Comparison

Deep Work vs playfullynow

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

Head to head
About

Deep Work

Features
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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/

About

playfullynow

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This app isn’t about using your phone less. It’s about seeing your time away from your phone add up. How to use it? Lock your phone from the app, then unlock back into it to see your time away add up. Or just stay on and watch every second add up. Tap or swipe anywhere for a minimal view. Earn a Trophy for any uninterrupted 2+ hours session away from your phone. Earn a Finisher Flag for 2+ hours away in a day, across any number of sessions. The app also shows your potential - how much life you could take back by the end of the year if your longest stretch today kept going. No setup No login No account No permissions No data collection No analytics No ads No notifications No streaks to lose No guilt No punishments No blocking No VPN No subscription No brick to buy

Screenshots

Deep Work4 screens
playfullynow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: playfullynow at none against Deep Work's 3. Deep Work's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 18.6). On price and ads 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. Deep Work sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. playfullynow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 2 level
Deep Work versus playfullynow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeep Workplayfullynow
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size52 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaco Labs, TOOVINIT KAUSHIK

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Deep Work

Subscriptions3
  • 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
None

playfullynow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deep Work free?
Deep Work is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is playfullynow free?
playfullynow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Deep Work or playfullynow have ads?
Neither Deep Work nor playfullynow shows ads.

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