# Frido (Vintage) vs Bento

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Frido (Vintage) at none against Bento's 4. Frido (Vintage) also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 54%). Bento's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (339 vs 10). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bento sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Frido (Vintage) asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Frido (Vintage) against 4.1 for Bento. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bento has 339 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Frido (Vintage)'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Bento's.

Frido (Vintage) ships an update every 2 months, Bento weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frido (Vintage) | Bento |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frido-vintage/id1564776216/reviews) | **[4.1 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bento-the-do-less-timer/id1595945715/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **339** |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Madsen Vale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561741536) | [Keep Productive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595945717) |

## What reviewers say

### Frido (Vintage)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frido-vintage/id1564776216)

This app helps you plan your day with intuitive swiping gestures to manage tasks. It offers a focus mode to minimize distractions and allows customization of tasks to enhance organization and productivity.

**Highlights:** Swipe to add/clear tasks, Focus Mode for single-task concentration, Customize tasks with moods, Intuitive daily planning, Task organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bento

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bento-the-do-less-timer/id1595945715)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bento Premium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Bento Premium - Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Bento Premium - Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Bento Premium - Semiannual | $19.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps focus on important tasks
- 🎨 Beautiful and calming design
- 🕰️ Useful Pomodoro-style timer
- 📚 Bento methodology is insightful
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes and crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Paid app now requires subscription
- 🔇 Limited music/sound options
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive UI

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Frido (Vintage) free?

Frido (Vintage) 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, Frido (Vintage) or Bento?

Bento is rated higher. Frido (Vintage) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Bento averages 4.1 from 339 ratings.

### Do Frido (Vintage) or Bento have ads?

Neither Frido (Vintage) nor Bento shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Frido (Vintage) or Bento?

Frido (Vintage) ships an update every 2 months, and Bento weekly. Most recently, Frido (Vintage) was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bento on November 3, 2026.

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