Comparison

Bento vs HBCUeWeek

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

Head to head
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

About

HBCUeWeek

Features
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HBCUeWeek is a multi-event app that puts everything at attendees fingertips, stimulates networking, and makes it easy to connect, interact, and communicate before, during, and after the event. In one place, you will find all of the information you need for all of their events throughout the year. You can: · View the agenda and create your personal agenda. · Access relevant information about the event and destination. · Find and connect with people who share your interests."

Screenshots

Bento4 screens
HBCUeWeek4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HBCUeWeek at none against Bento's 4. HBCUeWeek also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). Bento's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support 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. HBCUeWeek asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bento ships an update weekly, HBCUeWeek fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bento versus HBCUeWeek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBentoHBCUeWeek
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (337 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings337 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.110.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeep Productive LtdITmaskinen Consulting AB

Bugs and 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

HBCUeWeek

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

HBCUeWeek

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bento free?
Bento is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HBCUeWeek free?
HBCUeWeek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bento or HBCUeWeek have ads?
Neither Bento nor HBCUeWeek shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bento or HBCUeWeek?
Bento ships an update weekly, and HBCUeWeek fortnightly. Most recently, Bento was updated on October 21, 2026 and HBCUeWeek on October 14, 2026.

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