Comparison

Idea Note vs TrainMyFocus

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

Head to head
About

Idea Note

Features
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Never lose an idea. Capture ideas the moment they come to you, and find them again in seconds. Idea Note is a note app designed to help you save every spark of inspiration before it slips away. [Capture notes instantly] Open the app and start writing right away. No extra steps, no unnecessary friction. Text input — Quickly type down your thoughts Voice input — Turn spoken words into notes Handwriting — Save diagrams, sketches, and illustrations as they are The moment inspiration strikes, you can capture it in the way that feels most natural. [Find your notes fast] "Wait, when did I write that idea down?" With the calendar view, you can browse your notes by date and quickly look back on past ideas. You can also use: Tags for organization (up to 30 tags) Keyword search That means you can get back to your ideas in seconds. [More useful features] Share and export notes Quickly open memo and voice input from the home screen widget Supports 22 languages All data is stored locally on your device [Recommended for people who want to…] Save ideas the moment they appear Capture notes as quickly as possible Keep sketches and rough diagrams along with text Review past notes quickly and easily Use a note app that is simple but powerful Have a digital alternative when paper notes are not practical Start capturing your ideas the moment they happen with Idea Note.

About

TrainMyFocus

Features
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Build stronger focus with flexible Focus and Break timers, goals, habits, progress tracking, and a gamified coach that grows with your effort. TrainMyFocus is a practical way to start, stay on task, take intentional breaks, and understand how you use your time. FOCUS AND BREAK TIMERS - Start Focus or Break Sessions that count up. - Create countdown Blocks with overtime when needed. - Keep only one timer running at a time. - Use the full-screen clock and timer with animated study and break scenes. - Choose Own Pace for manual control, Serious for distraction-aware automation, or Hardcore for stronger shielding when Screen Time access is enabled. GOALS AND HABITS - Create goals, projects, jobs, tests, and habits. - Choose a schedule and daily commitment. - Turn active plans into recurring Focus Blocks. - Track progress while keeping your private labels and descriptions on your device. MOTIVATION THAT GROWS WITH YOU - Earn XP from focused time and progress through 40 levels. - Unlock collectables and complete achievements. - Follow Focus Tips during intentional breaks. - See your Focus stamina and Break requirement over time. PROGRESS INSIGHTS - Review daily, weekly, and monthly Focus and Break history. - Explore elapsed time by timer and compare your routines. - Use clear charts to understand consistency and adjust your plan. OPTIONAL SCREEN TIME TOOLS - Choose apps and categories to shield during Focus. - Review activity through Apple's privacy-preserving Screen Time reports. - Screen Time permission is optional. Core timers, goals, habits, rewards, and analysis still work without it. LOCAL-FIRST PRIVACY Your timers, goals, habits, rewards, and analysis history are stored locally on your device. No TrainMyFocus account is required. Optional analytics is disabled by default and never includes your typed labels, names, descriptions, notes, or other private productivity content. FULL ACCESS TrainMyFocus requires Full Access through a subscription or an existing eligible purchase. After the walkthrough, choose a plan or restore purchases. Apple-eligible new subscribers can start a 7-day free trial with Monthly or Yearly. Starting the trial creates the selected auto-renewable subscription through Apple and immediately unlocks Full Access. No subscription charge occurs during the trial; after seven days, the selected plan renews at the displayed price unless cancelled. Apple determines introductory-offer eligibility. Lifetime is an immediate one-time purchase and never includes the trial. Prices are shown by the App Store before confirmation. Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled through your Apple Account. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and Hindi. Privacy Policy: https://leoapply092063.github.io/focus-trainer-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Idea Note4 screens
TrainMyFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idea Note at none against TrainMyFocus's 3. TrainMyFocus's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. TrainMyFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Idea Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idea Note ships an update every 10 days, TrainMyFocus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Idea Note versus TrainMyFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdea NoteTrainMyFocus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoving Squad Inc.Leonardo Paula

In-app purchases

None

Idea Note

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TrainMyFocus

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Trainer Full Access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Focus Trainer Full Access7 Days trial$23.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus Trainer Lifetime Access$59.99

Questions

Is Idea Note free?
Idea Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrainMyFocus free?
TrainMyFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Idea Note or TrainMyFocus have ads?
Idea Note shows ads; TrainMyFocus does not.
Which is updated more often, Idea Note or TrainMyFocus?
Idea Note ships an update every 10 days, and TrainMyFocus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Idea Note was updated on November 5, 2026 and TrainMyFocus on November 6, 2026.

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