Comparison

Deeply vs Steadily

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

Head to head
About

Deeply

Features
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Deeply blocks distracting apps only while you focus — a timebox-style focus app, not an always-on blocker. Pick a task, set a timer, and start. Social media and games lock automatically for that session. When you're done, you're free again — no permanent restrictions, just focus when it counts. Made for you if • You keep opening social media without noticing • You want to lock in right before a deadline • Always-on blockers never stuck for you Features • Choose which apps to block for each task • Deep Focus timer • Track completed / interrupted sessions and review your focus history • One-tap setup with presets Deeply Plus • Unlimited tasks, presets & blocked apps • Full focus history • No ads Choose monthly, yearly, or a one-time purchase. Focus by design, not willpower. Privacy Policy: https://fossil-tsunami-a92.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Deeply-37cedeb800428087a7c8e4d1348fe03b Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Steadily

Features
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Focus. Follow through. Reflect. All in one app. Steadily combines a Pomodoro timer, to-do list, calendar, habit tracker, diary — and an AI coach that actually knows your progress — so you can stop juggling apps and start stacking small wins every day. AI COACH • Ask how to keep going — answers are grounded in your real focus, task, and habit data • Generate a written weekly review of your week in one tap • The AI reads your diary only if you allow it (off by default) • 3 free tries included POMODORO TIMER • 25-minute focus + 5-minute breaks (fully adjustable) • Pick a task, hit start — sessions are logged automatically • Ambient sounds: white noise, rain, waves and more • Get notified right on time, even when the app is closed • A gentle chime and confetti celebrate every finished session • Deep Focus warns you if you leave the app mid-session TASKS • Priorities, due dates, tags, subtasks, repeating tasks • Type "tomorrow 3pm meeting" — the date and time are set for you • Quick filters: Today, Later, Overdue, Done • Swipe to complete or delete (with undo) CALENDAR • Month, week, 3-day, and day timeline views • Long-press and drag events or tasks to reschedule in seconds • Tasks with a time appear as blocks on your timeline • Event reminders (5 minutes to 1 day before) HABITS & ROUTINES • Schedule by weekday or a weekly goal (like 3 times a week) • Check in with one tap — streaks and weekly progress at a glance • Miss a day? A "shield" automatically protects your streak STATS & WEEKLY REVIEW • An app-wide activity streak to keep you coming back • Focus-time charts, a GitHub-style heatmap, habit completion rates • Share today's progress as a beautiful card NOTES & DIARY • Capture thoughts instantly • Each diary entry auto-fills your focus stats, plus a 5-point mood log • See your mood trend over time • A nightly reminder so you never forget to write PRIVATE BY DESIGN • All data stays on your device — nothing is uploaded • No account needed. Open the app and start • The AI coach runs only when you ask, and sends only stats STEADILY PREMIUM The core features are free (with ads and limits of 3 projects, 3 habits, and 30 days of diary history). Go Premium for no ads, no limits, and your AI allowance — 30 AI chats per month (10 on lifetime) plus weekly AI reviews. Monthly, yearly (with a 7-day free trial), or a one-time lifetime purchase. Start with just 25 minutes today. Keep going, steadily. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/kotsukotsu-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Deeply4 screens
Steadily4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Steadily at every 2 days against Deeply's every 2 weeks. Steadily also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Deeply sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Steadily sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deeply ships an update every 2 weeks, Steadily every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Deeply versus Steadily: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeeplySteadily
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuki MimuraShiho Sato

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Deeply

Subscriptions2
  • Deeply Pro Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Deeply Pro Yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Deeply Pro Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

Steadily

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$99.99

Questions

Is Deeply free?
Deeply is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steadily free?
Steadily is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deeply or Steadily have ads?
Both Deeply and Steadily show ads.
Which is updated more often, Deeply or Steadily?
Deeply ships an update every 2 weeks, and Steadily every 2 days. Most recently, Deeply was updated on October 7, 2026 and Steadily on October 16, 2026.

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