Comparison

Apsis vs POTATO

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

Head to head
About

Apsis

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Apsis is not just another to-do list or Pomodoro timer. It turns one task into a quiet focus voyage, helps you protect the session, and saves every completed effort as a planet in your personal galaxy. When you know what you need to do but cannot start, choose one destination in Apsis. Add a task fast, place timed work on today’s timeline, and launch a focused session without building a complicated productivity system. Key features - Fast task capture for today’s work - Timeline view for timed tasks and calendar events - Pomodoro and custom focus timers - Calendar events that can become tasks - Local reminders and launch notifications - Completed task and focus session logs - Planet and galaxy records after completion - Soundscapes for quiet deep work - Home Screen widget and shareable completion cards Deep Space subscription features - Screen Time based app blocking during focus - AI Launch Control for tasks and calendar events - Notification actions for upcoming sessions - Planet discovery after every completed voyage - Deeper focus protection and routine settings Apsis is built for people who want to finish real work: - Students preparing for exams or study blocks - Writers, makers, freelancers, and solo builders - Anyone who gets pulled away by social apps, short-form video, or messages - People who want tasks, calendar, focus timer, app blocker, and logs in one calm app - Users who prefer a quiet ritual over a noisy productivity dashboard You can start free with tasks, basic focus voyages, and completion records. Deep Space adds calendar integration, AI launch guidance, and distraction blocking when you want stronger protection. Screen Time based app blocking requires your explicit iOS permission. Calendar features only use events you choose to allow. Subscriptions are billed through your App Store account and can be managed or canceled in Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy Policy : https://app.notion.com/p/mindtouch/Apsis-Privacy-Policy-37b7610c206b801291c2c52dda6d27e2?source=copy_link Terms of Service : https://mindtouch.notion.site/Apsis-Terms-of-Service-37b7610c206b806c81f4ecabd83435cd?source=copy_link

About

POTATO

Features
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POTATO is a flow-first focus timer for people who do not want another rigid Pomodoro clone. Create projects like Learn English or Build My Startup, start a focus session, and POTATO keeps your running total for today and all time. When you focus, the app keeps progress visible without interrupting your work. What makes POTATO different: • Project-based time tracking • Today and lifetime totals • Custom focus and break lengths • Full-screen focus mode on iPhone and iPad • Live Activity support on iPhone • Playful progress animations, including fries, boba, coffee, ramen, plant, campfire, and milk themes • Optional Google or Apple sign-in for cross-device sync • Premium app and website blocking, strict mode, schedules, advanced stats, and smarter focus rules POTATO helps you build momentum by making your time visible, calm, and a little more fun.

Screenshots

Apsis4 screens
POTATO1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: POTATO at 16.2 against Apsis's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Apsis sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and POTATO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Apsis versus POTATO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApsisPOTATO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.616.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB97 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSeungrae ChoYUAN SHENG LIN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Apsis

Subscriptions2
  • deepspace monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • deepspace annual subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Apsis Lifetime Pass$59.99
1 purchases

POTATO

One-time1
  • POTATO Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Apsis free?
Apsis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is POTATO free?
POTATO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Apsis or POTATO have ads?
Neither Apsis nor POTATO shows ads.

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