Comparison

Getting Things Done vs DeepFocus!

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

Head to head
About

Getting Things Done

Capture all your to-do items in an inbox, then organize them into prioritized actions or multi-step projects. View your next steps by context and review accomplishments to improve productivity.

Highlights
  • Capture To-Do items
  • Organize into prioritized actions
  • Plan multi-action projects
  • View actions by context
  • Record accomplishments and improvements
  • Link actions to projects and contexts
Features
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Getting Things Done is a self management philosophy from the eponymous book by David Allen. On the In Tray tab, users can capture all the amorphous To Do items. Next, users can decide to take definite, prioritized, time-bounded actions or plan projects of many actions. On the Next Actions tab, they can view an ordered list of all the Next Actions needed to be taken based on Context (eg Phone, Computer, Home, etc). Users can view multi-action Projects and Review Notes on the Planning tab. Reviews are a way for the users to record important accomplishments and improvements to productivity. On any tab, users can view details about each To Do, Next Action, Project, or Review as well as create a new one. Users can also link Next Actions to Projects and Contexts. This application includes artwork from Symplicity, Tinache Mugayi, Guru, Delwar Hossain, and AlePio.

About

DeepFocus!

Features
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DeepFocus! is more than just a Pomodoro timer; it's a sanctuary for your focus, breath, and reflection. Moving away from generic templates, we've crafted a "Bright Minimalist" experience that lets the tool fade into the background, leaving only you and your flow. Unique Features: - Zen Visuals: A clean, "Apple-like" aesthetic with bright backgrounds and soft glassmorphism, designed to reduce visual fatigue. - Focus Reflection: After each session, ZenTimer invites you to capture your thoughts. It transforms productivity into a practice of self-awareness. - Pure Flow: No ads, no clutter. Just pure focus with curated ambient sounds and a seamless interface.

Screenshots

Getting Things Done4 screens
DeepFocus!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Getting Things Done at none against DeepFocus!'s 1. Getting Things Done also leads on iOS requirement (10.2 vs 16.1). DeepFocus!'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ads 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. DeepFocus! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Getting Things Done asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Getting Things Done ships an update every 12 months, DeepFocus! every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Getting Things Done versus DeepFocus!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGetting Things DoneDeepFocus!
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.2 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDylan Bruschi志文 李

In-app purchases

None

Getting Things Done

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DeepFocus!

One-time1
  • Premium Member$2.99

Questions

Is Getting Things Done free?
Getting Things Done is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeepFocus! free?
DeepFocus! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Getting Things Done or DeepFocus! have ads?
Neither Getting Things Done nor DeepFocus! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Getting Things Done or DeepFocus!?
Getting Things Done ships an update every 12 months, and DeepFocus! every 4 weeks. Most recently, Getting Things Done was updated on October 1, 2026 and DeepFocus! on September 21, 2026.

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