Comparison

Focus Rewards vs NoteSlide

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

Head to head
About

Focus Rewards

This app uses a gamified approach with a unique reveal-the-card reward system to help users, especially those with ADHD, stay focused and motivated. It offers customizable rewards and visual timers to combat procrastination and make productivity feel satisfying.

Highlights
  • Reveal-the-Card Reward System
  • Variable Rewards
  • Dopamine Menu
  • Visual Timers for ADHD
  • Premium Design
  • Flexible Timer Options
  • Live Activities Integration
Features
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Finish a focus session, flip the card, reveal your reward. A gamified Pomodoro timer built for ADHD brains — and anyone whose dopamine plays games. IF ANY OF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU: • You have 47 tabs open and can't start the one task that matters. • You know what to do, but your brain refuses to do it. • Boring productivity apps feel like punishment. • You need a reward NOW, not "someday." …then this is for you. KEY FEATURES: • Reveal-the-Card Reward System: Complete a session > Tap the card > Watch it flip > Claim your reward. The anticipation drives you to finish. • Variable Rewards: Sometimes you'll find a treat. Sometimes the card is empty. The surprise is what keeps you coming back to finish the next session. • Dopamine Menu: Build your own reward list. From a "coffee break" to a "new gadget" — you choose what motivates you. • Built for ADHD Brains: Visual timers and instant feedback help you get unstuck and beat the "Wall of Awful." • Premium Design: A beautiful, aesthetic interface that feels great to use every day. • Flexible Timer: Classic Pomodoro or your own custom flow — the timer adapts to you. • Live Activities: Track your focus from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. • Streaks & Strikes: Watch your consistency compound, 1% at a time. • Smart Reminders: Stay on track without being annoying. WHO LOVES IT: • Students fighting procrastination during exams and deep study. • ADHD & neurodivergent minds tired of boring timers that feel like a chore. • Writers, coders, and creators who need a motivation system, not more willpower. • Anyone whose to-do list outlives their motivation. WHY IT WORKS: Most productivity apps shame you for failing. This one rewards you for trying. By using a Variable Reward System, focus stops feeling like a battle. You don't need more willpower. You need a system that works WITH your brain, not against it. 1% BETTER EVERY DAY: You don't need to overhaul your life overnight. Show up, finish one session, flip the card. Watch the compound effect take over. Create a positive feedback loop where effort equals satisfaction. Stop fighting your brain. Start flipping the card. Terms: https://swiftyfriday.com/focus-rewards-tc/ Privacy: https://swiftyfriday.com/focus-rewards-privacy/

About

NoteSlide

Features
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NoteSlide repense la gestion de tâches avec une interface épurée et un geste unique : le swipe. Swipe gauche : ta tâche est marquée terminée Swipe droite : tu la reportes à plus tard Plus besoin de menus complexes ou de listes interminables. Tes tâches défilent comme des cartes : traite-les une par une, à ton rythme. FONCTIONNALITÉS GRATUITES Pile de cartes : vois tes tâches une à la fois, sans distraction Swipe intuitif : gauche pour terminer, droite pour plus tard Liste Terminées : retrouve tout ce que tu as accompli Annuler : reviens en arrière après un swipe maladroit Dark mode : activé par défaut, basculable en un tap Notes illimitées PREMIUM Dates d'échéance : fixe une deadline sur chaque tâche Rappels : reçois une notification à l'heure exacte Vues filtrées : Aujourd'hui / Cette semaine / Ce mois Sync iCloud : tes tâches synchronisées sur tous tes appareils Widget : tes prochaines tâches directement sur l'écran d'accueil NoteSlide est fait pour les gens qui veulent avancer, pas gérer leur gestionnaire de tâches. Conditions d'utilisation : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus Rewards4 screens
NoteSlide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NoteSlide at every 3 days against Focus Rewards's every 6 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Focus Rewards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and NoteSlide sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Rewards ships an update every 6 days, NoteSlide every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Focus Rewards versus NoteSlide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus RewardsNoteSlide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarol PiatekJules Riviere

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus Rewards

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Deep Work Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
1 purchases

NoteSlide

Subscriptions1
  • NoteSlide Premium$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Focus Rewards free?
Focus Rewards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteSlide free?
NoteSlide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Rewards or NoteSlide have ads?
Neither Focus Rewards nor NoteSlide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Rewards or NoteSlide?
Focus Rewards ships an update every 6 days, and NoteSlide every 3 days. Most recently, Focus Rewards was updated on October 30, 2026 and NoteSlide on October 31, 2026.

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