Comparison

BeFocus vs DayStack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 designβ€”perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to manage tasks without distractions. Key Features: β€’ Tasks & Subtasks: Create tasks and break them down into smaller steps. β€’ Tags & Priorities: Add tags and set priorities to keep the most important work clear. β€’ Projects & Folders: Organize tasks into projects and group them in folders for structure. β€’ Project Sections: Divide projects into phases to track your progress easily. β€’ Pomodoro Timer: Boost concentration with built-in focus sessions and breaks. β€’ Offline & Private: Works 100% offline with local storage onlyβ€”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

DayStack

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DayStack brings your todo list, pomodoro timer, and daily planner into one simple app. Stop switching between 3-4 apps β€” manage tasks, focus with timers, plan your day, and track your progress all in one place. TASK MANAGEMENT & TODO LIST Create tasks with subtasks, priorities, due dates, and tags. Organize with projects and categories. Drag to reorder. Mark complete with a tap. Simple and fast. POMODORO TIMER & FOCUS MODE Built-in pomodoro timer with customizable work and break intervals. Stay focused with timed sessions. Track how many pomodoros you complete each day. Ambient sounds to help you concentrate. STOPWATCH & COUNTDOWN TIMER General-purpose stopwatch and countdown timer for any timed activity. Save presets for quick access. Track time spent on tasks automatically. TIMEBOX PLANNER & TIME BLOCKING Plan your day with time blocks. Assign tasks to specific time slots. See your schedule at a glance with a visual timeline. Weekly overview included. DAILY PLANNER & REVIEW Start each day with intentions and goals. Review what you accomplished at the end. Rate your day. Build consistent daily habits with structured planning. STATISTICS & PRODUCTIVITY REPORTS See your productivity trends over time. Track completed tasks, focus time, and streaks. Daily, weekly, and monthly breakdowns to understand your habits. MORE FEATURES - Projects and tags for organization - Task priorities (low, medium, high) - Subtasks and checklists - Recurring tasks (daily, weekly, custom) - Due date reminders with notifications - Kanban board view - Search and filter tasks - Dark mode and multiple themes - Offline β€” no internet needed - No account required β€” your data stays on your device - Clean design interface - Backup and restore your data Whether you're a student studying for exams, a freelancer managing clients, or a remote worker organizing your day, DayStack gives you everything you need to stay organized, focused, and productive. Download DayStack now β€” your all-in-one productivity companion.

Screenshots

BeFocus4 screens
DayStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DayStack at none against BeFocus's shown. DayStack also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BeFocus versus DayStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeFocusDayStack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size95 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHagler Mijail Galindo PotosinoGunawan Santoso

In-app purchases

None

BeFocus

No in-app purchases

None

DayStack

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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