Comparison

Goals. Tracker vs Deep Work Timer

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

Head to head
About

Goals. Tracker

This app helps you turn intentions into action by setting clear goals and tracking progress with homescreen widgets. Stay motivated and focused with a simple, distraction-free interface designed to keep your objectives visible.

Highlights
  • Set clear goals with names and descriptions
  • Track progress via done/undone, percentage, or count
  • Homescreen widgets for constant visibility
  • Goals automatically sorted by due date
  • Distraction-free and simple interface
Features
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Goals. Tracker helps you turn intentions into action. Set clear goals, track real progress, and stay motivated by keeping your goals visible right on your homescreen. When your goals are always in sight, it’s easier to stay consistent every day. Create goals with: • A clear name and optional description • A due date to stay accountable • Progress types that fit your goal: - Done / Undone - or; Percentage-based progress - or; Count-based progress Track everything in one place. Your goals are automatically sorted by due date, so you always know what matters most right now. Stay focused with homescreen widgets. Add your goals to your homescreen and see your progress without opening the app. A simple reminder, multiple times a day, that keeps you moving forward. Designed to be simple and distraction-free. No ads. No noise. Just your goals and your progress. Goals. Tracker is free to use and built to help you finish what you start.

About

Deep Work Timer

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Focus Station is a deep work companion that protects your focus with system-level app shielding, a beautiful timer, and layered ambient sounds — all while keeping your data entirely on your device. YOUR FOCUS, SHIELDED When you start a session, Focus Station activates a shield that protects you from distracting apps at the system level. Unlike simple timers, this shield stays active even if you close the app. Choose which apps and categories to shield — you stay in control. DEEP WORK TIMER Set focused work sessions of 25, 45, or 60 minutes. A clean, warm interface keeps your timer front and center with a progress ring and gentle encouragement messages that rotate as you work. Need a moment? Take a 5-minute pause without losing your session. AMBIENT FOCUS SOUNDS Layer up to six ambient soundscapes to create your perfect focus environment: cafe chatter, rainfall, crackling fireplace, forest birdsong, ocean waves, or gentle wind. Mix and match, adjust individual volumes, and let your focus room come to life. LIVE ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN Your session appears on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island so you always know where you stand — no need to open the app. See your timer, current task, and shield status at a glance. TASK BOARD Keep a simple list of what matters today. Add tasks, mark them complete, and start focused sessions directly from your task list. Each task tracks how many focus sessions you have dedicated to it. YOUR FOCUS STORY Review your sessions in the stats view: total sessions, minutes focused, tasks completed, and a weekly chart showing your focus rhythm. No streaks. No scores. Just a clear picture of the time you have invested in your work. SCREEN TIME INSIGHTS See how your screen time compares to your focus time with on-device reports. Understand where your screen time goes and watch your focus ratio grow over time. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Focus Station never sends your data to the cloud. All session history, tasks, and screen time data stay on your device. App selections are stored as encrypted tokens — we never see which apps you block. THOUGHTFULLY CRAFTED Every detail is designed to feel calm and grounded: warm earth-tone colors, carefully chosen typography, subtle haptic feedback, and smooth animations that respect your Reduce Motion preferences. — Focus Station is for anyone who wants to sit down, do the work, and feel good about it. No guilt. No gimmicks. Just a quiet place to focus. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Goals. Tracker4 screens
Deep Work Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Goals. Tracker at none against Deep Work Timer's 2. Goals. Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price 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. Deep Work Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Goals. Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Goals. Tracker ships an update every 8 days, Deep Work Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 29, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Goals. Tracker versus Deep Work Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoals. TrackerDeep Work Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKamil StangeljClick Wise Apps

In-app purchases

None

Goals. Tracker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Deep Work Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Station Pro$2.997 Days
  • Focus Station Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Goals. Tracker free?
Goals. Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deep Work Timer free?
Deep Work Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Goals. Tracker or Deep Work Timer have ads?
Deep Work Timer shows ads; Goals. Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Goals. Tracker or Deep Work Timer?
Goals. Tracker ships an update every 8 days, and Deep Work Timer every 4 months. Most recently, Goals. Tracker was updated on June 29, 2026 and Deep Work Timer on September 16, 2026.

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