Comparison

Prime Timer vs Deepflow Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

Prime Timer

A minimalist and elegant timer designed for efficiency and focus. It offers haptic and acoustic feedback, supports dark mode, and integrates deeply with iOS features like widgets and Live Activities. Ideal for various activities requiring precise timing.

Highlights
  • Minimalist and elegant design
  • Haptic and acoustic feedback
  • iOS Home Screen Widgets
  • Live Activity on Lock Screen
  • Control Center integration
  • System Alarm notification
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A timer you'll love. Minimalist. Satisfying. Beautiful. Optimized for efficiency. Completely free. Handcrafted specifically for iPhone & iPad. Ultimate simplicity. No clutter. Pure focus. With with haptic and acoustic feedback. And attention to the last detail. Supports dark mode. Deeply integrated into iOS. Comes with: • Widgets in different sizes for your Home Screen • a Live Activity with a progress bar on your Lock Screen • Control Buttons to start or stop your timer right from Control Center or with your iPhone's Action Button • a System Alarm when the time is up, just like the Apple timer Ideal for • working out • focusing • workshops • cooking • preparing a cup of tea or coffee • meditation • speaking on stage If you love fluid productivity apps with attention to every detail – this app is for you!

About

Deepflow Focus Timer

Features
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Deepflow combines a flexible Pomodoro focus timer with automatic app and website blocking so you can lock into deep work faster and stay there longer. FOCUS TIMER FEATURES • Customizable Pomodoro sessions with work/break cycles • Automatic app and website blocking during focus time • Sync sessions across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Track streaks, goals, and total focus minutes • Flexible timer lengths for study, work, or ADHD-friendly routines APP & WEBSITE BLOCKER • Block distracting apps and websites automatically • Pre-made filters for Social Media, Entertainment, Adult Content • Create custom blocklists for different projects • Schedule digital detox windows for mornings and evenings • Blocklists sync across all your devices SCHEDULED SESSIONS • Plan recurring focus sessions by day and time • Pre-made templates for morning routines, study blocks, and work sprints • Set automatic break reminders to prevent burnout • Build consistent deep work habits with calendar integration FOCUS INSIGHTS • Visualize daily, weekly, and monthly focus patterns • Track completed sessions and distraction-free minutes • Monitor streaks to stay motivated • Celebrate wins and identify your most productive hours Perfect for students protecting study time, remote professionals reducing digital overwhelm, and anyone building a healthier relationship with technology.

Screenshots

Prime Timer4 screens
Deepflow Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Prime Timer at none against Deepflow Focus Timer's shown. Prime Timer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). Deepflow Focus Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prime Timer ships an update every 9 days, Deepflow Focus Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Prime Timer versus Deepflow Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrime TimerDeepflow Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMischa HildebrandDeepflow Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

Prime Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Deepflow Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prime Timer free?
Prime Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deepflow Focus Timer free?
Deepflow Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Prime Timer or Deepflow Focus Timer have ads?
Deepflow Focus Timer shows ads; Prime Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Prime Timer or Deepflow Focus Timer?
Prime Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Deepflow Focus Timer every 4 months. Most recently, Prime Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Deepflow Focus Timer on October 6, 2026.

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