# TURN vs SteadyMemo

The clearest difference is price: SteadyMemo at Free against TURN's $1.99. SteadyMemo also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). TURN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

SteadyMemo is free to download; TURN costs $1.99 up front. SteadyMemo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. TURN asks for nothing beyond the download.

TURN ships an update every 3 days, SteadyMemo every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TURN | SteadyMemo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-focus-timer/id6760718734/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Junhong Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585298049) | [Yeongsang Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692023287) |

## What reviewers say

### TURN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-focus-timer/id6760718734)

This app offers a unique, minimalist approach to time management. Simply tilt your phone to select a preset focus or break duration, then tap to start. Sessions conclude when you decide they're finished, promoting uninterrupted work and mindful breaks.

**Highlights:** Tilt-based time selection, Customizable presets, Manual session ending, Automatic logging, Filtered records, Dark and light themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SteadyMemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steadymemo-calendar-notes/id6800566908)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Annual | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TURN free?

TURN costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SteadyMemo free?

SteadyMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TURN or SteadyMemo have ads?

SteadyMemo shows ads; TURN does not.

### Which is updated more often, TURN or SteadyMemo?

TURN ships an update every 3 days, and SteadyMemo every 11 days. Most recently, TURN was updated on September 25, 2026 and SteadyMemo on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*