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

Enhance your concentration by setting goals and blocking distracting applications. This tool monitors your focus, logs interruptions, and helps you build a consistent work habit with a personal score and achievements. Track your progress and earn rewards for improved discipline.

Highlights
  • Set focus goals
  • Block distracting apps
  • Real-time focus monitoring
  • Personal Consistency Score
  • Session history tracking
  • Earn achievements
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
Features
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FocusGuard helps you take back control of your time. Set a goal, block your distracting apps, and start a focused work session — FocusGuard monitors your focus and holds you accountable in real time. STAY ON TASK Define what you want to accomplish before each session. Whether it's studying, writing, coding, or deep work, FocusGuard gives your time a purpose. Choose how long you want to focus — from a quick 25-minute sprint to a full 2-hour block. BLOCK DISTRACTIONS AUTOMATICALLY Select the apps you want to block during your session. When you slip and open a distracting app, FocusGuard catches it, logs it, and brings you back to what matters. BUILD A CONSISTENCY SCORE Every session contributes to your personal Consistency Score — a 0–100 rating that reflects how focused and disciplined you've been over time. Complete sessions without distractions to raise your score. Lose focus too often and it drops. Your score is always honest. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS OVER TIME Review your full session history — how long you focused, how many distractions you logged, and whether you completed each session. Watch your consistency improve week over week. EARN ACHIEVEMENTS Unlock achievements as you build better focus habits. Hit milestones like completing your first session, maintaining a 7-day streak, reaching a score of 80+, or becoming an Elite performer. Every badge is earned, not given. WORKS ON IPHONE AND IPAD FocusGuard is designed for both iPhone and iPad, so you can stay focused whether you're working at your desk or on the go. SIMPLE. HONEST. EFFECTIVE. No complicated habit trackers. No gamification gimmicks. Just focused work, honest tracking, and real rewards for real discipline. SUBSCRIPTION FocusGuard requires a subscription to use: • Monthly: $1.99/month • Annual: $19.99/year Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://focus-guard-balajidamodaran.replit.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Getting Things Done4 screens
DeepFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DeepFocus at 5.0 against Getting Things Done's 1.0. Getting Things Done's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Getting Things Done asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DeepFocus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Getting Things Done versus DeepFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGetting Things DoneDeepFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDylan BruschiBalaji Damodaran

Customer experience

Getting Things Done

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

DeepFocus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Getting Things Done

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DeepFocus

Subscriptions2
  • FocusGuard Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • FocusGuard Premium Annual$19.991 Year

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.
Which has better reviews, Getting Things Done or DeepFocus?
DeepFocus is rated higher. Getting Things Done averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DeepFocus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Getting Things Done or DeepFocus have ads?
Neither Getting Things Done nor DeepFocus shows ads.

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