Comparison

BeFocus vs FocusWise

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

FocusWise

Features
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Are you tired of rigid 25-minute timers that interrupt your flow? Whether you are a student preparing for major university entrance exams that require hours of continuous focus, or a software developer diving into a complex coding sprint, your workflow is unique. Standard timers don't always fit your rhythm. That’s why we built a flexible, distraction-free environment tailored for true deep work. Take control of your time, build your own focus habits, and visualize your progress without ever worrying about an internet connection or subscriptions. Key Features: Fully Customizable Time Blocks Say goodbye to standard limits. Set your focus sessions to 45, 90, or even 120 minutes based on your specific study routine or project needs. You decide when to focus and when to rest. Insightful Local Analytics Track your daily, weekly, and monthly progress with beautiful interactive charts. See exactly how much time you dedicate to specific subjects or projects, and build your motivation with daily streaks. Tag & Organize Your Sessions Categorize your work effortlessly. Create custom tags with unique colors for different exam subjects, freelance projects, or reading habits to see exactly where your time goes. 100% Offline & Private Your data belongs to you. There are no cloud servers, no required logins, and no hidden tracking. Everything is stored securely and locally right on your device. Battery Friendly & Native Design Built exclusively for iOS, delivering a seamless, smooth, and minimalist user experience that supports Dark Mode and doesn't drain your battery during long sessions. Master your time. Enter deep work. Download today and build the focus routine that actually works for you!

Screenshots

BeFocus4 screens
FocusWise3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FocusWise at none against BeFocus's shown. BeFocus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
BeFocus versus FocusWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeFocusFocusWise
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHagler Mijail Galindo PotosinoOpion Software LTD

In-app purchases

None

BeFocus

No in-app purchases

None

FocusWise

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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