Comparison

Anchor vs Deep Work

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

Head to head
About

Anchor

Features
Read full description

Anchor is a focus timer with a twist: it only works when your phone is face-down. Set your time, flip your phone onto a flat surface, and the timer starts automatically. Lift it early? Session broken. Stay committed until the timer ends, and you've earned your focus. WHY ANCHOR? • No willpower required — flip and forget • No apps to block, no settings to configure • Visual proof: red for broken, green for complete • Session history calendar to track your progress HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your focus duration (1-30 minutes free, up to 4 hours with Pro) 2. Place your phone face-down on any flat surface 3. The timer starts automatically when gravity detects the position 4. Stay focused. Your phone stays down. That's it. ANCHOR PRO (One-Time Purchase) • Unlock sessions up to 4 hours • Perfect for deep work, studying, or creative sessions • No subscription — pay once, own forever The simplest way to put your phone down and actually focus.

About

Deep Work

Features
Read full description

Master Your Focus with Funpatsu. Funpatsu is a minimalist focus timer designed for those who value simplicity and deep work. Developed by Baco Labs, it strips away the noise, allowing you to concentrate on what truly matters: your goals. Key Features: - Minimalist Interface: No distractions, just your timer and your task. - Deep Work Sessions: Tailor your focus intervals to suit your rhythm. - Detailed History: Track your progress with clean, intuitive logs. Whether you are studying for exams, coding your next project, or reading a book, Funpatsu provides the perfect environment for sustained concentration. Start your journey to professional focus today. Subscription Information: - Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://bacolabs.io/Privacy-Policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Anchor4 screens
Deep Work4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Deep Work at 3 against Anchor's 1. Deep Work also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Anchor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Deep Work sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Anchor versus Deep Work: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnchorDeep Work
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYagız UGURVERENBaco Labs, TOO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Anchor

One-time1
  • Anchor Pro$4.99
3 purchases

Deep Work

Subscriptions3
  • Funpatsu Pro - 1 Week3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Funpatsu Pro - 1 Month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Funpatsu Pro - 1 Year7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Anchor free?
Anchor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deep Work free?
Deep Work is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Anchor or Deep Work have ads?
Neither Anchor nor Deep Work shows ads.

Other comparisons