DecisionLog vs Deep Work
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DecisionLog
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DecisionLog helps you think clearly and make better decisions. Write down important decisions, your reasoning, and revisit them later to reflect and improve your thinking over time. Optional reminders help you review past decisions and learn from outcomes. Features: • Log decisions with context and reasoning • Set reminders to reflect later • Unlimited local storage — no accounts, no analytics • All data stays on your device DecisionLog Pro unlocks unlimited decisions and removes ads with a one-time purchase.
Deep Work
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Deep Work helps you focus on what actually matters. Unlike traditional focus timers, it distinguishes Deep Work — meaningful, cognitively demanding work — from Shallow Work like email and admin, so you can understand where your focused hours actually go. Built for people who value meaningful progress over constant activity, Deep Work helps you structure intentional focus sessions and develop a sustainable focus habit. Inspired by the philosophy of deep work, it gives you a calm system for putting your best attention toward work that matters. How it works 1. Plan your focus session Start with intention. Define a clear time boundary for the work you want to accomplish. Each session helps you enter a focused state without endless timers or drifting. 2. Work with depth Not all work is the same. The app helps you distinguish between: • Deep Work — cognitively demanding work that creates real progress • Shallow Work — reactive tasks like emails, admin, and quick responses Over time, you’ll clearly see where your meaningful work happens. 3. Reflect and improve Focus is a skill that improves with awareness. Weekly insights help you understand: • how many deep hours you created • where distractions appeared • how consistent your focus habits are Small adjustments lead to better focus. Key Features 1. Structured focus sessions Set a clear duration for intentional work with flexible time blocks and optional reminders to help you begin on time. 2. Deep vs shallow work tracking Understand the quality of your time, not just the quantity. See where meaningful progress happens. 3. Live Activities & reliable background alerts Keep your session visible on the Lock Screen and get notified when focus time ends, even when the app is closed. 4. Siri & Quick Start widgets Start tasks instantly with voice commands, Home Screen widgets, and Lock Screen quick actions. 5. Weekly focus insights Identify patterns, distractions, deep hours, and improvement opportunities over time. 6. Designed for sustainable focus Build deep work habits without burnout, pressure, or productivity guilt. 7. Calm, minimal interface No streak anxiety. No artificial rewards. Just clarity and focus. Who it's for Deep Work is designed for people who need real concentration: • Students preparing for exams • Engineers, developers, designers, and writers • Knowledge workers doing cognitively demanding tasks • People practicing time-blocking or focused study • Anyone who values depth over distraction Focus with intention. Work with depth. Build days that truly matter. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use. • https://pmsoft.com.vn/deepwork/privacy • https://pmsoft.com.vn/deepwork/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Deep Work at none against DecisionLog's shown. DecisionLog's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (18.6 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
Both are free to download. DecisionLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Deep Work sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DecisionLog ships an update every 2 days, Deep Work every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | DecisionLog | Deep Work |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DENIS DANIEL NASTIC | Xuan Ham Nguyen |
In-app purchases
DecisionLog
- DecisionLog Pro$2.99
Deep Work
- PRO Yearly14 Days trial$6.991 Year









