GitHouse vs Denkna
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GitHouse
This app helps developers improve coding habits and track project progress with a Pomodoro timer. It visualizes focused work sessions as a GitHub-style contribution grid, making productivity measurable and visible. Connect with a community of builders and stay accountable to your goals.
- Pomodoro timer for focus sessions
- GitHub-style contribution grid visualization
- Track multiple projects
- Public Lounge for progress sharing
- Community inspiration and connection
- Productivity accountability
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GitHouse – Be Efficient, Code Better GitHouse is a Pomodoro timer built for developers who want to track their project progress and build better coding habits by staying focused and efficient. It’s more than just a timer—it’s a habit tracker that turns your coding sessions into a GitHub-style contribution grid, making your productivity measurable and visible. How it works: Start a focus session with the Pomodoro timer, and GitHouse logs your uninterrupted work time. Each session updates your grid—just like commits on GitHub—so you can see your streaks and stay consistent. Why use it? - Track multiple projects – organize your time across different work, side projects or leetcode time - Your focus grid is a Public Lounge – showcase your lounge and let others see your progress and maybe join you - See what others are building – get inspired by programmers working on cool projects (maybe work with them?) - A hub for focused work – think of it as your productivity copilot, keeping you accountable If you’re looking for a way to build better coding habits, stay on track with your projects, and connect with a community of builders, GitHouse is for you. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/aaya.ai/git-house-terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/aaya.ai/git-house-privacy
Denkna
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You didn't open that app. Your thumb did. Denkna puts a pause between your impulse and your action. You choose which apps you open too much - TikTok, Instagram, Reels, Shorts - and Denkna blocks them with a simple question: why are you opening this? No lecture, no guilt trip. Just a moment to think. Often that's enough to put your phone back down. FREE, ALWAYS • Block as many apps as you like • The why-question and an honest answer • A wait timer of 5 to 60 seconds before you're let through • The off switch has a wait timer too — no more switching it all off on impulse • Today's numbers DENKNA PLUS • Schedules: Denkna switches itself on at set times • Full lockdown: everything locked until you enter your code • Weekly report: where your thumb has been taking you • Your real screen time, every day • The Home Screen widget Already using Denkna before this update? You keep everything — free, forever. PRIVACY THE WAY IT SHOULD BE Everything stays on your device. No account, no ads, no reselling your data. Denkna uses Apple's official Screen Time technology (Family Controls). See denkna.nl/privacy. Denkna doesn't make your phone useless. It makes it yours again. Denkna Plus is €2.00 per month with a 7-day free trial. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ — Privacy policy: https://denkna.nl/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Denkna at none against GitHouse's 2. GitHouse's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. GitHouse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Denkna asks for nothing beyond the download.
GitHouse ships an update fortnightly, Denkna every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GitHouse | Denkna |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Generation Aaya LLC | Tygo Suurenbroek |
In-app purchases
GitHouse
- Premium Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Premium Annual14 Days trial$9.991 Year
Denkna
No in-app purchases









