# Low Note vs Matchbox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Low Note at none against Matchbox's 2. Low Note also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Matchbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Low Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Low Note ships an update every 6 weeks, Matchbox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Low Note | Matchbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Size | 14 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shuya Komiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504097686) | [Ryo Tsudukihashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320583602) |

## What reviewers say

### Low Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/low-note-20/id6761653151)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Matchbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchbox-focus-timer-and-habits/id6786488863)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Low Note free?

Low Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Matchbox free?

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

### Do Low Note or Matchbox have ads?

Matchbox shows ads; Low Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, Low Note or Matchbox?

Low Note ships an update every 6 weeks, and Matchbox every 2 months. Most recently, Low Note was updated on November 9, 2026 and Matchbox on November 10, 2026.

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