Deep Work vs First Thingy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Deep Work
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Master Your Focus with Funpatsu. Funpatsu is a minimalist focus timer designed for those who value simplicity and deep work. Developed by Baco Labs, it strips away the noise, allowing you to concentrate on what truly matters: your goals. Key Features: - Minimalist Interface: No distractions, just your timer and your task. - Deep Work Sessions: Tailor your focus intervals to suit your rhythm. - Detailed History: Track your progress with clean, intuitive logs. Whether you are studying for exams, coding your next project, or reading a book, Funpatsu provides the perfect environment for sustained concentration. Start your journey to professional focus today. Subscription Information: - Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://bacolabs.io/Privacy-Policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
First Thingy
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Most productivity apps give you more ways to make longer lists. One Thing gives you one task. Set the one thing that matters most right now. Work on it. When you're done, mark it complete. If you give up, you have to say why โ in your own words, saved permanently. That's it. Why only one task? Because you can only do one thing at a time anyway. The list is the lie. One Thing removes the lie. Why must you explain yourself? Because excuses are easy when no one is watching. One Thing is watching. Not to judge โ to help you see the patterns you hide from yourself. The Honest Record Every task you've set, completed, or abandoned lives here. No editing. No deleting. Just the truth about how you spend your time and attention. Features: โข Set one active task at a time โ enforced โข Abandoning requires a written explanation โข Permanent honest record of all your tasks โข Daily reminder at a time you choose โข Light and dark mode โข No account needed, no cloud sync, no tracking Your data stays on your device. Always.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Thingy at none against Deep Work's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Deep Work sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. First Thingy asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Deep Work | First Thingy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Baco Labs, TOO | ANTON KENT GUNNAR KARLSSON |
In-app purchases
Deep Work
- Funpatsu Pro - 1 Week3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Funpatsu Pro - 1 Month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Funpatsu Pro - 1 Year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
First Thingy
No in-app purchases









