Deep Work vs Saalo

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

Saalo tracks the time you intentionally spend away from your phone. Most screen time apps try to limit how much you use your phone. Saalo does the opposite. It measures the time you choose to put it down. Pick a place for your phone. Set your daily intention. Walk away. That's the practice. Saalo tracks it. Over time, you start to see what changes. Better sleep. More focus. Calmer evenings. The data builds quietly in the background while you live your life. How it works: - Set a daily goal for phone-free time - Start a session when you're ready to put your phone aside - End it when you pick it back up - Observe what changes over days and weeks Clearings are scheduled windows for being phone-free. Mornings before the kids wake up. Evenings after dinner. Whenever works for you. Saalo will remind you when it's time. Saalo connects with Oura Ring to correlate your phone-free time with sleep quality, readiness, and stress. See how the hours you spend present affect how your body feels. Oura is optional and can be connected at any time from Settings. Saalo Box is a handmade presence box that automatically detects your phone and tracks your sessions. Coming soon. Join the waitlist from the app. Saalo is free, with no subscription. No ads. No social features. No engagement tricks. The simplest app that still does the job.