Deep Focus Timer ∞ vs DayFuse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Deep Focus Timer ∞
A minimalist, full-screen countdown timer designed to eliminate distractions. Set custom durations, start with one tap, and focus on your task with a clean visual display and customizable alarms. Ideal for studying, work sessions, or any activity requiring focused time.
- One-tap start with custom durations
- Full-screen visual countdown
- Screen stays awake during sessions
- Multiple completion tones
- Minimal, dark-mode-first interface
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A clean, full-screen countdown timer for any task. Pick a duration. Tap start. The screen becomes a quiet, full-bleed countdown. When time is up, an alarm plays. That's the whole product. WHO IT'S FOR - Studying for a test - Time-boxing a deep work block - Kitchen timing while you cook - Reading sessions - A short nap or rest - Any other moment that needs a clean countdown without distractions FEATURES - One-tap start with custom durations from 1 minute to several hours - Full-screen visual countdown — your phone shows the timer, nothing else - Screen stays awake during a session, no auto-lock interruptions - Multiple completion tones to pick from - Minimal, dark-mode-first interface designed to disappear once you're focused WHY DEEP FOCUS TIMER - Made by a small studio that uses it every day - No subscription, no accounts, no streak guilt - Doesn't try to be more than a timer Set it. Start it. Get to work.
DayFuse
This task manager helps you stay organized with reliable reminders, even when the app is closed. It offers flexible organization options, a clear overview of your day, and a simple, distraction-free interface.
- Reliable reminders that fire on time
- Cloud sync across devices
- Priorities and status tracking
- Tasks grouped by day and week
- Recurring task scheduling
- Tagging for task organization
- Search functionality
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DayFuse is a clean, fast task manager built to keep your day on track. Capture what needs doing, set a due date and time, and get a reliable reminder when it matters — even when the app is closed. WHY DAYFUSE • Reminders that actually fire. Schedule a task with a time and DayFuse notifies you on the dot. • Everything in sync. Your tasks live in the cloud and stay current across your devices. • Built for speed. Quick-add a task in seconds, or use the full form when you need details. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY • Priorities (low, medium, high) and status (to do, in progress, done) • Tasks grouped by day — Overdue, Today, Tomorrow, This Week, Later • Recurring tasks: daily, weekly (pick the days), or monthly • Tags to group related work • Powerful search across everything SEE THE BIG PICTURE • Today view with a daily progress ring and your next reminders • Timeline with Day and Week layouts to plan ahead • A motivating nudge every time you finish something MADE TO FEEL GOOD • Beautiful light and dark themes • Swipe to complete or delete • Simple, distraction-free design DayFuse is free to use. Create an account, add your first task, and make today count. Questions or feedback? Email hello@codewithromi.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DayFuse at every 6 days against Deep Focus Timer ∞'s every 3 months. DayFuse also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Deep Focus Timer ∞ against 5.0 for DayFuse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
Deep Focus Timer ∞ ships an update every 3 months, DayFuse every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Deep Focus Timer ∞ | DayFuse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 辰巳家有限公司 | Romain Tomlinson |
Customer experience
Deep Focus Timer ∞
DayFuse
In-app purchases
Deep Focus Timer ∞
No in-app purchases
DayFuse
No in-app purchases
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