Comparison

Laps vs DeepWork.io

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

Head to head
About

Laps

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications during work sessions. As you complete focus sessions, you virtually travel through real cities on a map, unlocking new routes and building a streak. Track your progress with detailed statistics for each session.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Gamified focus sessions
  • Virtual city exploration
  • Progress tracking
  • Focus streak building
  • Unlock new routes
Features
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How to use Laps: 1. Start runs to block distracting apps while you work — every run moves you through a real city on the map. 2. Explore global cities and unlock new routes as you build you streak. 3. Track your progress with a full stats breakdown of every run If you want to focus and achieve your goals, Laps will help you get there. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.uselaps.com/privacypolicy

About

DeepWork.io

This tool helps you get work done by blocking distractions and using a focus timer. Track your progress and set goals to improve productivity and reduce interruptions. Optimized for iPad, it offers a privacy-first experience with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Focus timer for set work sessions
  • Distraction blocking to minimize interruptions
  • Activity tracking for productive time
  • Progress visualization with a grid
  • Background audio for enhanced focus
  • Goal setting for daily, weekly, or monthly targets
Features
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DeepWork.io is a focus timer and distraction blocker built to help you actually get work done. Struggling to stay focused? Start a DeepWork session, block distractions on your phone, and make real progress on the tasks that matter. Whether you're studying, writing, coding, or creating, DeepWork helps you stay focused and finish what you start. Key Features: Focus Timer – Start 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, or 45-minute deep work sessions Distraction Blocking – Reduce interruptions and stay locked in Activity Tracking – Track your focus sessions and productive time Progress Visualization – See your consistency with a GitHub-style grid Background Audio – Lo-fi music and white noise for better focus Smart Notifications – Gentle alerts to keep your workflow on track Goal Setting – Set daily, weekly, or monthly focus goals iPad Optimized – Designed for larger screens and work setups Perfect for: • Students studying for exams or working on assignments • Creators, writers, and developers building projects • Professionals who need deep focus time • Anyone looking to improve productivity and reduce distractions Privacy First Your data stays on your device. No ads. No tracking. No distractions. Start a focus session and get something done today. Privacy Policy: https://deep-work.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://deep-work.io/terms

Screenshots

Laps4 screens
DeepWork.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DeepWork.io at none against Laps's shown. Laps's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (26 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Laps sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and DeepWork.io sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Laps against 5.0 for DeepWork.io. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Laps ships an update every 3 days, DeepWork.io fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Laps versus DeepWork.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapsDeepWork.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (26 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKwabena OhemengRaman Mama

Customer experience

Laps

All ratings26 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DeepWork.io

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Laps

Subscriptions4
  • Early Adopter 1 Week7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Early Adopter 1 Month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Early Adopter 1 Year Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Early Adopter 1 Year7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • Restore Streak$0.99
  • 1,000 Laps Points$8.99
  • 2,800 Laps Points$22.99
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  • 5,000 Laps Points$36.99
  • 13,500 Laps Points$89.99
4 purchases

DeepWork.io

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Subscription$39.99
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Laps free?
Laps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeepWork.io free?
DeepWork.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Laps or DeepWork.io?
Laps and DeepWork.io are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 26 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Laps or DeepWork.io have ads?
Laps shows ads; DeepWork.io does not.
Which is updated more often, Laps or DeepWork.io?
Laps ships an update every 3 days, and DeepWork.io fortnightly. Most recently, Laps was updated on August 6, 2026 and DeepWork.io on August 15, 2026.

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