Apsis vs Bread in the Oven
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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 todayβs timeline, and launch a focused session without building a complicated productivity system. Key features - Fast task capture for todayβs 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
Bread in the Oven
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A chapter to read. An essay to untangle. One small thing you've been meaning to start. Bread in the Oven turns a focus session into a little baking ritual. Choose a recipe, set aside some time, and settle in with Alu, your cat baker. No perfect routine required. FIND YOUR RHYTHM Use a countdown or stopwatch, choose your session length, and decide how much help you'd like with distractions. All focus modes are available without Pro. Strict and Allowed Apps use Apple's Screen Time controls and require your permission. MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE Listen to rain, a crackling oven or a cat's purr, or keep things quiet. Completion sounds and gentle haptics have their own settings. SEE THE TIME YOU MADE Find saved sessions on your Bread Rack and look back through your statistics. Keep your records on this device, or choose iCloud to sync saved history. Running timers and unredeemed focus time stay on the device where they began. WORK ON SOMETHING OVER A FEW SESSIONS Pro tasks let you come back to the same piece of work. Focus time adds up across sessions; food is awarded when you explicitly complete the task, not every time the timer ends. Try the free task demo first: it creates no real history or rewards. MORE ROOM WITH PRO Basic focus sessions are unlimited. Pro adds features including custom categories, custom focus cycles, more ambient sounds and mixing, manual history entries, monthly statistics, tasks and the Forest Night scene. Forest Night has a free preview. Check the in-app purchase screen for the benefits included in your version. Lifetime Pro is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Monthly and annual plans renew automatically unless cancelled through Apple. Trial eligibility and prices are shown before purchase. Deleting the app doesn't cancel a subscription. If Pro ends, your saved history and notes are kept. A QUIETER KIND OF COMPANY No ads, cross-app tracking or third-party behavioral analytics. Share cards are made on your device and are shared only when you choose. Questions or feedback? support@alufocus.com Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Apsis and Bread in the Oven are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Apsis sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bread in the Oven sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Apsis | Bread in the Oven |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 484 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seungrae Cho | ζζ° ε± |
In-app purchases
Apsis
- deepspace monthly subscription$2.991 Month
- deepspace annual subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Apsis Lifetime Pass$59.99
Bread in the Oven
- Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
- Yearly Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Year









