Comparison

SimpliFocus vs DayPace

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

Head to head
About

SimpliFocus

This app offers a distraction-free environment to boost productivity. It features a minimalist timer and session tracking, allowing users to focus on tasks without clutter or complex interfaces. Designed for simplicity, it helps users achieve deep work and accomplish their goals.

Highlights
  • Instant focus with one tap
  • Minimalist Pomodoro-inspired timer
  • Session tracking with streaks
  • Lock screen and Live Activities support
  • Customizable session and break times
  • Ad-free and clutter-free interface
Features
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SimpliFocus Focus Made Effortless Instant focus. Zero distractions. One tap is all it takes. Tired of complicated productivity apps that only add clutter to your day? SimpliFocus gives you everything you need and nothing you don’t, to actually get things done. No noise. No bloat. Just pure, calming focus. Why You’ll Love SimpliFocus: • Start Focusing in Seconds Open the app and tap “Start.” That’s it. The rest fades away so you can dive in. • Minimal, Beautiful Timer Work and rest in gentle cycles with a clean Pomodoro-inspired timer that keeps you centered, not stressed. • Designed to Disappear Track sessions and see your streaks only when you want—no pressure, no dashboards, no overwhelm. • Lock Screen & Live Activities Keep your focus front and center—even when your phone is locked. • Customizable, Not Complicated Tweak your session and break times in seconds. Only the essentials, all on one screen. • Absolutely No Clutter No ads. No sign-ups. No endless menus. Just focus. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or just want a calmer day, SimpliFocus lets you do more—with less. Make space for deep work. Clear your mind. Finish what matters. Download SimpliFocus today and rediscover what you can do when nothing gets in your way.

About

DayPace

Features
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DayPace is a calm, personal work-hours tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch. Track your workday without turning it into a spreadsheet. Start work, pause for breaks, resume, and finish with one tap. Forgot to tap? Add the time you meant with a simple “At…” entry. DayPace gives you a clear daily dashboard with your current state, worked time, break time, remaining time, target progress, and a complete-by estimate. Set your daily target, then let the app keep the record clean. The timeline turns your day into something you can actually understand: work blocks, break blocks, a Now marker, and a target marker. Tap a block or entry to safely edit or delete a mistaken time. On Apple Watch, DayPace is built for quick wrist-based tracking. Start work, start breaks, resume, and finish without pulling out your phone. A Watch complication shows today’s progress from the watch face. Your hours stay backed up with private iCloud backup and recovery. Phone and Watch sync are designed to be clear and reviewable, with simple conflict handling when device timelines disagree. DayPace also includes a Data & Backup screen with iCloud status, pending events, CSV export, JSON backup export, and JSON import. DayPace Pro unlocks tracking, Apple Watch access, backup, and timeline editing. If Pro access lapses, your saved hours remain visible and exportable. Simple by design: one job, clear hours, no clients, projects, invoices, or payroll clutter. Your workday, clearly kept. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ DayPace Terms: https://josealb.github.io/daypace/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://josealb.github.io/daypace/privacy.html

Screenshots

SimpliFocus4 screens
DayPace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpliFocus at none against DayPace's 2. SimpliFocus also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DayPace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SimpliFocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpliFocus ships an update every 5 days, DayPace every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SimpliFocus versus DayPace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpliFocusDayPace
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh WoodJose Alberto Soler Garcia

In-app purchases

None

SimpliFocus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DayPace

Subscriptions2
  • DayPace Pro Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • DayPace Pro Annual14 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is SimpliFocus free?
SimpliFocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DayPace free?
DayPace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimpliFocus or DayPace have ads?
Neither SimpliFocus nor DayPace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpliFocus or DayPace?
SimpliFocus ships an update every 5 days, and DayPace every 11 days. Most recently, SimpliFocus was updated on October 4, 2026 and DayPace on September 29, 2026.

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