ZenFocus vs Noot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ZenFocus
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Leaving your seat with the timer running? That's not studying. ZenFocus analyzes your AirPods' motion sensor and Apple Watch's heart rate & movement to distinguish genuine focus time from distraction. Not "time spent sitting" β but your actual focused time. [Key Features] βΆ AirPods Focus Detection Your AirPods' motion sensor tracks whether they're worn and how your head moves, so we can tell when you're truly focused. No extra devices needed β just your AirPods. βΆ Apple Watch Integration Check your real-time focus level from your wrist and start or stop sessions right from the Watch app. Heart rate and wrist movement are analyzed together for more accurate tracking. βΆ Detailed Statistics View today's, this week's, and all-time study hours at a glance β and understand your learning patterns. βΆ Nationwide Rankings Compare your study hours with other students through regional and nationwide leaderboards to stay motivated. [Who It's For] β’ Anyone curious about their actual focus time β not just how long they sat at a desk β’ Students preparing for exams, college, or certifications who want data-driven study habits β’ Self-studiers who need motivation to keep going Start tracking your real study time with ZenFocus today. [Subscription] Some features require a ZenFocus subscription that auto-renews. (Pricing and duration shown in-app.) β’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon purchase confirmation. β’ Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β’ Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://zen-focus-app-fdf5b.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://zen-focus-app-fdf5b.web.app/privacy.html
Noot
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Starting is the hardest part. Noot makes it lighter. Noot is a focus companion for ADHD β a meme-speaking, cat-collecting focus timer. When you sit down to start, a companion sits beside you: a meme that gets the exact moment you're in, a calm "breathing" ring that times your session without scary countdown numbers, and lofi to settle into. No streaks. No scores. No guilt. You're not broken β you can do this. HOW IT WORKS - Pick a length: quick 15, a bit 25, or deep 50 minutes. - A no-number ring breathes so you can see it's running β no anxiety countdown. - A meme companion speaks at every moment: starting, a mid-session check-in, the give-up wobble (gently: that counted), the finish (celebration), and coming back after time away (no questions). - Lofi radio plays the whole way through. - As you focus, cats wander over. You build a collection of "cats you've met" β a bond that grows with focus time and never resets. MADE FOR THE WHOLE DAY - Home Screen widget + Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. - Apple Watch app. - iCloud sync β your cats and your bond follow you to a new phone. - No account, no sign-up. Local-first. - Start hands-free with Siri & Shortcuts. NOOT+ (optional) Noot is free forever β focus, memes, lofi, and meeting cats. Noot+ simply brings more friends home: every premium cat, for $2.99/month, $19.99/year (with a free trial), or $29.99 once for lifetime. Family Sharing on. Noot noot. You've got this.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ZenFocus at every 4 days against Noot's every 9 days. ZenFocus also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. ZenFocus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Noot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ZenFocus ships an update every 4 days, Noot every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZenFocus | Noot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SUHEE BYUN | Soyeon Noh |
In-app purchases
ZenFocus
- μ°κ³΅ λ² μ΄μ§7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- μ°κ³΅ ν리미μ7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- μ°κ³΅ λ² μ΄μ§7 Days trial$17.991 Year
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- μ°κ³΅ ν리미μ7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Noot
- Noot+ Monthly$2.991 Month
- Noot+ Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Noot+ Lifetime$29.99









