FocusBeats vs Pulse Focus

Transform your work and study sessions into a productive and enjoyable experience. FocusBeats combines the power of music and the proven efficiency of the Pomodoro technique into a single application. Whether you're crunching numbers, crafting your latest piece, or studying for exams, FocusBeats is your go-to for maintaining focus and enhancing productivity. --- Works With or Without Apple Music --- FocusBeats now ships with built-in royalty-free focus music — no Apple Music subscription needed. Pick a royalty-free theme, hit start, and you have a fully working Pomodoro timer with focus music. If you do have Apple Music, every one of the 48 themes is unlocked for you, with hand-curated playlists from Apple's catalog. --- 48 Hand-Curated Themes Across 6 Categories --- Dive into an extensive collection of music themes ranging from broad topics like "Movie & TV Soundtracks" and "Classical Music" to more focused ones like "Studio Ghibli", "Minecraft", "Harry Potter", and "Beethoven", neatly organized into six broad categories: Moods, Genres, Video Games, Movies & TV Shows, Soundtrack Composers, and Classical Composers. There's a theme for every mood and task. --- Customizable Pomodoro Sessions --- Tailor your focus sessions with three selectable Pomodoro lengths. Choose the number of Pomodoros to fit your schedule and break structure, optimizing your efficiency and focus. --- Thematic Audiovisual Experience --- With each theme, enjoy a carefully curated playlist paired with hand-painted artwork that matches the mood of the music. This unique combination not only aids in concentration but also adds an element of enjoyment to your work or study routine. --- Curated Music for Focus --- Every playlist has been hand-curated and refined for focus — distracting tracks removed, instrumental balance prioritized, and seamless transitions between songs. Say goodbye to distractions and hello to productive, deep focus sessions. --- Suggest New Themes --- Is your favorite theme missing? No problem! You can suggest new themes to be added, making FocusBeats a continually evolving platform shaped by its community. ===== How It Works ===== 1. Select Your Theme: Choose from 48 different themes across 6 categories to match your task or mood. 2. Customize Your Pomodoro: Decide on the length and number of Pomodoros that suit your workflow. 3. Focus and Enjoy: Start your session with your selected theme playing in the background, accompanied by a fitting image to enhance your focus. 4. Automatic Breaks: Get informed about breaks with an audio cue and your background music pausing. Dive right back in when the music continues playing! ===== Why FocusBeats? ===== 1. Enhanced Productivity: Combining music and the Pomodoro technique helps you achieve high levels of productivity. 2. Variety and Customization: With 48 themes and flexible session configurations, you can personalize your focus experience. 3. Community-Driven Content: Your suggestions help expand our theme collection, ensuring there's always something new to explore. 4. FocusBeats is more than just a timer; it's a lifestyle tool designed to enhance your work and study sessions. Join the FocusBeats community today and take the first step towards transforming your productivity and focus! -- Notes -- – 5 royalty-free themes (HoliznaCC0, Kevin MacLeod, Scott Buckley, Jason Shaw, Sascha Ende) play without any subscription — fully functional Pomodoro timer with focus music, free. – The other 43 themes use Apple Music's catalog and require an Apple Music subscription. – All 48 themes are unlocked from day one — there is no in-app purchase gate on themes. An optional In-App Purchase unlocks longer Pomodoro lengths (60 / 90 minutes) and longer session counts. -- Legal Notice -- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Pulse Focus turns your work into a calm, rewarding ritual. Break your day into focused Pomodoro sessions and restorative breaks — and watch a beautiful forest grow with every minute you focus. FOCUS, BEAUTIFULLY • A reliable Pomodoro timer that keeps counting accurately, even in the background. • Fully customizable focus, short-break and long-break durations, with optional auto-start. • An immersive full-screen focus mode where a tree grows as your session progresses. GROW YOUR FOREST • Every completed focus session plants a tree in your own forest. • Watch your forest fill up over time — a satisfying, motivating record of your effort. BREATHE & RESET • Take a guided breathing exercise on your breaks (5s inhale / 5s exhale) to reset your mind. • Or take a normal break — it's up to you. TASKS & PRIORITIES • Create tasks with priorities (High/Medium/Low) and categories (Work, Study, Project…). • Attach a task to a focus session and automatically log the time you spend on it. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • See your full history in the Agenda, with day, week and month charts. • Total sessions, focus time, average session length and your daily streak. • Export your focus data to CSV or JSON anytime. SOUNDS & THEMES • Real ambient sounds — rain and ocean — plus a soft chime and gentle haptics. • Four beautiful themes: Forest, Tomato, Pixel and Space. MORE • Local notifications so you never miss the end of a session. • Available in 34 languages. Pulse Focus Pro unlocks all themes, the rain & ocean sounds, unlimited tasks, the Month stats view, CSV/JSON export and your growing forest. It's an auto-renewable subscription (or a one-time lifetime purchase); your subscription renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, and you can manage it in your Apple Account settings. Pulse Focus: Pomodoro Timer — make every minute of focus count. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/