Focusi vs Be Present
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focusi
Enhance concentration with a simple countdown and study timer. Ideal for homework, revision, or the Pomodoro technique, this app helps users stay focused and productive.
- Multiple customizable time frames
- Pomodoro and break sessions
- Stopwatch functionality
- Pause and stop controls
- Optional finish alerts
- Focus improvement tips
- Session tagging
- Hard mode for distraction-free focus
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Improve focus with this countdown/study timer. Great for revision or pomodoro! Are you having issues concentrating on the things that matter? Are you a habitual procrastinator? Are you looking for a study timer or countdown timer app? Then look no further! Focusi is a sleek study timer app for focus, revision and work that puts an emphasis on simplicity. All you have to do is tap a time and you're ready to go! Main Features - Multiple time frames(15, 30, 60 minutes etc.) that can be added or removed freely. You can use these as pomodoro sessions or for breaks. - Quick display of estimated finishing times for each timer before you start a session. - Stopwatch functionality. - Pause and stop functionality. - A finish alert sound(optional and can be turned off from the settings). - A finish alert notification(can also be adjusted in the settings). - Curated tips about how to improve your focus/break free from smartphone addiction. - Add tags to your timer sessions so you know what you've been studying and for how long. - Hard mode(if you activate this the timer won't progress unless you flip your phone face-down). - Bar graphs that show the time you have spent studying with the app for the last 7 days/14 days(can be extended further with premium). - Light and dark themes(and premium 'Night Mode'/'Pink' themes). Focusi is great for people that: - Want something to complement their study sessions or want to work more efficiently - Are having trouble focusing and need that extra push - Are looking for an app with countdown(or stopwatch) functionality If you have any feedback or ideas feel free to write them in the reviews section below or email us at support@focusi.app. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/focusi-privacy-ios Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/focusi-terms
Be Present
This app helps you focus on tasks by encouraging mono-tasking and providing tools for enhanced concentration. It offers positive affirmations, time blocking with a Pomodoro timer, and science-backed soundscapes to prevent burnout and boost productivity.
- Positive mindset building
- Pomodoro timer
- Science-backed methods
- Relaxing soundscapes
- Time blocking
- Prevent burnout
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Be Present helps you build the daily routines that make focus inevitable. Not another productivity app. Be Present is built around one idea: when your routines are right, focus happens naturally. #What Our Users Are Saying "Be Present has been a game-changer! I'm more productive and feel less anxious." — Jae P. "The focus music transformed my work sessions. I get more done in less time!" — Anna "I finished my final paper despite my ADHD." — Jessie #What Be Present Offers - Morning & Night Routines: Start and end your day with intention - Pomodoro Timer: 25-min focus sessions with breaks up to 90 min - Focus Music: Lofi, binaural beats, and soundscapes for deep work - Prevent Burnout: Structured breaks protect your mental energy - Journal & Gratitude: Reflect and reset daily #Why It Works 47% of people have a daily physical health routine. Only 28% have a mental health one. Be Present closes that gap. SUPPORT: love@littlebeat.io
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Be Present at none against Focusi's shown. Be Present also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (78% vs 61%). Focusi's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Focusi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Be Present sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Be Present holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Present has 101 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Focusi's written reviews are positive against 78% of Be Present's.
Focusi ships an update every 5 weeks, Be Present fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focusi | Be Present |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (14 ratings) | 4.8 (101 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 101 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Jordan Holland | LittleBeat LLC |
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Focusi
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In-app purchases
Focusi
- Focusi Premium$2.991 Month
- Focusi Premium$19.99
Be Present
- Monthly subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- Limited time discounted offer7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- 7 Day Trial Yearly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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- Discounted yearly subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
- Exclusive Lifetime Plan Offer$12.99









