Focustown vs Flash Note Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focustown
This app offers a virtual study environment where users can connect with others globally. Choose from cozy settings like cafes or libraries to focus alongside real people in real time, fostering accountability and motivation for students and professionals.
- Cozy study environments (cafes, libraries)
- Study with real people globally
- Earn coins and customize character
- Study with friends for accountability
- Built-in focus timer
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Study with people from all over the world in a cozy low poly environment. Focustown helps you achieve your dreams one focus session at a time. Pick your vibe — a cozy cafe or a quiet library — and join a server where you can sit next to real people studying in real time. Whether you're a student grinding for exams or a working professional tackling your next big project, you're never alone on your journey. FEATURES: • Cozy Study Environments – Choose between beautifully designed cafes and libraries to set the perfect study mood. • Study With Real People – Join servers and focus alongside others from around the world in real time. • Earn Coins & Customize – Complete focus sessions to earn coins and decorate your character with fun accessories. • Study With Friends – Start sessions with your real friends and hold each other accountable. • Focus Timer – A built-in study timer to keep you on track and make every session count. Focustown was built to inspire millions of students and working professionals — reminding them that they're not alone in their journey to make a dent in this universe. Your dreams are worth every focus session. Start yours today. Similar apps include: Forest, Focus Tree, Flora, or Study Bunny Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Flash Note Pro
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Flash Note Pro is the fastest way to capture your thoughts before they disappear. Just open the app and start typing. Or tap the mic and speak. Your notes are saved instantly, on-device, and ready to review whenever you are. FEATURES - Instant Capture: Open, type, done. Zero friction between thought and note. - Voice Notes: Tap to record. On-device speech recognition transcribes automatically. No audio leaves your phone. - Smart Triage: Swipe through your captures. Keep, archive, or promote to task with a single gesture. - Spaced Resurfacing: Get gentle reminders to revisit your best ideas at increasing intervals. - Apple Watch: Capture thoughts from your wrist. Notes sync automatically to your iPhone. - Widgets: Home screen widgets for one-tap capture and recent notes at a glance. - Share Extension: Save text or URLs from any app directly into Flash Note. - Siri Shortcuts: Create custom shortcuts to capture notes hands-free. - Export: Send notes to Reminders, Things, Obsidian, or export as Markdown, plain text, or JSON. - 100% Offline and Private: All data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking. Designed for people who think faster than they can organize. Flash Note Pro captures first, organizes later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flash Note Pro at none against Focustown's 20. Focustown's advantage is chart position (#196 vs unranked) and device support. On price 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. Focustown sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Flash Note Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Focustown | Flash Note Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #196 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 917 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Second Round Inc. | Owen McLoughlin |
In-app purchases
Focustown
- Foucstown Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
- Foucstown Pro Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Foucstown Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Foucstown Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Foucstown Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
- Foucstown Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Pocketful of Brown Beans$0.99
- Pocketful Golden Beans$0.99
- Purchase Coffee Boost$0.99
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- Single Coffee Boost$0.99
- Handful of Golden Beans$0.99
- Sack of Golden Beans$2.99
- Bag of Brown Beans$3.99
- Bucket of Golden Beans$3.99
- Super Boost Pack$3.99
- Sack of Golden Beans$3.99
- Bucket of Brown Beans$9.99
- Cart of Brown Beans$9.99
- Bucket of Golden Beans$9.99
- Cart of Golden Beans$19.99
Flash Note Pro
No in-app purchases









