Comparison

Deebo vs SmartFocus

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

Head to head
About

Deebo

Organize notes, ideas, and projects with customizable fields and collections. Collaborate with others, attach files, and sync across devices. Explore templates for quick setup.

Highlights
  • Customizable field types
  • Organize in collections and subcollections
  • Attach files to records
  • Collaborate with shared collections
  • Sync across devices
  • Browse templates
Features
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Build the perfect space to save your ideas, track things in your life, organize your projects, and more with Deebo! Organize your notes in collections, with 20+ custom field types to make your records as open-ended or strict as you need. - Collaborate with shared collections - Attach files to records - Sync across devices instantly - Organize complex data with subcollections - Browse templates to easily set up collections

About

SmartFocus

Features
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YOU ALREADY KNOW THE FEELING You sit down to work. You open your phone for one thing — and 40 minutes later you're deep in social media, watching clips, scrolling through nothing. It's not your fault. These apps are designed to keep you hooked. SmartFocus blocks distracting apps the moment you activate Focus mode — so you can actually get things done. ------ THE PROBLEM WITH WILLPOWER Every day, you tell yourself you'll stay focused. But then: - You pick up your phone "just to check" - One notification leads to ten minutes of scrolling - You open Instagram "for a second" and lose half an hour - By the end of the day, you wonder where the time went Sound familiar? Willpower alone doesn't work against apps built to be addictive. You need a system. ------ HOW SMARTFOCUS WORKS SmartFocus connects directly with iOS Focus modes. When you activate a Focus mode — Work, Study, Sleep, or any custom one — SmartFocus instantly blocks the apps you've chosen. No delays. No workarounds. Just a clean shield screen reminding you: you're in focus mode. 1. Create a filter preset (e.g., "Work", "Study", "Deep Focus") 2. Choose which apps and categories to block 3. Link it to your iOS Focus mode That's it. Focus on, distractions off. ------ CUSTOM FILTERS FOR EVERY MOMENT Not all focus is the same. During work, you might block social media but keep messaging open. During study, you might block everything except reference apps. At night, you might block games and news. SmartFocus lets you create unlimited filter presets — each with its own name, color, and app selection. Switch between them effortlessly as your day changes. ------ BLOCK APPS AND ENTIRE CATEGORIES Don't waste time picking apps one by one. SmartFocus lets you block entire categories at once — all social media, all games, all entertainment — with a single tap. Or get specific and choose individual apps. Your call. ------ THE SHIELD SCREEN When you try to open a blocked app, you won't see the app. Instead, you'll see a calm shield screen telling you exactly which filter is active. A simple reminder that you chose to focus — and a gentle nudge to get back on track. No guilt. No lectures. Just clarity. ------ BUILT FOR PRIVACY SmartFocus uses Apple's Screen Time framework. Your data stays on your device. We never see which apps you use, which ones you block, or how you spend your time. Your focus is your business. ------ PERFECT FOR - Students who need to lock in during exams and study sessions - Remote workers fighting the pull of social media at home - Professionals who want distraction-free deep work blocks - Parents managing their own screen habits - Anyone trying to build healthier digital routines - People with ADHD looking for external structure ------ WHAT MAKES SMARTFOCUS DIFFERENT - Native iOS Focus integration — works with the system, not against it - Instant blocking — no timers, no delays, no friction - Custom presets — different rules for different moments - Category blocking — block all social media with one tap - Beautiful shield screen — calm, not punishing - Completely private — all data stays on your device ------ GET STARTED FREE Download SmartFocus and set up your first filter in under a minute. No ads. No tracking. No nonsense. Just focus, the way it should be. Take back your time. Download SmartFocus today.

Screenshots

Deebo4 screens
SmartFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartFocus at none against Deebo's 2. Deebo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Deebo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SmartFocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deebo ships an update every 2 weeks, SmartFocus every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Deebo versus SmartFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeeboSmartFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPutbit, LLCSelim Zoughlami

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Deebo

Subscriptions2
  • Deebo Plus$2.991 Month
  • Deebo Plus$19.991 Year
None

SmartFocus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deebo free?
Deebo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartFocus free?
SmartFocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Deebo or SmartFocus have ads?
Neither Deebo nor SmartFocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deebo or SmartFocus?
Deebo ships an update every 2 weeks, and SmartFocus every 8 days. Most recently, Deebo was updated on October 30, 2026 and SmartFocus on October 12, 2026.

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