Comparison

Bento vs Superfocus

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

Superfocus

This app helps you achieve your goals by transforming priorities into scheduled time, dedicated focus, and consistent action. It allows you to list tasks, visualize your daily schedule, and enter deep focus sessions with automatic blocking of distracting apps and websites.

Highlights
  • Goal setting and task listing
  • Daily schedule visualization
  • One-tap deep focus mode
  • Automatic distraction blocking
  • Slack integration for focus status
Features
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Superfocus helps you move from clear goals to real progress — by turning priorities into planned time, protected focus, and consistent execution. This Superfocus companion app helps you: 1. Write down your goals: list all of your to-dos on the goal, so that they’re synced with your Superfocus webapp in real time 2. Visualise your day ahead: your can see what you have planned for the day ahead 3. Enter deep focus with one tap: when it’s time to work, tap play and we’ll help you get into flow more easily. See how much time you have left; get all your distracting apps and websites automatically blocked; and notify your team on Slack that you’re in focus mode Superfocus removes friction between planning and doing — so your goals actually get done.oing — so your goals actually get done.Focus, Productivity, Time-planning, To-do lists

Screenshots

Bento4 screens
Superfocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bento at 54% against Superfocus's 0%. Bento also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Superfocus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). 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. Superfocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bento ships an update weekly, Superfocus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bento versus Superfocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBentoSuperfocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (326 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings326 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeep Productive LtdOdyssey Labs

Customer experience

Bento

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

Superfocus

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Superfocus

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

Superfocus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bento free?
Bento is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Superfocus free?
Superfocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bento or Superfocus have ads?
Neither Bento nor Superfocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bento or Superfocus?
Bento ships an update weekly, and Superfocus fortnightly. Most recently, Bento was updated on October 13, 2026 and Superfocus on October 6, 2026.

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