Comparison

Deep Work Everyday vs Simple5

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

Head to head
About

Deep Work Everyday

Features
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Do your best work, consistently. Deep work everyday helps you to get into the habit of deep work. Habits are what we are, and it is very hard to build them from scratch. A space rocket burns %80 of it’s fuel in the first minute. That’s when the gravity is at it’s strongest point to pull it back. Same with side projects, same with habits. Building the momentum is the hardest. Deep Work Everyday is here to help build that momentum. An app with a start and end; 14 chapters, starting today. Each one starts with quote, followed by a pomodoro session. Once done, a short article gets unlocked. New chapters everyday; You can't rush your way through it though. You can unlock a single chapter in one day. So you need to show up and do the work. Along the way, the app helps you stay on track: - Smart reminders nudge you when it’s time to work,Β  - Live Activities keep your timer visible on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island andΒ  - Widgets bring your daily quote or your grid-style progress right to your Home Screen.Β  - Your streak, total deep-work time and momentum are all captured in a clean analytics view, giving you a clear sense of how far you’ve come. A point of view; They are nothing more than perspective on creativity and building things. Some may resonate with you some may not. Hopefully they will provide the little push that you need to build this new habit.

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Simple5

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Add up to 5 daily tasks by tapping the blue plus, then tap to complete or swipe left for 5-minute reminders. Each new day automatically gives you a fresh, clean slate to focus on what matters most. While other task apps overwhelm you with endless features and infinite task lists, Simple5 embraces the power of constraints. You're limited to just 5 tasks per day - not as a restriction, but as liberation from digital clutter and decision paralysis. This isn't random - it's based on cognitive science showing our brains can effectively prioritize maximum 5 items at once. When you can only choose 5 things, you automatically choose the RIGHT 5 things. When adding your tasks, you naturally consider the most important things you want to do. The app relies on that. Furthermore, you cannot delete your tasks once they have been written down. This is because it is not possible to "delete" something that has been written down with pen and paper. Choose how you want to spend your time wisely! Add up to 5 daily tasks by tapping the blue plus, then tap to complete or swipe left for 5-minute reminders. Each new day automatically gives you a fresh, clean slate to focus on what matters most. Key Features: * 5-task daily limit forces real prioritization * Automatic priority numbering (1-5) * Daily reset - no overwhelming backlog * Tap to complete, swipe for reminders * Built-in tutorial for instant understanding * Share your daily list as simple text * Clean, distraction-free design Why should I spend money: * No Subscriptions - Pay once, own forever * No Ads - Completely clean experience * Privacy First - Your tasks stay on your device * Thoughtful Design - Every detail carefully crafted * Quality Focus - Built for effectiveness, not feature bloat

Screenshots

Deep Work Everyday4 screens
Simple54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Deep Work Everyday at $0.99 against Simple5's $4.99. Simple5's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Deep Work Everyday costs $0.99 and Simple5 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deep Work Everyday ships an update every 4 months, Simple5 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Deep Work Everyday versus Simple5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeep Work EverydaySimple5
Price$0.99 β€” better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrift AppsChristopher Fuchs

In-app purchases

None

Deep Work Everyday

No in-app purchases

None

Simple5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deep Work Everyday free?
Deep Work Everyday costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple5 free?
Simple5 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Deep Work Everyday or Simple5 have ads?
Neither Deep Work Everyday nor Simple5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deep Work Everyday or Simple5?
Deep Work Everyday ships an update every 4 months, and Simple5 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Deep Work Everyday was updated on October 15, 2026 and Simple5 on October 19, 2026.

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