# Bento vs Lofumi

The clearest difference is rating: Lofumi at 4.7 against Bento's 4.1. Lofumi also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 54%). Bento's advantage is ratings volume (339 vs 46). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bento sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Lofumi sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lofumi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bento has 339 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Bento's written reviews are positive against 75% of Lofumi's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bento | Lofumi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bento-the-do-less-timer/id1595945715/reviews) | **[4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lofumi-lofi-pomodoro-timer/id6745041553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **339** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 117 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keep Productive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595945717) | [Marc Sogl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515676687) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Lofumi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lofumi-lofi-pomodoro-timer/id6745041553)

Enhance your focus with a customizable timer and soothing LoFi music. Study or work in a calming, animated environment with a character that grows with you. Track your progress and block distractions for a more productive session.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus timer, Soothing LoFi music, Animated study environment, Distraction blocking, Progress tracking and stats, Customizable playlists, Adjustable weather and time of day

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly PRO | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly PRO | $9.99 | per year |
| New Character - Dog | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Panda | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime PRO | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bento free?

Bento is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lofumi free?

Lofumi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bento or Lofumi?

Lofumi is rated higher. Bento averages 4.1 out of 5 from 339 ratings, while Lofumi averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.

### Do Bento or Lofumi have ads?

Neither Bento nor Lofumi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bento or Lofumi?

Bento ships an update weekly, and Lofumi weekly. Most recently, Bento was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lofumi on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*