Comparison

ZenFocus vs Noot

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

Head to head
About

ZenFocus

Features
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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] β–Ά 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. β–Ά 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. β–Ά Detailed Statistics View today's, this week's, and all-time study hours at a glance β€” and understand your learning patterns. β–Ά 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

About

Noot

Features
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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.

Screenshots

ZenFocus4 screens
Noot4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ZenFocus versus Noot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenFocusNoot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUHEE BYUNSoyeon Noh

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ZenFocus

Subscriptions4
  • 찐곡 베이직7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 찐곡 프리미엄7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 찐곡 베이직7 Days trial$17.991 Year
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  • 찐곡 프리미엄7 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Noot

Subscriptions2
  • Noot+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Noot+ Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Noot+ Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is ZenFocus free?
ZenFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Noot free?
Noot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZenFocus or Noot have ads?
Neither ZenFocus nor Noot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZenFocus or Noot?
ZenFocus ships an update every 4 days, and Noot every 9 days. Most recently, ZenFocus was updated on October 3, 2026 and Noot on October 13, 2026.

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