Comparison

Lucid vs Jiritsu

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

Head to head
About

Lucid

This tool helps you get work done by blocking distractions and using a focus timer. Track your progress and set goals to improve productivity and reduce interruptions. Optimized for iPad, it offers a privacy-first experience with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Focus timer for set work sessions
  • Distraction blocking to minimize interruptions
  • Activity tracking for productive time
  • Progress visualization with a grid
  • Background audio for enhanced focus
  • Goal setting for daily, weekly, or monthly targets
Features
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Lucid is a focus timer and distraction blocker built to help you actually get work done. Struggling to stay focused? Start a DeepWork session, block distractions on your phone, and make real progress on the tasks that matter. Whether you're studying, writing, coding, or creating, Lucid helps you stay focused and finish what you start. Key Features: Focus Timer – Start 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, or 45-minute deep work sessions Distraction Blocking – Reduce interruptions and stay locked in Activity Tracking – Track your focus sessions and productive time Progress Visualization – See your consistency with a GitHub-style grid Background Audio – Lo-fi music and white noise for better focus Smart Notifications – Gentle alerts to keep your workflow on track Goal Setting – Set daily, weekly, or monthly focus goals iPad Optimized – Designed for larger screens and work setups Perfect for: • Students studying for exams or working on assignments • Creators, writers, and developers building projects • Professionals who need deep focus time • Anyone looking to improve productivity and reduce distractions Privacy First Your data stays on your device. No ads. No tracking. No distractions. Start a focus session and get something done today. Privacy Policy: https://deep-work.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://deep-work.io/terms

About

Jiritsu

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Jiritsu (“self‑discipline” in Japanese) is a focus & productivity app. It adds an intentional breathing pause (ma) before every session, helps you set a clear intent, then reinforces sustained deep focus with gentle friction (exit confirmation, return nudges), a streak calendar, XP & level progression, and achievement badges. Focus Modes: Deep (60m), Pomodoro (25m), Quick (15m), Custom (1–180m) Motivation: Streaks • XP & Levels • Badges Analytics: Weekly / Monthly / Yearly session history Why It Works: Intentional pause → clarity → unbroken attention → daily progress loop Privacy: 100% on‑device storage Reclaim your focus, one intentional pause at a time.

Screenshots

Lucid4 screens
Jiritsu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jiritsu at none against Lucid's 4. Jiritsu also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lucid sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Jiritsu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lucid ships an update fortnightly, Jiritsu every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lucid versus Jiritsu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLucidJiritsu
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaman MamaTAISEI IDE

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Lucid

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Subscription$39.99
  • Lifetime$39.99
None

Jiritsu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lucid free?
Lucid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jiritsu free?
Jiritsu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lucid or Jiritsu have ads?
Neither Lucid nor Jiritsu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lucid or Jiritsu?
Lucid ships an update fortnightly, and Jiritsu every 2 days. Most recently, Lucid was updated on October 24, 2026 and Jiritsu on October 25, 2026.

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