Comparison

Deep Focus vs FocusFlow

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

Head to head
About

Deep Focus

Features
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Deep Focus - Deep Work Timer is a focus timer app built for deep work and flow. Use it as a study timer, work timer, or coding timer to quickly record how long you stayed focused. Your sessions are saved by project, so you can track progress over time and review your productivity with clear stats and a heatmap. Start the focus timer once, and your focus time tracking and time management habits begin to build naturally. The reason to use a focus timer is simple. When you can see how much flow time you achieved today, which projects took most of your time, and whether you are staying consistent (streak), it becomes much easier to plan your next session. [Key Features] 1. Deep Work Focus Timer (Focus Timer) β€’ Simple controls: start, pause, resume, finish β€’ Optional session notes after finishing: record what you worked on β€’ Keep screen on option to prevent the display from turning off during focus β€’ Session recovery when returning from background or restarting the app (within 12 hours) 2. Project-Based Time Tracking (Time Tracker, Work Time Tracking) β€’ Add, edit, and delete projects β€’ Track total deep work time per project and manage status (active/completed) β€’ See at a glance where your focus time goes 3. Statistics and Visualization (Productivity Tracker) β€’ Overall summary: total focus time, number of sessions, average focus time, longest streak β€’ Period stats: today, weekly, monthly, yearly β€’ Recent activity list to quickly review today’s deep work sessions 4. Goals and Streak (Build a Deep Work Habit) β€’ Set a daily goal (30 minutes to 8 hours) β€’ Real-time progress toward your goal β€’ Stay consistent with a streak system that makes progress visible 5. Heatmap (Focus Calendar) β€’ GitHub-style heatmap to view your last 12 weeks of flow and deep work β€’ Color intensity increases as your focus time grows, making improvement easy to see

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FocusFlow

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Master Deep Work with the Pomodoro Technique FocusFlow Pomodoro is the ultimate productivity companion for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to get more done. Built on the scientifically-proven Pomodoro Technique, FocusFlow helps you work smarter, not harder -- breaking your day into focused 25-minute sprints with refreshing breaks in between. WHY THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE WORKS The Pomodoro Technique, developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, is one of the most widely used time management methods in the world. By working in short, focused intervals separated by brief breaks, your brain maintains peak concentration while avoiding the mental fatigue that comes from prolonged work sessions. Studies show that this structured approach can increase productivity by up to 25%. FEATURES DESIGNED FOR SERIOUS FOCUS Persistent Timer -- Our intelligent timer uses date-based calculation so it never loses track of your session, even when you switch apps or lock your phone. Your focus session keeps running in the background, and you'll get a notification the moment your Pomodoro is complete. Beautiful Statistics -- Track your productivity journey with rich charts powered by Swift Charts. See your daily progress ring, weekly bar charts, current streak, total focus hours, and your personal bests. Data that motivates. Focus Sound Engine -- Immerse yourself in productivity-boosting audio. Choose from White Noise for deep concentration, Lo-Fi Vibes with binaural beats (200/240 Hz) to enhance focus, or soothing Rain sounds with pink noise for creative flow. All sounds are generated in real-time by our DSP audio engine. Home Screen Widget -- Glance at your daily progress without opening the app. The FocusFlow widget shows your completed sessions and goal right on your home screen or lock screen. Fully Customizable -- Tailor every aspect to your workflow: adjust focus sessions from 5 to 90 minutes, set short breaks from 1 to 30 minutes, configure long breaks, choose how many Pomodoros before a long break, and set your daily session goal. Smart Notifications -- Never miss the end of a session. FocusFlow schedules precise notifications so you're always in the loop, even in the background. FOCUSFLOW PRO Unlock the complete experience with FocusFlow Pro: - Unlimited daily sessions (free tier: 5/day) - Full statistics dashboard with weekly charts - All focus sounds including Lo-Fi Vibes and Rain - Priority support Available as monthly ($1.99/month) or yearly ($9.99/year) subscription. Cancel anytime. Start your first Pomodoro today. Your best work is one session away.

Screenshots

Deep Focus4 screens
FocusFlow1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FocusFlow at none against Deep Focus's shown. Deep Focus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Deep Focus versus FocusFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeep FocusFocusFlow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 days
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size35 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeulki EomDatachain Consulting Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Deep Focus

No in-app purchases

None

FocusFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deep Focus free?
Deep Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocusFlow free?
FocusFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Deep Focus or FocusFlow have ads?
Deep Focus shows ads; FocusFlow does not.

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