Comparison

Edworking vs Bento

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

Head to head
About

Edworking

This all-in-one productivity platform consolidates team communication, task management, and file sharing into a single solution for remote work. It eliminates the need to switch between multiple applications, keeping all your work, files, and conversations in one accessible place.

Highlights
  • Team chat
  • Video calls
  • Task management
  • File sharing
  • All-in-one solution
  • Remote work support
Features
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The only productivity app you will ever need. Stop juggling multiple apps to manage your work. Edworking is the all-in-one productivity platform that unifies Tasks, Chat, Docs, and AI into a single, intuitive workspace. Designed for remote teams, freelancers, and startups, Edworking helps you save money and stay focused by replacing your scattered toolset (Slack, Trello, Zoom, Notion) with one powerful solution. WHY CHOOSE EDWORKING? Most teams lose hours every week switching between apps. Edworking eliminates the noise. Whether you are managing a complex project, writing a proposal, or jumping on a quick video call, you can do it all without ever leaving the app. KEY FEATURES INTELLIGENT TASK MANAGEMENT Manage projects your way. Keep your team aligned and your deadlines on track. • Kanban & List Views: Visualize your workflow with flexible boards. • Integrated Chat: Discuss task details directly inside the task card—no more lost context. • Sprints & Milestones: Plan efficiently with built-in agile tools. • Estimations: Set time estimates to track productivity. UNIFIED TEAM COMMUNICATION Communication shouldn't be separated from execution. In Edworking, chat is built into the work itself. • Real-Time Chat: Private DMs, group channels, and topic-based threads. • Integrated Video Calls: Start high-quality video meetings instantly. No links, no installs, no "Zoom fatigue." • Video Stories: Share asynchronous video updates (like Instagram Stories) for daily standups. • Voice Notes: Send quick audio feedback when typing takes too long. COLLABORATIVE DOCS & FILES Create, edit, and share content seamlessly. • Live Collaboration: Edit documents together in real-time. • Media Hub: Centralize all your design assets, files, and contracts. • Rich Editing: Formatting, image uploads, and easy sharing options. POWERED BY EDWORKING AI Your personal AI assistant for work is here. • AI Writing Partner: Draft emails, summarize documents, or brainstorm ideas instantly. • Smart Search: Find any task, file, or conversation using natural language. • Productivity Booster: Let AI handle the repetitive work so you can focus on creativity. WHO IS EDWORKING FOR? • Remote Teams: Keep everyone on the same page, no matter where they are. • Freelancers: Manage clients, contracts, and deliverables in one professional hub. • Startups: Scale your operations without paying for expensive enterprise software. • Digital Agencies: Streamline client approvals and creative workflows. ALL-IN-ONE VS. THE REST Why pay for 5 different subscriptions? No more separate subscription for Chat. No more separate subscription for Video Calls. No more separate subscription for Project Management. No more separate subscription for Cloud Storage. Get it ALL in Edworking.

About

Bento

This app offers a calm focus timer designed to enhance productivity for work and study. It utilizes Japanese-inspired themes and a distraction-free interface to help users achieve deep work states, manage tasks, and improve focus patterns with insightful analytics.

Highlights
  • Aesthetic Japanese focus scenes
  • Task limitation for reduced overload
  • Deep focus mode to block distractions
  • Customizable daily routines
  • Focus score and analytics
  • Focus booster for momentum
Features
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Stop getting overwhelmed with long to-do lists. Used by 50,000+ productivity enthusiasts. Bento is not a to-do list app. It's a focus companion. We believe in doing less, and finishing more. Using the calming Japanese themes, stay focused and get things done by packing your focus box. Your focus box is limited to up to 3 tasks. The goal is getting the right things done, not everything. Popular with ADHD, everyday users struggling with to-do list apps and overwhelmed individuals who need better focus. Start your first focus timer today! Bento Features - Aesthetic Timer: Our Japanese focus scenes are designed for calm and minimalism. - Focused Productivity: Limit your focus to up to 3 tasks to help reduce overload and burnout. - Deep Focus Mode: Block distractions, enter deep work states and stay focused with intention. - Custom Routines: Start a daily custom routine from your morning routine to deep focus start. - Focus Booster: Build momentum with your focus & stay engaged as you work. ADHD is one of our most popular use cases. Helping you to beat task paralysis, support better focus & deep work. Use Cases - Study Timer: Perfect for revision and exam preparation. The ultimate timer for study. - Work Timer: Enter flow states at work by embracing the focus box, focus score & scenes. - Reducing Burnout: Stop overwhelm by using a calm, low stimulation timer like Bento Focus. - Neurodiverse Focus: This focus timer is ADHD friendly and popular with the neurodivergent community. - Pomodoro Lovers: Bento focuses works as a pomodoro timer for entering cycles of focus. Plus focus badges, app icons, new themes released monthly, focus achievements and unique Japanese focus scenes. Bento is for everyone who wants to stay focused and reduce distractions. FREE TRIAL & PRICING Start a free trial for Premium for full features. Free version includes: 1 theme, timer mode. Auto-renewal can be canceled anytime via Apple settings. PRIVACY & TERMS: https://www.bentofocus.com/privacy https://www.bentofocus.com/terms SEND US FEEDBACK: https://www.bentofocus.com/feedback

Screenshots

Edworking4 screens
Bento4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Edworking at 4.8 against Bento's 4.1. Edworking also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Bento's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (339 vs 41). On price, ads, device support 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. Bento sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Edworking asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Edworking holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bento has 339 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Edworking ships an update every 3 weeks, Bento weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Edworking versus Bento: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEdworkingBento
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (41 ratings) — better4.1 (339 ratings)
Positive reviews—53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings41339 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEd technology ltdKeep Productive Ltd

Customer experience

Edworking

All ratings40 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%

Bento

All ratings326 ratings
Positive75.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative17.2%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral14.3%
Negative31.9%

Bugs and requests

Edworking

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bento

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Titles randomly deleted
  • Timer stops working unexpectedly
  • Switching themes doesn't work
  • Accessibility issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more music/sound options
  • Implement a widget for quick access
  • Allow customization of Bento templates
  • Sync tasks across devices
  • Add an Apple Watch app

In-app purchases

None

Edworking

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Bento

Subscriptions4
  • Bento Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Bento Premium - Annually1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Bento Premium - Quarterly7 Days trial$12.993 Months
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  • Bento Premium - Semiannual7 Days trial$19.996 Months

Questions

Is Edworking free?
Edworking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bento free?
Bento is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Edworking or Bento?
Edworking is rated higher. Edworking averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Bento averages 4.1 from 339 ratings.
Do Edworking or Bento have ads?
Neither Edworking nor Bento shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Edworking or Bento?
Edworking ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bento weekly. Most recently, Edworking was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bento on October 27, 2026.

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