Comparison

Deep Work vs Stillock

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

Head to head
About

Deep Work

Features
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Transform scattered attention into laser-sharp focus. Achieve more in less time with intelligent sprint sessions and smart productivity tracking. Boost Your Focus by 300% Stop struggling with distractions. Deep Work Zone combines proven productivity techniques with intelligent system monitoring to help you achieve your most important work. KEY FEATURES - Smart Sprint Sessions - Pomodoro timers with intelligent tracking - Task Management - Organize work by priority and cognitive load - Real-Time Analytics - Track productivity patterns and improvements - Battery-Smart Operation - Protects your device while you focus - AI Recommendations - Personalized optimal focus time suggestions - Calendar Integration - Schedule deep work seamlessly What You'll Achieve - Complete Tasks Faster - Smart task-sprint integration increases completion rates - Track Your Progress - Visual analytics show exactly how you're improving - Work Anywhere - Intelligent battery monitoring + offline capability - Reduce Overwhelm - Cognitive load management makes projects manageable - Build Lasting Habits - Daily tracking creates consistent deep work routines Free vs Premium Free: 3 daily sprints, 2 Pomodoros, 5 tasks, basic analytics Premium: Unlimited sessions, advanced reports, AI coaching, calendar sync, premium sounds Privacy Policy: https://kedyt.com/pages/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Stillock

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Stillock blocks the apps that pull at you, for as long as you say. Pick the apps and websites that distract you, choose how long, and start. They stay blocked until the timer ends. No account, no setup maze. FOCUS SESSIONS • Block a group of apps, categories and websites for anywhere from 5 minutes to 3 hours. • Pomodoro: focus in cycles, with short breaks in between. • Strict mode: a session that can't be ended early. • Tag to unlock: end a session only by scanning an NFC tag you keep in another room. • A calm blocked screen, with "5 more minutes" for when you really need it. BLOCKING ON AUTOPILOT • Schedules: block apps automatically every day, like Work from 9 to 5 or Bedtime overnight. • Strict schedules can't be switched off while they run. • Daily limits: allow yourself 30 minutes of social media a day. After that, the apps stay blocked until midnight. • Focus link: block a group automatically while an iOS Focus is on. • Start a session from the Home Screen widget or with Siri, and follow it on the Lock Screen. WATCH YOUR FOCUS ADD UP • Your day streak, with one missed day a week protected. • Your week at a glance, and a recap every Sunday. • Insights: how often you finish, and your best time of day. • Screen time, pickups and the apps that take most of your time, measured on your iPhone. CHALLENGES • Join a focus challenge from the Now tab, with set dates and a daily goal. • Mark the days on a paper calendar and keep a stamp on the You tab when you reach the goal. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Stillock uses Apple's Screen Time to block apps on your device. There's no account, no tracking and no ads. Your data stays on your device and is never sent to us. FREE AND PRO Free: unlimited focus sessions, one block group, Pomodoro, challenges, your day streak and one "5 more minutes" a day. Stillock Pro adds more groups, schedules, daily limits, strict mode, Tag to unlock, type to quit, a 5-minute break, your own message on the blocked screen, unlocks per day from none to five, Focus link, insights, Screen Time numbers, streak protection and the Sunday recap. Stillock Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, billed monthly or yearly. The yearly plan starts with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal is charged within the 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://stillock.magalar.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://stillock.magalar.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Deep Work4 screens
Stillock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stillock at fortnightly against Deep Work's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Deep Work sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Stillock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deep Work ships an update every 7 months, Stillock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Deep Work versus Stillock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeep WorkStillock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElhassnaoui YassineYAGIZ ADA UMUR

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Deep Work

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Stillock

Subscriptions2
  • Stillock Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Stillock Annual Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Deep Work free?
Deep Work is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stillock free?
Stillock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deep Work or Stillock have ads?
Neither Deep Work nor Stillock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deep Work or Stillock?
Deep Work ships an update every 7 months, and Stillock fortnightly. Most recently, Deep Work was updated on October 28, 2026 and Stillock on November 5, 2026.

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