Focus vs Inkput
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus
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Focus shouldn't be a burden, but the joy of living in the moment. 【App Description】 "Focus" uses a "low barrier, count-up" approach to free you from the anxiety of countdown timers. We believe that the essence of attention is not just about intense sprinting, but also includes appropriate white space for rest. This is a focus tool that combines brain science concepts with cosmic aesthetics, accompanying you to find inner peace and rhythm in the age of information explosion. 【Key Features】 1.Attention Savings: The Neuroscience of Balance We categorize attention into two essential modes and help you balance them: • Focused Mode: Converts time into value with laser-sharp attention. • Diffused Mode: Allows "white space" to act as restoration, sparking creativity through relaxation. 2.Stress-Free Timer & Retroactive Entry Just tap start and slip into the flow. No ticking countdowns, only a dialogue between you and the present moment. Forgot to track? No problem. The app supports retroactive entry so you never miss a moment of "living in the now." 3.A Micro-Universe in Your Palm Every focus session generates a unique star based on the duration, focus type, and your feelings. Watching them shine in your personal universe makes you realize how precious every moment seized in the vastness of space and time truly is. 4.Random Quotes: Inspiration from the Cosmos Receive a random quote after every session. It provides immediate encouragement and inspiration after your effort, recharging your spirit and sustaining positive energy. 5.Immersive "Black Hole" Experience The current version features six curated ambient soundscapes (white noise and atmospheric music) to help you immerse yourself in the moment. Like falling into a black hole, you will forget the passage of time and quickly enter a deep state of flow. 6.Mood & Data Review We track more than just time; we track feelings. Review your focus history through data charts to understand your peak performance patterns and optimal state. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Inkput
This app offers a digital journaling experience with a paper-like feel, featuring guided writing protocols for emotional processing, gratitude, and ideation. Customize your journal's appearance and track your progress with session analytics, all within a private, device-only environment.
- Guided writing protocols (Pennebaker, Gratitude, Ideation, Free Writing)
- Customizable paper styles and cover designs
- Refill system for intentional journaling
- Session analytics (word count, duration, sentiment)
- Privacy-focused with no cloud sync or data collection
- Satisfying page-peeling animations
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Inkput brings the warmth of paper journaling to your iPad, designed for people who believe writing changes you. Not just another notes app. A thoughtful space for reflection, emotional processing, and personal growth—with evidence-based writing methods from psychology research. FOUR GUIDED WRITING PROTOCOLS • Pennebaker Method — Process difficult emotions through expressive writing, backed by decades of research • Daily Gratitude — Cultivate positivity with structured thankfulness practice • Ideation Sessions — Time-boxed brainstorming for creative exploration • Free Writing — Unstructured reflection at your own pace BEAUTIFUL PAPER EXPERIENCE Choose from 5 paper styles (plain, grid, ruled, dotted, watercolor) and 7 cover designs (leather, cloth, kraft, minimal, elegant). Customize colors to make each journal yours. Watch pages peel away with satisfying animations. INTENTIONAL BY DESIGN The refill system limits each journal to 30 sheets—like a real notebook. When you finish, start fresh. This constraint creates meaning, not clutter. SESSION ANALYTICS Track your writing journey with word counts, session duration, and emotional sentiment over time. See patterns emerge across days and weeks. PRIVACY FIRST Your journal stays on your device. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. iCloud sync is optional, off by default, and stays inside your own private iCloud. Your thoughts belong to you alone. ——— Why Inkput? In a world of endless notifications and algorithmic feeds, Inkput is a quiet space. A place to slow down, think deliberately, and discover what you really want to say. Start writing with purpose today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inkput at none against Focus's 6. Inkput also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Focus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Focus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Inkput asks for nothing beyond the download.
Focus ships an update every 2 weeks, Inkput every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus | Inkput |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pin Run Chen | Chung Yun Lee |
In-app purchases
Focus
- Focus PRO - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Focus Pro - Annual$14.991 Year
- Buy Me a Coffee!$1.99
- Buy Me a Coffee!$4.99
- Buy Me a Coffee!$9.99
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- Focus Pro - Lifetime$29.99
Inkput
No in-app purchases








