Comparison

Foccus vs DeepRoutine

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

Head to head
About

Foccus

Features
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Can't put your phone down? It's not your fault. Those apps were designed to keep you inside. Foccus was designed to keep them out. Foccus turns focusing into a game: shake your phone — and 3 randomly picked apps from your list get locked. Who's going? Instagram, TikTok, or that game you can't quit? Luck decides. That's why every session starts with the thrill of a lottery draw. THE REST IS UP TO YOU While the timer runs, your locked apps are off limits — try to open one and you'll hit a shield. Hold out, and every screen-free minute turns into points. Finish the session and the points, streak and badges are yours. Give up early... and your streak resets. Simple, fair, ruthless. HOW IT WORKS • Pick the apps that can be locked — just once • Shake your phone (or tap the dice) • 3 random apps get locked for 30 min to 3 hours • Resist, earn points, level up EVERYTHING THAT KEEPS YOU PLAYING • Points: every screen-free minute = 1 point, multiplied by completion bonuses and streaks • Daily streaks: complete a session every day and watch your multiplier grow • 6 levels: start as a Rookie, rise to Zen Legend • 8 badges to collect: from First Step to the 1,000 Minute Club • Screen-Free Time stats: the exact opposite of screen time — charts of the minutes you spent away from your phone THE SERIOUS PART Foccus is built on Apple's official Screen Time technology. The lock is real: you can't swipe it away or bargain for "5 more minutes." Watch the countdown live in the Dynamic Island — even when the app is closed. PRIVACY? ZERO DATA. Apple never tells us which apps you picked — so we couldn't share it even if we wanted to. No account, no sign-up, no ads, no tracking. Everything stays on your device. WHO IS IT FOR? • Students who reach for their phone mid-study session • Professionals who "just check something" and lose 40 minutes • Night scrollers glued to the screen before sleep • Everyone who started a digital detox and quit on day three — this time, the game is on your side Stop fighting your screen time. Turn it into a game and win. Shake. Lock. Focus. SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASE Foccus Pro unlocks unlimited focus sessions. The free version includes one session per day. • Foccus Pro Monthly: auto-renewable subscription, 1 month • Foccus Pro Yearly: auto-renewable subscription, 1 year • Foccus Pro Lifetime: one-time purchase, not a subscription Both subscriptions start with a 3-day free trial. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged within 24 hours prior to the end of that period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://luqalab.com/app/shake-and-focus/en/privacy-policy.txt

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DeepRoutine

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Turn focus into a routine. DeepRoutine is a calm Pomodoro timer for deep work, study, reading, and any task that deserves your full attention. Start a session, put distractions aside, and let a simple rhythm of focus and breaks carry you forward. FOCUS THAT FITS YOUR DAY Choose Classic, Deep Work, or Quick Focus, or create your own Focus Profile. Set custom focus, short-break, and long-break durations, decide when sessions start automatically, and switch routines without disrupting your current timer. STAY FOCUSED WITHOUT OPENING THE APP See your remaining time at a glance and control your session from: • Live Activities on the Lock Screen • Dynamic Island • Home Screen widgets • Pause and resume controls CREATE THE RIGHT ATMOSPHERE Focus in silence or choose an ambient sound: rain, ocean waves, brown noise, café, forest, or fireplace. Adjust the volume and create an environment that helps you settle into the work. TURN SESSIONS INTO CONSISTENCY DeepRoutine records completed sessions automatically. Review your history, track focus time and session totals, follow daily trends, and see your current and longest streaks. MAKE IT YOURS Choose from clean and scenic themes including Midnight, Forest, Ocean, Sakura, Moonlight, and Zen. Keep your timer calm, personal, and easy to return to. WHY DEEPROUTINE? • Minimal, distraction-free design • Flexible Pomodoro focus and break cycles • Built-in and custom Focus Profiles • Ambient focus sounds • Progress statistics and session history • Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and widget support • Automatic session behavior • Sound and haptic preferences No task-management clutter. No complicated setup. Just a clear place to begin, a timer that stays close, and a routine you can repeat. Whether you are studying, coding, writing, reading, or working through your day, DeepRoutine helps you start with intention and build momentum one session at a time. Turn focus into a routine. Download DeepRoutine and start your first session today. Some features require DeepRoutine Pro. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Foccus4 screens
DeepRoutine4 screens

Verdict

The call

Foccus and DeepRoutine are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Foccus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DeepRoutine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Foccus versus DeepRoutine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoccusDeepRoutine
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmet TekMuhammed Emir Kucukosman

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Foccus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$23.491 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$44.99
3 purchases

DeepRoutine

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Foccus free?
Foccus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeepRoutine free?
DeepRoutine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Foccus or DeepRoutine have ads?
Neither Foccus nor DeepRoutine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Foccus or DeepRoutine?
Foccus ships an update weekly, and DeepRoutine weekly. Most recently, Foccus was updated on October 16, 2026 and DeepRoutine on October 15, 2026.

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