% of FocusDown's.

Notify ships an update every 11 days, FocusDown every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notify | FocusDown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notify-smart-reminders/id6752789616/reviews) | **[4.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusdown-flip-to-focus-timer/id6755708778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominic Ponniah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838495957) | [Raidersoul LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855760831) |

## What reviewers say

### Notify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notify-smart-reminders/id6752789616)

Transform your thoughts into instant notifications to remember what matters. Schedule reminders, customize themes, and access your history offline. Easily import events and reminders from other apps.

**Highlights:** Create instant notifications, Schedule notifications, Lock screen widgets, Customizable themes, Offline functionality, Import calendar events, Import reminders

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notify Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


### FocusDown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusdown-flip-to-focus-timer/id6755708778)

This app helps you reduce phone usage and improve focus by simply flipping your phone face down. It gamifies your focus sessions with a mascot, leaderboards, and progress tracking to build lasting habits.

**Highlights:** Flip phone to start focus, Focus mascot companion, Leaderboards and friend challenges, Session tracking and analytics, Ambient soundscapes, Pomodoro and custom timers, Focus tags for organization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusDown Pro - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| FocusDown Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| FocusDown Pro - Special Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| FocusDown Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notify free?

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

### Is FocusDown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notify or FocusDown?

FocusDown is rated higher. Notify averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while FocusDown averages 4.8 from 70 ratings.

### Do Notify or FocusDown have ads?

FocusDown shows ads; Notify does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notify or FocusDown?

Notify ships an update every 11 days, and FocusDown every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notify was updated on October 17, 2026 and FocusDown on October 15, 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.*