Comparison

Focusly vs Foxlore

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

Head to head
About

Focusly

Features
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Focus Timer · Pomodoro · White Noise Stay focused, block distractions, and get more done with Focuslly. A clean, minimal timer built for deep work and better habits. Pomodoro · Countdown · Stopwatch All-in-one timer for every workflow. White Noise for Deep Focus Rain, waves, and ambient sounds to keep you in the zone. Custom Pomodoro Sessions Adjust focus time, short breaks, and long breaks your way. Focus Stats & Insights Track daily, weekly, and monthly productivity at a glance. Power Nap Mode Recharge quickly between sessions. Smart Reminders Stay consistent with customizable notifications. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shore-clutch-a8c.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-335b98f789b880c5b3c4c0bf11315276

About

Foxlore

This app offers private note-taking with on-device AI for intelligent search and content understanding. It supports markdown, rich text, and secure note locking, with all data processed locally for maximum privacy. Enjoy a one-time purchase for all features and future updates.

Highlights
  • On-device AI for search and image understanding
  • Semantic and keyword search
  • Full markdown with rich text editing
  • Note linking and backlinks
  • Face ID/Touch ID protected notes
  • Optional end-to-end encrypted iCloud sync
  • One-time purchase, no subscription
Features
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Foxlore is a private, intelligent notebook that helps you capture ideas, connect knowledge, and rediscover what you know. • Write with rich Markdown, including tables, LaTeX equations, lists, callouts, code blocks and inline images. • Browse your library as a streamlined note stream with focused notes and compact previews. • Organize notes using nested tags and reusable Include, Require and Exclude filters. • Find information using exact-word and semantic search, or discover related ideas with Find Similar. • Generate on-device summaries on supported devices. • Attach locations, calendar events, audio and PDFs—then search their extracted content. • Create links between notes and attachments. • Zoom into images with familiar pinch gestures. • Protect sensitive notes by locking tags with Face ID or Touch ID. • Import and export Markdown, or export individual notes as paginated PDFs. • Keep your library synchronized through iCloud, with automatic local backups. Privacy is fundamental to Foxlore. Search, indexing, image captions and AI features run on your device. Foxlore does not send your notes or searches to a hosted AI service. When iCloud sync is enabled, your library is synchronized privately using Apple’s CloudKit.

Screenshots

Focusly4 screens
Foxlore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Foxlore at every 2 weeks against Focusly's every 5 weeks. Focusly's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Focusly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Foxlore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focusly ships an update every 5 weeks, Foxlore every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focusly versus Foxlore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocuslyFoxlore
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjunhee choSearchliness

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focusly

Subscriptions2
  • Focusly Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Focusly Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.001 Year
One-time1
  • Focusly Premium Lifetime$29.00
1 purchases

Foxlore

One-time1
  • Unlock Foxlore$14.99

Questions

Is Focusly free?
Focusly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Foxlore free?
Foxlore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focusly or Foxlore have ads?
Neither Focusly nor Foxlore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focusly or Foxlore?
Focusly ships an update every 5 weeks, and Foxlore every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focusly was updated on September 25, 2026 and Foxlore on September 25, 2026.

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