Comparison

DeepHush vs Afterthought

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

Head to head
About

DeepHush

Features
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Stop juggling three apps for sounds, timers, and tasks. DeepHush brings them together in one calm, focused workspace. Whether you have ADHD, work in sprints, or just need to get through your to-do list without distractions, DeepHush gives you everything in one place: ambient soundscapes to block out noise, a Pomodoro timer to structure your work, and smart task management to keep you on track. WHAT MAKES DEEPHUSH DIFFERENT Most focus apps give you a timer. Most sound apps give you rain noises. Most task apps give you a list. DeepHush is the only app that combines all three - plus direct import from Jira, Azure DevOps, and Trello - so developers and project managers can work through their actual sprint backlog in focused sessions. IMPORT FROM JIRA & AZURE DEVOPS Pull your sprint tasks into DeepHush and work through them one by one with a focus timer. No more switching between your project management tool and a separate timer app. - Import Jira tickets via CSV export - Import Azure DevOps work items - Import Trello cards - Auto-detects format from your file - Filter to only import incomplete items - Work through your sprint backlog in focused sessions POMODORO & MOMENTUM TIMER - Classic Pomodoro: 25 min work / 5 min break cycles - Momentum Mode: flexible intervals that adapt to your flow state - Full-screen distraction-free focus view - iOS Live Activities: see your timer on the lock screen and Dynamic Island - Session tracking with history, charts, and notes - Audio cues to signal transitions without breaking focus SMART TASK MANAGEMENT - Eisenhower Matrix view to prioritize what matters most - Drag and drop tasks into your timer queue - Set due dates, time estimates, and priority levels - Track completed Pomodoros per task - Move tasks between lists with ease AMBIENT SOUND MIXING - 50+ high-quality sounds: rain, thunder, brown noise, forest, ocean, cafe, campfire, and more - Mix multiple sounds at once with individual volume sliders - Built-in equalizer for precise tone control - Save and name your favorite mixes - Download sounds for offline use COLLABORATE WITH YOUR TEAM - Share task lists in real time - Invite team members to collaborate on lists - Nudge teammates with gentle reminders - Perfect for co-founders, partners, or shared projects BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS & PROJECT MANAGERS - Pull Jira sprint items onto your phone - Focus on one ticket at a time with the Pomodoro timer - Track time spent per task with session history - Review your productivity trends over days and weeks - A calm, private alternative to noisy project management tools PRIVACY FIRST - No ads, ever - No tracking or analytics cookies - Your data stays yours FREE TO USE Start with 2 simultaneous sounds, 2 task lists, and the full Pomodoro timer at no cost. DEEPHUSH PLUS Unlock the full experience: unlimited sounds, unlimited lists and tasks, equalizer, offline caching, team collaboration, and Jira/Azure DevOps/Trello import. Deep focus by day. Calm sleep by night. Download DeepHush and find your flow. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Afterthought

Capture thoughts, tasks, and notes using your voice on Apple Watch and iPhone. Leverage AI to process your input and prepare it for your favorite productivity apps. Designed for quick capture when opening other apps is inconvenient.

Highlights
  • Voice capture from Apple Watch and iPhone
  • AI-powered detail extraction
  • Integration with notes, tasks, and calendar apps
  • Draft emails and Slack messages
  • Journal entry creation
  • Review and edit captured content
  • Pro writing actions
Features
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Afterthought turns spoken thoughts into prepared actions for the apps you already use, and longer recordings into Sessions you can review. Capture from iPhone, Apple Watch or Action Button. Afterthought transcribes your voice, understands what you meant and prepares notes, reminders, tasks, calendar events, messages and other actions while keeping you in control of what happens next. NEW IN 2.7 — SEARCH, COLLECTIONS & RECORDING Find saved thoughts by voice or text straight from Home. Bring related notes and actions together in collections, with optional summaries to help make sense of them. • Search by voice or text straight from Home • Organise related notes and actions into collections • Pause and resume Quick Capture and Session recordings • Smoother recording visuals on iPhone and Apple Watch, clearer controls and accessibility improvements SESSIONS Sessions are a deliberate workflow for longer recordings. Choose Meeting, Interview, Lecture or Thinking and keep the original audio, final transcript and useful overview together. • Record meetings, interviews, lectures and longer thinking • Follow a provisional on-device transcript while recording • Keep the original audio and final transcript • Review an Apple Intelligence summary on supported devices • Recover interrupted recordings • Share Overview + transcript, Overview only, or Transcript only QUICK CAPTURE • Capture from iPhone, Apple Watch or Action Button • Capture on Apple Watch even when your iPhone is away, then transfer later • Choose Transcribe Only, Classify & Review or Classify & Send • Turn speech into notes, reminders, tasks, calendar events, messages and more • With Pro, split one natural recording into several ordered, reviewable actions • Review and edit content, dates, fields and destinations before sending • Correct prepared actions by typing or speaking YOUR APPS, YOUR WORKFLOW Prepare content for Apple Notes, Reminders, Apple Calendar, Apple Journal, Todoist, Notion, Slack, Things 3, Bear, Obsidian, TickTick, Day One, Evernote, Messages, Email, Shortcuts and other supported workflows. Afterthought does not replace your notes app, task manager, calendar or journal. It makes voice an easier way into them. PRIVATE, CONTROLLED INTELLIGENCE Capture and transcription are local-first. Apple Intelligence, Classic and downloaded Local AI Models process on device. Optional Cloud AI sends transcript text only to the provider you configure. External destinations receive content only when you use them. Free includes unlimited capture and transcription, review, supported Apple workflows and a monthly classification allowance. Pro adds unlimited classification, multi-action splitting, writing actions, third-party destinations, extra Nature Mode options, Local AI Models and optional Cloud AI. Speak once. Make it happen. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DeepHush4 screens
Afterthought4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DeepHush at 15.6 against Afterthought's 17.6. On price, update cadence, 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. DeepHush sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Afterthought sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeepHush ships an update every 10 days, Afterthought every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DeepHush versus Afterthought: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeepHushAfterthought
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCheveo GmbHToco Labs Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DeepHush

Subscriptions2
  • DeepHush Plus Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • DeepHush Plus Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Afterthought

Subscriptions2
  • Afterthought Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Afterthought Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is DeepHush free?
DeepHush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Afterthought free?
Afterthought is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DeepHush or Afterthought have ads?
Neither DeepHush nor Afterthought shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeepHush or Afterthought?
DeepHush ships an update every 10 days, and Afterthought every 5 days. Most recently, DeepHush was updated on October 24, 2026 and Afterthought on October 24, 2026.

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