DevScroll vs Driftnote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
DevScroll
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Stop doomscrolling. Start coding. DevScroll locks your distracting apps until you make a GitHub commit. A productivity app built specifically for developers who want to build consistent coding habits. HOW IT WORKS Connect your GitHub username and select the apps you want to lock. DevScroll monitors your contribution graph and keeps those apps blocked until you've pushed code. Make a commit, and your apps unlock automatically. KEY FEATURES β’ GitHub-Powered Unlocking - Your commits unlock your apps. Push code to regain access. β’ Smart App Locking - Block specific apps, categories, or websites using Apple's Screen Time API. β’ Private Repo Support - Private contributions count too. Just enter your GitHub username. β’ Streak Calendar - View your coding consistency with a monthly contribution calendar. β’ Daily Reset - Apps lock again at midnight to encourage daily coding habits. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Unlike focus apps that use timers, DevScroll uses your actual GitHub activity. The way to unlock is to ship code. Whether you're working on open source, a side project, or coding for workβevery commit counts. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION DevScroll offers premium subscriptions to unlock all features: β’ Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly subscription options available β’ Lifetime purchase option also available β’ Prices shown at time of purchase Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/devscroll
Driftnote
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Capture in a tap. Find it instantly. Driftnote is the note app for people who capture fast but lose track of what they saved. Jot a thought, save a link, record a voice note, snap a photo β no folders, no setup. Then just ask: "what did the dentist say?" and get a real answer, with the exact notes it came from. All on your device β nothing ever leaves your phone. WHY DRIFTNOTE β’ One-tap capture, from anywhere β text, voice, drawing, link, document, photo, location β’ Ask your notes in plain language and get a cited answer, not a list of 200 results β’ Find by meaning, not just keywords β powered by on-device AI (Apple Intelligence) β’ 100% private β your notes never leave your device β’ Syncs across your devices with iCloud DRIFTNOTE PLUS Driftnote Plus is an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks unlimited ask-your-notes and recall across your entire history. Free to use without it: unlimited capture, keyword search, and a taste of AI recall every month. β’ Monthly, annual (with a 7-day free trial), or a one-time lifetime purchase β’ Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase β’ Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://codeful.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-2d74dae30045818daa5fd6cc30cbb20f Privacy Policy: https://codeful.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2d74dae30045813d9bcfff4f56979e6a Made by an indie developer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Driftnote at weekly against DevScroll's every 3 months. Driftnote also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DevScroll sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Driftnote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DevScroll ships an update every 3 months, Driftnote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DevScroll | Driftnote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | cynq ventures | Soyeon Noh |
In-app purchases
DevScroll
- Quick Commit$0.997 Days
- Sprint Mode$2.991 Month
- Deep Work Mode3 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Unlimited Unlock$24.99
Driftnote
- Sidepath Plus (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- Sidepath Plus (Yearly)$29.991 Year









