Comparison

moku vs FadingNotes

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

Head to head
About

moku

This app helps you reduce phone usage by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers customizable focus modes, scheduled sessions, and location-based restrictions to encourage activities like reading and studying. An optional NFC card and premium features enhance the focus experience.

Highlights
  • Block apps, categories, and websites
  • Customizable focus modes
  • Scheduled focus sessions
  • Location-based focus activation
  • Focus time tracking and history
  • Optional NFC card for enhanced security
  • Premium features for advanced customization
Features
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moku helps you put your phone down and make time for reading, studying, work, and rest. Choose the apps and websites that distract you, then start a focus session with a quiet companion in a 3D room. [Focus your way] ・Block selected apps, categories, and websites, or allow only what you need. ・Use focus modes for different activities. ・Track your focus time, history, and progress. ・Start sessions on a schedule and see the timer on the Lock Screen. ・Take breaks within the limits of your session. [Focus at your places] Spots can start focus when you arrive and end restrictions when you leave. Download available country and region data, or register your own places with My Spots. Location permission is required. Facility data availability varies by country. [An optional physical card] A moku NFC card can protect your unlock requirements and settings. Basic focus features work without a card. Cards are sold separately; check the store for supported shipping destinations and costs before ordering. [Premium] Premium adds features such as custom modes, additional schedules, Lights-off mode, advanced restrictions, and break customization. See the app for current features, prices, and available plans. A registered moku card also unlocks Premium features. [Languages and requirements] Available in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Requires iOS 17.6 or later. App blocking uses Apple’s Screen Time permission. Your focus history and settings can sync through iCloud. See the privacy policy for information about data handling. Privacy: https://yutorisoft.web.app/works/moku/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://yutorisoft.web.app/works/moku/terms-of-service/

About

FadingNotes

Features
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FadingNotes is a sticky-note style memo app that gives your notes a deadline so you can organize your thoughts and train your ability to act. Create memos with a title, body, and checklist. Mark important items as favorites, sort by newest or time remaining, and share memo text through the system share sheet. Seven days after a memo is created or restored, it moves to the archive automatically. It is permanently deleted 30 days after its archive deadline. Editing or favoriting a memo does not postpone either deadline. The free plan supports up to five active memos and includes ads. Pro Monthly or Pro Lifetime removes ads and unlocks unlimited active memos. Purchases can be restored. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://profile-portfolio-one-tau.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

moku4 screens
FadingNotes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: moku at weekly against FadingNotes's fortnightly. 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

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

Both are free to download. moku sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FadingNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

moku ships an update weekly, FadingNotes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
moku versus FadingNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermokuFadingNotes
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews87.5% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size117 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerryota gunjiIPPEI NAGAMINE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

moku

Subscriptions2
  • moku Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • moku Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • moku Premium Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

FadingNotes

Subscriptions1
  • FadingNotes Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • FadingNotes Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is moku free?
moku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FadingNotes free?
FadingNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do moku or FadingNotes have ads?
Both moku and FadingNotes show ads.
Which is updated more often, moku or FadingNotes?
moku ships an update weekly, and FadingNotes fortnightly. Most recently, moku was updated on November 5, 2026 and FadingNotes on October 31, 2026.

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