Comparison

Linote vs Bruno Blocker

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

Head to head
About

Linote

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Linote is inspired by Andrej Karpathy’s append-and-review note-taking approach. One continuous note. Append new thoughts at the top. Review occasionally. Let unimportant ideas naturally sink. This simple model works remarkably well, but managing it inside a generic notes app eventually creates friction. Linote is a purpose-built single-page notebook that keeps the same philosophy while making it faster and more practical for daily use. With Linote, every note lives on one flat page. You can quickly append ideas, move important ones back to the top with a swipe, select multiple notes to merge or clean up, and search instantly by keyword. No folders. No hierarchy. No context switching. Linote helps you unload thoughts quickly, trust that nothing is lost, and review when you are ready. It follows the original method, optimized for real-world use. Privacy Policy: https://empty.mt/privacy_policy_linote Terms of Use: https://empty.mt/termsofuse_linote

About

Bruno Blocker

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Bruno Blocker is a completely free app designed to help you regain control of your focus. Set per-app limits, customize schedules, and start focus sessions with nearly endless customization. Add high friction, customizable unblock methods to keep you focused and reduce your screen time. Features: - Focus timer: block distracting apps for a chosen duration - Schedules: Set windows of time where your selected apps are blocked - Limits: Set app limits with a customizable amount of unblocks - Friction checks: Set a warning screen that requires interaction before opening chosen apps. - Completely free: no paywall, no accounts, and no data collected. - Pomodoro cycles: automatic work/break periods set to your preferences. - Strict mode: lock a focus session so it can't be stopped early. - Location triggers: focus starts on its own when you reach the office or library. - Themes: dark or light, plus any accent color you like. - Daily goals & streaks: set a target focus amount for each day and track progress. - Quick start: launch a session from a widget, Siri, or shortcuts. - Free time: Give yourself a set amount of time before your apps are blocked when you want a break. - Live activities: your focus timer appears on the lock screen and dynamic island. Privacy: I don't collect any data. read more at https://brunoblocker.com/privacy Questions: Want a feature or have any questions? Reach out to me.

Screenshots

Linote4 screens
Bruno Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Linote at 3 against Bruno Blocker's 1. Bruno Blocker's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Linote versus Bruno Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinoteBruno Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size0 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmpty StudioAksel Salmi

In-app purchases

None

Linote

No in-app purchases

None

Bruno Blocker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linote free?
Linote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bruno Blocker free?
Bruno Blocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linote or Bruno Blocker have ads?
Neither Linote nor Bruno Blocker shows ads.

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