Comparison

Mastery vs FocusFlow Deep Work

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

Head to head
About

Mastery

Features
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Mastery helps you build discipline through repetition. Track any skill. Log your practice. Watch yourself improve, one rep at a time. Whether you are learning something new, training your body, refining your craft, or building steady habits, Mastery gives you a simple system to return to daily. Progress is not about perfection. It is about showing up. Key Features: โ€ข Track any skill or habit with fast, simple logging โ€ข Level system from 1 to 100 to make growth visible โ€ข Milestone titles from Initiate to Master โ€ข Daily logs with notes to record your practice over time โ€ข Clean design built for focus โ€ข The Dojo: a daily show-up journal for steady, meaningful growth The Dojo is a daily practice space built around consistency, not streaks. A place to show up, reflect, and anchor your training in real action. Each day offers a simple scene and choice rooted in practice: body, mind, and spirit. Build discipline. Track progress. Stay with the work.

About

FocusFlow Deep Work

Features
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FocusFlow is the beautiful focus timer that helps you get in the zone and stay there. Track your deep work sessions, build daily streaks, and crush your productivity goals โ€” all wrapped in a stunning dark UI with ambient soundscapes. FOCUS YOUR WAY Classic Pomodoro (25/5), Deep Work (50/10), or create your own custom timer. Set a daily goal and watch your streak grow as you hit it day after day. STAY IN THE ZONE Ambient soundscapes โ€” Forest, Rain, Waves, Cafe, and more. Play in the background during your sessions for distraction-free focus. TRACK EVERYTHING Beautiful stats dashboard showing your weekly progress, total focus time, average session length, and deep work percentage. See your 14-day streak heatmap at a glance. PLAN YOUR SESSIONS Break big goals into focused tasks. Assign pomodoro sessions to each task and watch them complete one pip at a time.

Screenshots

Mastery4 screens
FocusFlow Deep Work4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FocusFlow Deep Work at Free against Mastery's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

FocusFlow Deep Work is free to download; Mastery costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Mastery versus FocusFlow Deep Work: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasteryFocusFlow Deep Work
Price$1.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better15.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size37 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenny JienMahendrasinh Gohil

In-app purchases

None

Mastery

No in-app purchases

None

FocusFlow Deep Work

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mastery free?
Mastery costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocusFlow Deep Work free?
FocusFlow Deep Work is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mastery or FocusFlow Deep Work have ads?
Neither Mastery nor FocusFlow Deep Work shows ads.

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