Comparison

Deep vs Rotting

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

Head to head
About

Deep

Features
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Deep is your companion on the journey to mastery, built around the famous 10,000-hour rule. Whether you're learning to code, mastering an instrument, or developing expertise in your profession, Deep helps you track the deliberate practice needed to achieve true expertise. With a simple tap, you can start a focused session, and Deep automatically logs your time. Your hours are organized by day, week, and month, giving you a clear view of your progress toward the 10,000-hour milestone. Deep’s clean and distraction-free interface ensures that you stay focused on what truly mattersβ€”putting in the hours. Deep also provides a clear, visual representation of your progress, helping you stay motivated as you move closer to mastery. The experience is streamlined and free of unnecessary features, making it easy to focus on consistent practice. Privacy is built into Deep’s core. Your data remains yours, with no tracking or data collection, giving you complete peace of mind while you focus on your craft. Deep makes it simple to stay committed to your goals. Every session brings you one step closer to mastering your chosen pursuit. EULA : https://iamrahulrao.notion.site/End-User-License-Agreement-EULA-170aa0e3dde080709a69f57e161ddbc3 Privacy policy: https://iamrahulrao.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-04124276404f4a6abf4ffd2f0f5fa198

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Rotting

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POV: You've had enough doomscrolling. Your attention span is cooked. The brainrot is real. You open your phone to check the time and suddenly you've lost 45 minutes to short-form videos. It's time to take control. Welcome to Rottingβ€”the anti-app designed to help you reclaim your focus, heal your dopamine receptors, and protect your peace. In a world engineered to steal your attention, doing absolutely nothing is the ultimate act of rebellion. We are constantly overstimulated, overwhelmed, and connected to a digital matrix that drains our energy. Rotting is your sanctuary. It is a dedicated space on your phone where the only goal is to disconnect. HOW IT WORKS The rules are brutally simple, yet incredibly challenging: 1. Open the app. 2. Put your phone down. 3. Do absolutely nothing. As long as you leave your phone untouched, your session timer will track your progress. But if you pick up your phone, leave the screen, or succumb to the urge to check your notifications, the timer immediately stops. No cap, this is the ultimate mindfulness challenge. THE AESTHETIC OF NOTHINGNESS Rotting isn't just a utility; it's a visual experience. We've crafted a breathtaking, minimalist liquid glass aesthetic that feels premium and calming. As you disconnect, you'll be accompanied by an interactive, dynamic starfield background that slowly shifts and responds to your presence. It's a digital zen garden designed to soothe your mind before you lock your screen and step away. BUILD YOUR AURA Consistency is the key to breaking bad habits. - Track your sessions over time with our beautiful history visualizations. - Maintain your daily streak by hitting your completely customizable daily 'Nothing' goal. - Watch your screen time drop as your mindfulness minutes increase. - Unlock beautiful confetti celebrations when you hit your milestones. FLEXIBILITY FOR THE REAL WORLD We know you can't always have the app open. That's why we included the ability to log manual time. Spent 30 minutes meditating, reading a physical book, or just staring at the ceiling? You can add that custom time directly into your history to keep your aura strong and your streaks alive. GENTLE NUDGES We use entirely local, privacy-respecting notifications to gently remind you when it's time to take a break. No spam, no annoying alerts. Just a soft nudge reminding you that it's okay to unplug for a moment. PREMIUM: UNLOCK FOREVER Rotting offers a simple, one-time lifetime unlock to access premium features. No annoying recurring subscriptions. - Unlock your complete, unlimited session history. - Remove all limits on logging past offline sessions. - Support indie development and the fight against the attention economy. WHY "ROTTING"? "Bed rotting" has become a viral term for lying in bed and doing nothing. We are reclaiming this concept. Instead of rotting away while doomscrolling, we invite you to mindfully rot. To intentionally pause. To let your brain rest, recover, and reset. THE BENEFITS OF DOING NOTHING - Drastically reduce your daily screen time. - Lower anxiety and combat digital burnout. - Improve your attention span and deep work capabilities. - Heal your dopamine pathways by reducing constant high-stimulus input. - Reconnect with the physical world and your own thoughts. It's time to escape the matrix. Touch grass (virtually). Get back into your lane. Unplugged, unbothered, and thriving. Join the movement. Download Rotting today, put your phone down, and finally experience the luxury of absolutely nothing.

Screenshots

Deep4 screens
Rotting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deep at none against Rotting's 1. Rotting's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Rotting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Deep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Deep versus Rotting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeepRotting
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRahul RaoAnas Lakhani

In-app purchases

None

Deep

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rotting

One-time1
  • Rotting Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Deep free?
Deep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rotting free?
Rotting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deep or Rotting have ads?
Neither Deep nor Rotting shows ads.

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