Comparison

KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes vs FocusFlip Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes

This app offers a unique note-taking experience with a retro CRT monitor aesthetic. View two notes simultaneously and interact with a fun, animated fidget element on the side.

Highlights
  • Retro CRT monitor design
  • Dual note display
  • Interactive fidget element
  • Fun and engaging interface
Features
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Have fun with personal software again! The coolest looking retro CRT monitor notes app. -- Two displays for notes -- How cool is that? View two notes at once, while whole app looking like a tool from a future. -- Fun -- The dots on right side are interactive fidget that you can tap and see it react.

About

FocusFlip Focus Timer

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FocusFlip is a powerful focus timer designed to help you achieve deep work and boost productivity. Based on the proven Pomodoro Technique, FocusFlip helps you break work into focused intervals separated by short breaks, keeping your mind fresh and engaged throughout the day. Key Features: • Customizable Focus Sessions — Set your ideal work duration, from 5 to 60 minutes • Smart Break Reminders — Automatic notifications when it's time to rest and recharge • Session Tracking — Monitor your daily focus time and build productive habits • Clean, Minimal Interface — Distraction-free design keeps you focused on what matters • Background Timer — Keep working while the timer runs in the background Whether you're studying, working on a project, or training for a marathon, FocusFlip adapts to your workflow and helps you maintain peak performance. Start each session with intention, flip to focus, and accomplish more every day. Perfect for students, professionals, developers, writers, and anyone who wants to work smarter, not harder.

Screenshots

KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes3 screens
FocusFlip Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes at 3 against FocusFlip Focus Timer's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FocusFlip Focus Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes versus FocusFlip Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKNOCKKNOCK / Retro NotesFocusFlip Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaroslav SamoylovDustin Ober

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes

One-time1
  • Unlimited Notes$8.99
1 purchases

FocusFlip Focus Timer

One-time1
  • Tip the Developer$0.99

Questions

Is KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes free?
KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusFlip Focus Timer free?
FocusFlip Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes or FocusFlip Focus Timer have ads?
Neither KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes nor FocusFlip Focus Timer shows ads.

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