Deep Flow vs Capsla
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Deep Flow
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DeepFlow helps you block distractions and understand your digital habits with ethereal simplicity. In a world of endless notifications and infinite scrolls, your attention is constantly under attack. DeepFlow gives you the power to fight backβwithout the complexity of other apps or the burden of expensive subscriptions. COMPLETELY FREE Unlike other screen time apps that charge $100+ per year, DeepFlow is 100% free. No subscriptions. No premium tiers. No hidden costs. Just powerful tools to help you focus. PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on YOUR device. DeepFlow never collects or transmits personal information to external servers. Your digital habits are nobody's business but yours. POWERFUL APP BLOCKING Toggle focus mode to silence noisy apps instantly. Create custom block lists and regain your deep work state without interruptions. Whether you're studying, working, or spending time with family, always stay present. BEAUTIFUL ANALYTICS Visualize your daily digital habits with stunning, interactive charts. Understand where your time goes with weekly overviews, category breakdowns, and productivity metrics that help you see patterns and make meaningful changes. MINDFUL BREAKS DeepFlow cares about your wellbeing. Scheduled breathing exercises and eye-strain relief reminders keep you healthy while you work. Take intentional pauses that refresh your mind and body. APP LIMITS Set daily time limits for specific apps or categories. When time is up, the app is gently paused for the day. Build healthier habits without willpower alone. UNDERSTAND YOUR HABITS β’ Weekly Overview: Track progress with visual charts showing daily patterns β’ Category Analysis: See time spent across different app categories β’ Productivity Metrics: Measure focus improvements over time β’ Trend Insights: Spot patterns and celebrate wins PERFECT FOR β’ Students who need to focus during study sessions β’ Professionals minimizing workplace distractions β’ Parents wanting better screen time balance β’ Anyone seeking a healthier relationship with technology β’ Digital minimalists who value simplicity WHY DEEPFLOW? Most screen time apps overwhelm you with features or lock everything behind paywalls. DeepFlow is different. We believe everyone deserves powerful focus tools, beautiful design, and complete privacy, without paying a premium. Download DeepFlow today and rediscover what you can accomplish when you're truly focused. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: hello@signalappstudio.com
Capsla
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Capsla is a quiet Pomodoro timer for studying, deep work and anything that needs your full attention. Set your focus length, short and long breaks, and the number of cycles. Block distracting apps while you focus: Capsla asks for Screen Time access and lifts the block the moment the phase ends. The timer is wherever you look: in a Live Activity and the Dynamic Island, on the Lock Screen, in the Smart Stack on Apple Watch, in widgets, in Control Center and on the Action button. Ask Siri to pause or start, and the answer comes with a card and buttons for the next step. You rarely need to open the app. Notifications do real work. A quiet heads-up a few minutes before focus ends, a signal when a phase is over, buttons to start the break or the next focus right from the banner, and a reminder if you forget to come back after a break. Statistics show where your attention went: net focus time by week, month and all time, a chart by day, the hours you focus best, days in a row and time by tag. History starts the day you install Capsla, and the app never fills in numbers it did not record. Export all of it as a CSV file whenever you like. On iOS 27, the statistics widget can fill a whole Home Screen page. FEATURES β’ Custom focus and break lengths from 1 to 999 minutes, 1 to 10 cycles β’ Block distracting apps during focus β’ Add one or five minutes to a running focus β’ Live Activity, Dynamic Island, Lock Screen and Apple Watch Smart Stack β’ Timer and statistics widgets, a Control Center control, the Action button β’ Siri and Shortcuts: start, pause, resume, skip a break, ask how long you focused today β’ Tags with icons and colors; a Focus filter can pick the tag for you β’ 16 sounds and three vibration patterns, chosen separately for each phase β’ Calm animated backgrounds, including a slow breathing mode β’ Dark Mode, VoiceOver, larger text and increased contrast β’ 17 languages BUILT HONESTLY No ads. The core of Capsla, including the timer, app blocking, statistics, tags, widgets and Siri, is free and stays free. There are no screens asking you to buy anything, and no buttons that stop working until you pay. There is no Capsla account. Tags and focus history sync only through your own iCloud; settings stay on your iPhone. The Privacy screen lists every event the app has sent, a real list from your device, and two switches turn collection off.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Capsla at weekly against Deep Flow's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Deep Flow ships an update monthly, Capsla weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Deep Flow | Capsla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tejeshwar Amirthy | Ramiz Kichibekov |
In-app purchases
Deep Flow
No in-app purchases
Capsla
No in-app purchases









