Comparison

Sequence vs DeepFlow

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

Head to head
About

Sequence

Features
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Séquence est un minuteur Pomodoro minimaliste conçu pour vous aider à rester concentré et productif. Sans inscription, sans publicité et sans distractions, Séquence vous permet de vous plonger directement dans vos cycles de travail et de pause. Que vous soyez en train d’étudier, de travailler ou de faire une pause consciente, Séquence vous offre le rythme et la maîtrise dont vous avez besoin pour rester dans le flow. Fonctionnalités : - Minuteur Pomodoro simple (25/5/15 minutes) - Design sombre et élégant inspiré de Black Mirror - Pas de connexion, pas d’Internet requis - Notifications par vibration et son - Durées personnalisables pour chaque session - Interface épurée, sans distraction ** Screenshots generate with the help of https://hotpot.ai/ **

About

DeepFlow

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A minimalist focus timer built for people who value simplicity over gimmicks. No coins to collect. No plants to grow. Just you, a timer, and the work that matters. **Why another timer app?** Most productivity apps try to motivate you with games, rewards, and complicated systems. But if you struggle with procrastination and distraction, the last thing you need is another app competing for your attention. This is the opposite. A clean, distraction-free timer designed to help you start a focus session and actually finish it. **How it works** The Pomodoro Technique is simple: work in focused sprints, take short breaks, repeat. Research shows this method improves concentration, reduces mental fatigue, and helps you get things done without burning out. 1. Choose a task 2. Start a focus session (25 minutes by default) 3. Work until the timer ends 4. Take a short break (5 minutes) 5. After 4 sessions, take a long break That's it. No complexity. No learning curve. Open the app and start. **Built for deep work** Deep work requires eliminating distractions. The interface stays minimal so your mind stays on your task. No social features. No notifications begging you to come back. No ads interrupting your flow state. Just a timer that does exactly what a timer should do. **For students and professionals** Whether you need a study timer for exam preparation, a work timer for remote work, or simply a way to beat procrastination and stay focused, this app adapts to your workflow. Use it for: - Studying and homework - Writing and creative work - Coding and development - Reading and research - Any task requiring sustained concentration **Features** Simple session tracking See your completed focus sessions at a glance. Statistics show your progress over days and weeks so you can understand your productivity patterns. Customizable intervals Adjust focus time, short breaks, and long breaks to match how you work best. Some people thrive with 25-minute sessions. Others prefer 50-minute deep work blocks. You decide. Minimal interface A clean timer. Clear typography. No clutter. Designed to be opened, used, and closed so you can focus on what actually matters. Break reminders Notifications tell you when your session ends and when your break is over. Step away from the screen. Rest your eyes. Come back refreshed. No account required Your data stays on your device. No sign-ups, no passwords, no cloud sync unless you want it. **What this app will not do** This app will not gamify your productivity. It will not reward you with virtual currency or unlock achievements. It will not add features just because other apps have them. Minimalist means saying no to everything that does not directly help you focus. **The philosophy** Productivity is not about apps. It is about doing the work. The best tool is the one that gets out of your way and lets you start. If you have tried complicated systems and found yourself spending more time managing the system than doing actual work, this app is for you. If you want a simple timer that respects your time and attention, this app is for you. **Start your first session today** Download the app. Set a timer. Begin. No tutorials. No complicated onboarding. No friction between you and focused work. Your time is limited. Spend it on what matters.

Screenshots

Sequence4 screens
DeepFlow3 screens

Verdict

The call

Sequence and DeepFlow are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sequence versus DeepFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequenceDeepFlow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTART.ITAdrien Blanc

In-app purchases

None

Sequence

No in-app purchases

None

DeepFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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