Comparison

DepthWork vs FocusPro AI

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

Head to head
About

DepthWork

Features
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Most focus apps just count minutes. DepthWork measures the quality of your attention β€” built for ADHD minds, developers, and anyone who's tried every timer and still can't stay focused. Cal Newport called it deep work. We built the tool that measures whether you actually did it. Designed around peer-reviewed research on attention, habit formation, and flow states, DepthWork turns deep work into a system you can actually train. WHAT MAKES DEPTHWORK DIFFERENT Focus Depth Index (FDI) β€” a single 0–100 score that reflects how deep your focus really went, not just how long you sat there. Flow state detection β€” sessions that cross the ~25-minute uninterrupted threshold earn a rare Flow badge, inspired by CsΓ­kszentmihΓ‘lyi's research. Distraction timing matters β€” interruptions early in a session cost more than late ones, modeling the well-known 23-minute re-focus cost. Goal completion bonus β€” set a micro-goal before each session β€” completing it adds a significant bonus to your FDI score. Focus fitness tracking β€” watch your focus score grow week over week as your sessions get deeper. HOW IT WORKS Set your intention. A short pre-session goal primes your attention before the timer starts. Focus without interruption. The app silently tracks session quality in the background. Get your FDI score. Completion ratio, distraction decay, timing penalty, and goal completion combine into a meaningful number. Build the habit. Your FDI trend, flow badges, and weekly progress chart show how your attention actually improves β€” not just whether you showed up. ACHIEVEMENTS THAT MEAN SOMETHING Every badge marks a measurable point in your focus development β€” backed by the same research that powers the FDI score: First Synapse β€” your first focus session Myelin Builder β€” one week in, your routine is taking shape Habit Encoded β€” three weeks of practice, focus starts to feel automatic Neural Architect β€” one month in, focus is becoming part of who you are Flow Native β€” six months, flow sessions are a regular part of your week Zone Entered β€” your first fully uninterrupted session THE RESEARCH BEHIND IT 23-minute distraction recovery (UC Irvine attention research) Repeated, deliberate practice as the foundation of habit-building Goal completion as one of the most reliable reinforcement loops Strategically timed breaks to sustain attention Flow state thresholds drawn from CsΓ­kszentmihΓ‘lyi's work Pink and white noise at low volumes to support sustained attention PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account required All data stays on your device No tracking, no ads, no data sharing Works fully offline WHO IT'S FOR Knowledge workers tired of shallow productivity timers Students preparing for deep, sustained study Writers, designers, developers, researchers, and anyone who lives by their attention People with ADHD rebuilding focus after years of fragmented digital habits PRICING Try DepthWork Premium free for 7 days. After your trial, Premium continues at $1.99/month unless canceled. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the end of the trial. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Train your focus. Work deeper. Think clearer. A NOTE ON THE SCIENCE DepthWork is informed by widely cited attention and focus research, but it does not measure your brain directly β€” there are no EEG sensors or neural readings. The Focus Depth Index is a behavioral score derived from your session activity (interruption timing, goal completion, session length, and distraction patterns). It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose or treat ADHD or any other condition.

About

FocusPro AI

Features
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FocusProAI is your all-in-one productivity companion - helping you focus deeper, schedule smarter, and track your progress with AI-powered insights. FOCUS YOUR WAY - Free-form sessions - focus as long as you need - Pomodoro Cycles - classic 25/5 with auto flow - Custom presets - Deep Work, Quick Sprint, Full Hour - Real-time timer with widgets and Live Activities SCHEDULE AND TASKS - Daily schedule with timeline view - Smart task management with priorities and categories - Google Calendar sync - see all events in one place - AI-powered task scheduling ANALYTICS AND INSIGHTS - Weekly, monthly, and all-time focus reports - Task completion and streak tracking - Performance radar - completion, efficiency, sessions - AI Insights - personalized productivity coaching AI ASSISTANT - Chat with your personal productivity coach - Analyzes your real task and focus data - Contextual advice based on your patterns NOTES - Rich markdown notes with categories - Pin important notes - Organize by work, study, personal, and more THEMES AND WIDGETS - 5 beautiful themes - Default, Ocean, Sunset, Midnight, Fitness - Light and dark mode - 5 widget types for your home screen - Supports 33 languages PRIVACY FIRST - All data stored on your device - Optional Google Drive or iCloud backup - No account required to start FocusProAI Pro unlocks unlimited AI insights, advanced analytics, cloud backup, AI scheduling, and all premium themes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://focusproai.app/privacy-policy.html FocusPro AI offers an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within that 24-hour window. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

Screenshots

DepthWork4 screens
FocusPro AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DepthWork at every 8 days against FocusPro AI's every 3 weeks. FocusPro AI's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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. DepthWork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FocusPro AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DepthWork ships an update every 8 days, FocusPro AI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
DepthWork versus FocusPro AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDepthWorkFocusPro AI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJakub NowakowskiAkash Lukhi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DepthWork

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
3 purchases

FocusPro AI

Subscriptions2
  • FocusProAI Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • FocusProAI Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • FocusProAI Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is DepthWork free?
DepthWork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusPro AI free?
FocusPro AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DepthWork or FocusPro AI have ads?
Neither DepthWork nor FocusPro AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DepthWork or FocusPro AI?
DepthWork ships an update every 8 days, and FocusPro AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, DepthWork was updated on October 4, 2026 and FocusPro AI on September 22, 2026.

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