# Focus@Will vs Be Focused

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Be Focused at 91% against Focus@Will's 46%. Be Focused also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 656). Focus@Will's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus@Will sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Be Focused sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Be Focused holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Focused has 4.3K ratings behind it against 656, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Focus@Will's written reviews are positive against 91% of Be Focused's.

Focus@Will ships an update every 3 weeks, Be Focused every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus@Will | Be Focused |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (656 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuswill-control-your-add/id638810714/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-focused-deep-focus-timer/id973130201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 656 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dulcetta](https://appshunter.io/developer/635015531) | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus@Will

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuswill-control-your-add/id638810714)

This app offers personalized music scientifically designed to enhance focus and productivity. It uses a proprietary AI engine and a vast brain database to tailor audio experiences to your specific brain type, helping you filter distractions and achieve deep work sessions.

**Highlights:** Personalized music channels, Brain type assessment, Customizable background images, Focus timer with work/break intervals, Offline listening mode, Productivity tracking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| focus@will legacy pricing | $4.99 | per month |
| focus@will legacy pricing | $5.99 | per month |
| focus@will legacy pricing | $8.99 | per month |
| focus@will | $9.99 | per month |
| focus@will legacy pricing | $11.99 | per month |
| focus@will legacy pricing | $11.99 | per month |
| Focus@Will | $34.99 | per year |
| focus@will legacy pricing | $44.99 | per year |
| focus@will | $52.99 | per year |
| focus@will | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 🎶 Great background music
- 👍 Customizable channels and settings
- 💡 Scientifically designed to aid concentration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Limited music selection and repetitive tracks

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on startup
- Music playback issues and interruptions
- Subscription management problems
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for music playback
- More diverse music selection
- Improved app stability and performance
- Volume controls and pause/resume functionality
- Productivity tracking and analytics


### Be Focused

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-focused-deep-focus-timer/id973130201)

This app helps you stay focused by breaking down tasks into timed work intervals with short breaks. It offers task management, customizable timers, progress tracking, and cross-device synchronization. Enhance your productivity and concentration with this effective tool.

**Highlights:** Task creation and management, Customizable work/break intervals, Progress tracking and reports, Cross-device synchronization, Widgets and Lock Screen controls, Sound and notification options

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Straightforward and easy to use
- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 💡 Customizable work and break times
- 📊 Tracks time spent on tasks
- 🔔 Good notification system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🔔 Inconsistent notification sounds
- 💻 Lack of dark mode
- 🔍 Difficulty rearranging tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Timer resets unexpectedly
- Timers not syncing correctly across devices
- Notifications not always working as expected

**Requested features**

- Option to override Do Not Disturb mode
- Ability to log partial intervals
- Time tracking with notes per interval
- Customizable notification sounds
- Ability to set task-specific time limits


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus@Will free?

Focus@Will is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Be Focused free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus@Will or Be Focused?

Be Focused is rated higher. Focus@Will averages 4.1 out of 5 from 656 ratings, while Be Focused averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Focus@Will or Be Focused have ads?

Be Focused shows ads; Focus@Will does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus@Will or Be Focused?

Focus@Will ships an update every 3 weeks, and Be Focused every 5 months. Most recently, Focus@Will was updated on October 7, 2026 and Be Focused on October 15, 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.*