Comparison

Deep Session vs Do First

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

Head to head
About

Deep Session

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Deep Session is a focus timer built for people who want to sit down and do the work - without fuss, without distractions. No accounts. No ads. No subscriptions. Just a timer. How it works Pick a session - Deep Work, Quick Focus, or Long Session - and press start. A warm-up period eases you in, then the timer begins. When you’re done, you’ll see how long you stayed focused. That’s it. No complicated setup, no overwhelming features. Track your progress See your focus hours for today, this week, and this month. Watch your streak grow as you build a daily deep work habit. Every session is saved locally on your device - your data stays yours. What makes Deep Session different Starts in seconds, not minutes No sign-up or onboarding walls No cloud sync, no servers, no tracking Designed to feel calm and quiet Works completely offline Dark mode that actually looks good Built for deep work Deep Session is inspired by the idea that the hardest part of focused work is simply starting. The app removes every barrier between you and your next session. Open it, tap, and begin. Your focus data never leaves your device. There are no analytics, no third-party SDKs, and no data collection of any kind.

About

Do First

This app helps you focus by locking distracting applications until you complete your daily tasks. Earn access to your apps by checking off your to-do list, building streaks for accountability.

Highlights
  • App blocking based on task completion
  • Customizable daily task lists
  • Streak building for accountability
  • Deadline locking mode
  • Private by default data handling
  • Pro features: Face ID, CSV export
Features
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Do First locks your most distracting apps until you finish your real to-do list for the day. Your to-do list, with teeth. Open Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube before you've done your tasks, and a calm block screen appears: "Finish your tasks to unlock." Knock out your checklist, and your apps open for the rest of the day. Earn your scroll. HOW IT WORKS - Pick the apps to block (any app, using Screen Time). - Add your daily tasks: post to socials, make the bed, 20 pushups, whatever matters. - Finish your required tasks to unlock your apps. - Build a streak and stay accountable, day after day. TWO WAYS TO LOCK - Tasks-First (free): your apps stay locked each day until your required tasks are done. - Deadline (Pro): your apps stay open until a cutoff you choose, then lock if your tasks aren't done. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your tasks and history stay on your device. Do First never sees inside the apps you block, and nothing is uploaded. DO FIRST PRO Unlock Deadline mode, unlimited history, full stats and streaks, Face ID lock, and CSV export. - Monthly: $4.99 / month - Yearly: $29.99 / year Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://promptflowbusiness.com/do-first/privacy

Screenshots

Deep Session4 screens
Do First4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deep Session at none against Do First's 3. Deep Session also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Do First sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Deep Session asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Deep Session versus Do First: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeep SessionDo First
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUlugbek Samigjonovchad vasquez

In-app purchases

None

Deep Session

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Do First

Subscriptions3
  • Do First Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Do First Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Do First Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

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

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