Comparison

purfocus vs BeFocus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

purfocus

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PureFocus - Focus Timer & Productivity PureFocus is a time management and productivity app designed for people who want to maximize their focus and get more done. The app combines the Pomodoro technique, task management tools, and collaborative sessions to transform your work routine. Free Features Pomodoro timer (default 25 min focus) Task management with inbox Up to 50 active tasks Basic session statistics Standard visual themes Daily streak tracking Premium Features (subscription required) Unlimited tasks Private collaborative sessions (rooms) Premium motivation prompts Exclusive visual themes Advanced statistics and detailed analytics Custom pomodoro settings Who is it for? Perfect for students, entrepreneurs, developers, creatives, and anyone looking to improve focus, reduce distractions, and structure their work sessions effectively. Auto-renewable subscriptions PureFocus Premium Monthly: 3.99€ / month PureFocus Premium Annual: 24.99€ / year (≈ $3.33 / month, save 33%) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal after purchase in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://nicolasmangindev.github.io/purefocusbusiness/en/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

BeFocus

Features
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Be Focus helps you stay productive with an offline task manager and Pomodoro timer. Built for simplicity and focus, it combines powerful organization tools with a clean design—perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to manage tasks without distractions. Key Features: • Tasks & Subtasks: Create tasks and break them down into smaller steps. • Tags & Priorities: Add tags and set priorities to keep the most important work clear. • Projects & Folders: Organize tasks into projects and group them in folders for structure. • Project Sections: Divide projects into phases to track your progress easily. • Pomodoro Timer: Boost concentration with built-in focus sessions and breaks. • Offline & Private: Works 100% offline with local storage only—no login required. Why Be Focus? Most productivity apps are cluttered with features you don’t need or require accounts to work. Be Focus is different: it’s offline-first, minimalist, and effective, designed to keep your mind clear and your work flowing. Take control of your time, stay organized, and focus on what truly matters with Be Focus.

Screenshots

purfocus4 screens
BeFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeFocus at none against purfocus's 2. purfocus's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. purfocus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BeFocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
purfocus versus BeFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpurfocusBeFocus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMANGIN NicolasHagler Mijail Galindo Potosino

In-app purchases

2 purchases

purfocus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly premium$3.991 Month
  • Yearly premium$22.991 Year
None

BeFocus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is purfocus free?
purfocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeFocus free?
BeFocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do purfocus or BeFocus have ads?
BeFocus shows ads; purfocus does not.

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