Comparison

Bento vs gimlabslog

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

gimlabslog

Features
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A flexible geotechnical information management solution that helps businesses manage their data. Features include and are not limited to: · Flexible Data Collection · Cloud Data Storage · Automated Offline Syncing · Preview Logs · AGS / CSV export · Custom Field validation and Default Values · Site Diary · Image Capture

Screenshots

Bento4 screens
gimlabslog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: gimlabslog at none against Bento's 4. gimlabslog also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.1). Bento's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). 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. gimlabslog asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bento ships an update weekly, gimlabslog every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bento versus gimlabslog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBentogimlabslog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (339 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings339 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeep Productive LtdIsaac Cragg

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

gimlabslog

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

gimlabslog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bento free?
Bento is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is gimlabslog free?
gimlabslog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bento or gimlabslog have ads?
Neither Bento nor gimlabslog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bento or gimlabslog?
Bento ships an update weekly, and gimlabslog every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bento was updated on October 27, 2026 and gimlabslog on October 24, 2026.

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