Comparison

RunDown vs FOCUS//DECK

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

Head to head
About

RunDown

Features
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RunDown is a deadline pressure system — not a to-do list, not a calendar. Set a goal with a hard deadline. Break it into sequential steps that must complete in order. Watch the countdown tick. If a step falls behind, your entire goal goes AT RISK. • One big countdown that dominates your screen • Sequential dependency chain — Step 1 blocks Step 2 • Health status: On Track → At Risk → Critical • Smart notifications at 3 days, 1 day, and overdue • Home screen & lock screen widgets • Dark mode only — built for focus • Max 3 goals — this app resists becoming a list Example: Goal is "Buy New Car" by May 16. Step 1: Sell existing car — by Apr 15 Step 2: Get cash in hand — by Apr 22 Step 3: Sort paperwork — by May 1 Step 4: Finalize insurance — by May 10 Fall behind on Step 1? Everything downstream turns red. RunDown keeps you honest.

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FOCUS//DECK

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Focus timer and app blocker in one. FOCUS//DECK helps you start, stay on task and finish, with Pomodoro sessions, distraction blocking and a companion that holds you accountable. One price, every feature. No subscription, no ads, no account. Your focus data stays on your iPhone. FOCUS MODES FOR HOW YOU WORK • Pomodoro: 25 minutes of focus, 5 minutes of rest. The classic study and work timer. • ADHD Sprint: 10 on, 3 off. Short bursts and frequent wins for busy brains. • Deep Work: 90 on, 15 off, with task lock for long, single-task sessions. • Or set your own session and break lengths. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Shields Up uses Apple's Screen Time to block every app except the ones you allow during Deep Work and Sprint sessions, so a quick check can't turn into an hour of scrolling. Pair it with a simple Shortcut and your AirPods switch to noise cancellation as the shields go up. PLAN AROUND YOUR CALENDAR • See today's events and the open time between them on Home. • Tap an open block or an event to start a session that fits, with the task filled in. • Pick any of today's events as your task in any timer. • Your calendar is read on this iPhone only. Nothing is uploaded or changed. STAY ACCOUNTABLE • Red Alert: leave the app mid-session and you come back to a full-screen alert. Locking your phone never counts against you. • BIT, your on-screen focus companion, reacts as you work: calm while you focus, agitated when you slip. Choose how pushy it gets: gentle, normal or angry. • Goals: set a daily, weekly or streak goal. Check-ins at 9am, 1pm and 8pm tell you whether you're on pace. SEE EVERY MINUTE COUNT • A visual timer where each minute fills a cell, with your current task pinned on screen. • Streaks and a 7-day log of your sessions. • A 30-day heatmap and Game Center achievements. • Share cards for finished sessions and streaks. LOCK SCREEN, WIDGETS AND SIRI • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. • Home Screen widgets for your streak and a one-tap start. • Siri and Shortcuts: start a session or raise shields hands-free. • A task queue, plus a "park a thought" inbox for ideas that pop up mid-session. MAKE IT YOURS • Five themes: Night City, Amber, Green, Cyan and Mono. • Adjustable atmosphere effects and UI sounds. Respects Reduce Motion. • A built-in command line for keyboard fans. EVERYTHING INCLUDED One purchase unlocks every mode, Shields Up app blocking, Goals with check-ins, custom durations, every stat and all five themes. No in-app purchases. No subscription. Buy once, keep it. PRIVACY FOCUS//DECK collects no data: no analytics, no tracking, no ads. Your sessions, tasks, goals and calendar stay on your device. Privacy policy: bleekvision.com/privacy Support: bleekvision.com/support Made by Bleek Vision LLC.

Screenshots

RunDown4 screens
FOCUS//DECK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RunDown at Free against FOCUS//DECK's $4.99. RunDown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

RunDown is free to download; FOCUS//DECK costs $4.99 up front. FOCUS//DECK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RunDown asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunDown ships an update every 3 weeks, FOCUS//DECK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
RunDown versus FOCUS//DECK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunDownFOCUS//DECK
PriceFree — better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaswanth ReddyBleek Vision LLC

In-app purchases

None

RunDown

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FOCUS//DECK

One-time1
  • FOCUS//DECK Pro$9.99

Questions

Is RunDown free?
RunDown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FOCUS//DECK free?
FOCUS//DECK costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do RunDown or FOCUS//DECK have ads?
Neither RunDown nor FOCUS//DECK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunDown or FOCUS//DECK?
RunDown ships an update every 3 weeks, and FOCUS//DECK every 2 months. Most recently, RunDown was updated on October 28, 2026 and FOCUS//DECK on October 15, 2026.

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