Comparison

Focusi vs Be Present

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Positive mindset building
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Science-backed methods
  • Relaxing soundscapes
  • Time blocking
  • Prevent burnout
Features
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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

Screenshots

Focusi4 screens
Be Present4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focusi ships an update every 5 weeks, Be Present fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Focusi versus Be Present: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusiBe Present
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14 ratings)4.8 (101 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14101 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB104 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJordan HollandLittleBeat LLC

Customer experience

Focusi

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral14.7%
Negative23.9%

Be Present

All ratings92 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focusi

Subscriptions1
  • Focusi Premium$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Focusi Premium$19.99
5 purchases

Be Present

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time1
  • Exclusive Lifetime Plan Offer$12.99

Questions

Is Focusi free?
Focusi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Be Present free?
Be Present is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focusi or Be Present?
Be Present is rated higher. Focusi averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Be Present averages 4.8 from 101 ratings.
Do Focusi or Be Present have ads?
Focusi shows ads; Be Present does not.
Which is updated more often, Focusi or Be Present?
Focusi ships an update every 5 weeks, and Be Present fortnightly. Most recently, Focusi was updated on September 21, 2026 and Be Present on September 19, 2026.

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