Comparison

BeFocus vs Seidō

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

Head to head
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.

About

Seidō

Features
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Productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about being present in what you do. Meet Seidō, a beautifully crafted interval timer designed to help you balance deep work with intentional rest. Inspired by the Japanese concept of "Sei-Dō" (Stillness and Motion), this app provides a distraction-free sanctuary for your most important tasks. Whether you are tackling a complex coding project, studying for finals, or finding your creative flow, Seidō adapts to your rhythm. Why choose Seidō? - Pure Minimalist Design: An interface that stays out of your way. No clutter, no noise. Just you and your goals. - Session-Based Focus: Group your focus and break intervals into cohesive sessions. Perfect for ADHD minds or anyone looking for a structured flow. - Custom Intentions: Define what you are working on before you start. Intentionality is the first step toward mastery. - Privacy First: Your data is yours. Seidō works 100% offline with a local database. No accounts, no cloud, no invasive tracking. - Insightful History: Track your daily progress at a glance. Understand how much time you truly dedicate to Work, Study, Wellbeing and more. Features at a Glance: - Quick-start categories (Work, Study, Creative, Wellness, and more). - Adjustable intervals on the fly. - "Hold to Finish" mechanics to avoid accidental session stops. Step away from the chaos. Master your rhythm. Find your flow with Seidō.

Screenshots

BeFocus4 screens
Seidō4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Seidō at none against BeFocus's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
BeFocus versus Seidō: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeFocusSeidō
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHagler Mijail Galindo PotosinoDavid Fernandez Ramos

In-app purchases

None

BeFocus

No in-app purchases

None

Seidō

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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