# Deep Work: Focus & Flow — Focus Timer for Deep Work

> Focus Timer for Deep Work (iPhone/iPad app by Xuan Ham Nguyen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-work-focus-and-flow/id6758516296 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Xuan Ham Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654088681)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-work-focus-and-flow/id6758516296/reviews.md

## What is Deep Work?

Deep Work helps you focus on what actually matters. Unlike traditional focus timers, it distinguishes Deep Work — meaningful, cognitively demanding work — from Shallow Work like email and admin, so you can understand where your focused hours actually go.

Built for people who value meaningful progress over constant activity, Deep Work helps you structure intentional focus sessions and develop a sustainable focus habit. Inspired by the philosophy of deep work, it gives you a calm system for putting your best attention toward work that matters.

How it works
1. Plan your focus session
Start with intention. Define a clear time boundary for the work you want to accomplish.
Each session helps you enter a focused state without endless timers or drifting.

2. Work with depth
Not all work is the same. The app helps you distinguish between:
• Deep Work — cognitively demanding work that creates real progress
• Shallow Work — reactive tasks like emails, admin, and quick responses
Over time, you’ll clearly see where your meaningful work happens.

3. Reflect and improve
Focus is a skill that improves with awareness. Weekly insights help you understand:
• how many deep hours you created
• where distractions appeared
• how consistent your focus habits are
Small adjustments lead to better focus.

Key Features
1. Structured focus sessions
Set a clear duration for intentional work with flexible time blocks and optional reminders to help you begin on time.
2. Deep vs shallow work tracking
Understand the quality of your time, not just the quantity. See where meaningful progress happens.
3. Live Activities & reliable background alerts
Keep your session visible on the Lock Screen and get notified when focus time ends, even when the app is closed.
4. Siri & Quick Start widgets
Start tasks instantly with voice commands, Home Screen widgets, and Lock Screen quick actions.
5. Weekly focus insights
Identify patterns, distractions, deep hours, and improvement opportunities over time.
6. Designed for sustainable focus
Build deep work habits without burnout, pressure, or productivity guilt.
7. Calm, minimal interface
No streak anxiety. No artificial rewards. Just clarity and focus.

Who it's for
Deep Work is designed for people who need real concentration:
• Students preparing for exams
• Engineers, developers, designers, and writers
• Knowledge workers doing cognitively demanding tasks
• People practicing time-blocking or focused study
• Anyone who values depth over distraction

Focus with intention.
Work with depth.
Build days that truly matter.

Privacy Policy & Terms of Use.
• https://pmsoft.com.vn/deepwork/privacy
• https://pmsoft.com.vn/deepwork/terms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Yearly — Intro Offer | $6.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.28 — 2026-09-07

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.27 — 2026-08-18

Improved Progress Insights
Grouped tasks in History and Explore
Added Focus Shield to block distracting apps during focus sessions
Refined design throughout the app

### 1.0.26 — 2026-06-16

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.24 — 2026-06-13

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.23 — 2026-06-12

Simplified the app, fixed bugs, and improved performance.

## More apps by Xuan Ham Nguyen

- [Task Timer – Focus Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-timer-focus-tracker/id6502951592)
- [Dhamma: Mindfulness](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dhamma-mindfulness/id6741565899)

All apps by Xuan Ham Nguyen: https://appshunter.io/developer/1654088681

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