Comparison

FocusScreen vs Kenotex

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

Head to head
About

FocusScreen

Features
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FocusScreen puts today's tasks on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. See what's next at a glance and check it off with a tap — no need to open the app. LIVE ACTIVITIES ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN • Grouped tasks stay on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with clear progress • Complete tasks right from the Lock Screen; the app stays in sync • Adjust item count, font size, color and opacity to suit any wallpaper THREE KINDS OF TASKS, ONE LIST • To-dos with due dates, priorities and repeat rules • Daily check-ins that reset every midnight for building habits • Reminders that alert you right on time PLAN SMARTER • AI Summary turns your list into one sentence about what matters today • Smart reminders notify you ahead of scheduled time DESIGNED FOR IPHONE DUO Check things off on the outer display when closed. Open it and the list becomes two columns; when partly folded, content stays clear of the fold, and every posture change transitions smoothly. PRIVACY AND PERSONALITY • Private Space protected by Face ID, never shown on the Lock Screen • Home Screen widgets, plus quick task entry with Siri • Labs: 11 interface styles to choose from FocusScreen Pro unlocks multiple Lock Screen groups, more visible items, Private Space, smart reminders, AI Summary and every interface style. Subscriptions renew automatically for the selected period and can be cancelled anytime in Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/5daf2aaa-018e-4125-ab59-34e22297c747

About

Kenotex

Capture thoughts and transform them into actionable tasks, calendar events, and daily habits. Organize your day with a focus view, project shelves, and a unified calendar. Sync seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Mac for a unified productivity experience.

Highlights
  • AI idea parsing
  • Task management with priorities and deadlines
  • Unified calendar with events and habits
  • Daily habit tracking with streaks
  • Cross-device iCloud sync
  • Mac and iOS specific integrations
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Turn ideas into action—without sorting everything by hand. Type or speak naturally in the capture view or Ideas, then tap Parse when ready. Kenotex uses AI to turn each thought straight into a task, calendar event, or check-in habit — created as soon as it parses, with no second confirmation step. The result card sits under your original text, so you can adjust the details, tick it off, or discard the whole thing. Focus, Timeline, Calendar, and Check-in then help you follow through. CAPTURE NATURALLY • Write or speak in plain language • Add several thoughts as separate blocks • Get structured results immediately, then adjust or discard • Tap Parse when ready; typing does not trigger automatic parsing FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS • See urgent and upcoming tasks in Focus • Organize projects and categories with Shelves • Add priorities, start dates, deadlines, reminders, and recurrence • Postpone or skip tasks without losing the bigger plan • Review completion history PUT TASKS AND EVENTS ON ONE TIMELINE See todos and calendar events together. Use Calendar and Agenda to understand today and the days ahead, with holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and lunar calendar details when available. BUILD ROUTINES THAT STICK Create check-in habits with flexible schedules, multiple check-ins per day, reminders, streaks, and progress statistics. LOCAL-FIRST, WITH OPTIONAL ICLOUD SYNC Your organizer data is stored locally by default. Enable iCloud to sync tasks, events, Ideas, check-ins, and settings across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. MADE FOR THE APPLE ECOSYSTEM Keep moving with iOS widgets, Live Activities, voice input, and Shortcuts. On Mac, use keyboard shortcuts plus Raycast, local API, and MCP integrations. KENOTEX PRO The free version includes a daily AI parsing allowance. Kenotex Pro unlocks unlimited AI parsing, Spark idea breakdown, the Paper and Graphite themes, and Focus timeline styles. Kenotex is for people who want to capture what they just thought of, turn it into a clear next action, and follow through without juggling separate apps. Privacy Policy: https://kenxcomp.com/kenotex/legal/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FocusScreen4 screens
Kenotex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kenotex at weekly against FocusScreen's every 3 weeks. FocusScreen's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). 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. FocusScreen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Kenotex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusScreen ships an update every 3 weeks, Kenotex weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FocusScreen versus Kenotex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusScreenKenotex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer璞 菅锴 徐

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusScreen

Subscriptions2
  • FocusScreen Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • FocusScreen Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
2 purchases

Kenotex

Subscriptions2
  • Kenotex Pro1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Kenotex Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusScreen free?
FocusScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kenotex free?
Kenotex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusScreen or Kenotex have ads?
Neither FocusScreen nor Kenotex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusScreen or Kenotex?
FocusScreen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kenotex weekly. Most recently, FocusScreen was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kenotex on October 24, 2026.

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