Comparison

Pommie Lite vs Be Focused

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

Head to head
About

Pommie Lite

Manage your time with strict work and break periods to enhance focus and productivity. This app guides you through cycles of focused work followed by short and long breaks.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Audio and visual alerts
  • iOS notification controls
  • Planner view
  • Dynamic Text and VoiceOver support
Features
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Increase your focus and boost your productivity by managing your time into strict work and break periods. Focus on a task for 25 minutes then take a 5 minute break. Repeat this three more times, taking a longer 15 minute break before starting the cycle again. Features: • Simple, distraction-free and intuitive interface. • Audio and visual alerts when the next period starts. • Open, pause or stop the timer directly from iOS notifications. • Planner View shows when Work and Break periods will occur for the next 10 hours. • Dynamic Text and VoiceOver for the visually impaired. Upgrade to the full version of Pommie to get these extra features: • Configurable work and break durations. • Over 35 alert sounds to choose from. • Use Timer Profiles to configure timer settings for different kinds of task. • Timer Profiles appear in iOS search results. Tap a result to automatically launch the app and change the timer settings. • Siri shortcuts for controlling the timer, getting its status and selecting a Timer Profile. • Shortcuts run in the background without opening the app. A custom, animated, response view shows the current timer status. • Customise which timer status information is included in the text response displayed or spoken by Siri. • Use Pommie shortcuts in Apple's Shortcuts app to control Pommie. Background execution is supported. • Interactive iOS notifications to view and control the timer. • Home Screen Widgets to quickly view and control the timer. • iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets to quickly view the timer. • External display support showing a custom screen-filling view of the timer. • iPad multitasking. • iPad external keyboard shortcuts to control the timer. • Handoff the timer to or from Pommie running on another iOS or Mac device. • Independent Apple Watch app, including complications, with its own timer. For more information see https://hacknicity.com/pommie The Pomodoro Technique® is a registered trademark by Francesco Cirillo. Pommie Lite is not affiliated with, associated with, or endorsed by the Pomodoro Technique® or Francesco Cirillo.

About

Be Focused

This app helps you stay focused by breaking down tasks into timed work intervals with short breaks. It offers task management, customizable timers, progress tracking, and cross-device synchronization. Enhance your productivity and concentration with this effective tool.

Highlights
  • Task creation and management
  • Customizable work/break intervals
  • Progress tracking and reports
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Widgets and Lock Screen controls
  • Sound and notification options
Features
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Staying on task seems is a real challenge for our screen-bound generation. The Be Focused lets you get things done by breaking up individual tasks among discrete intervals, separated by short breaks. It’s a surprisingly effective way to retain motivation and focus. Create tasks, configure breaks and track your progress throughout the day, week or custom period. Use Be Focused on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac — everything stays perfectly in sync. Task Management • Create and manage tasks • Add notes and due dates to tasks • Organize tasks with tags and filters • Paste task lists from other apps Timer Control • Start, pause, or skip intervals • Auto-start the next interval (optionally) • Plan intervals needed for task completion and track accuracy • Manage completed intervals Timer Customization • Set durations for work sessions, short and long breaks • Define number of intervals before a long break • Set a daily goal for completed intervals • Assign different timer settings to individual tasks Reports • View detailed reports to monitor your progress • Export your data in CSV format Sounds and Notifications • Chronometer ticking sound with adjustable frequency • Variety of alarm sounds • Interactive notifications • Adjustable volume for alarms and chronometer Integration • Sync across all your devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac) • Integration with Focus Matrix to manage tasks using urgent/important principle * • Integration with Shortcuts app to automate workflow Quick Access • Widgets for Lock Screen and Home Screen • Live activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Control to start or stop the timer from the Lock Screen, Controls Center, or Action Button Automation • Integration with Shortcuts app (control tasks and timers via Shortcuts app) • Automate Shortcuts execution on events in Be Focused app Device Support • Apple Watch support • Also available for Mac • Dark and Light mode support Pro Version Features • Single purchase unlocks Pro on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Sync across all your devices • Tags and filters to organize tasks and maintain focus • Integration with Focus Matrix to manage tasks using urgent/important principle * • Shortcuts execution on events in Be Focused app • Export data in CSV format • No banners, no ads Be Focused is free to download and use forever. However, if you want to access the Pro features on all your iPhones, iPads, and Macs, you can upgrade to the Pro version. The Pro subscription comes in three different options: Monthly, Yearly with a 7-day trial, and Lifetime (one-time payment). Payment will be charged to your App Store account and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://xwavesoft.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://xwavesoft.com/terms-of-use.html * Integration with Focus Matrix requires the Pro version of Focus Matrix, sold separately.

Screenshots

Pommie Lite2 screens
Be Focused4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pommie Lite and Be Focused both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Be Focused's written reviews are positive against 40% of Pommie Lite's. Be Focused also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 9). Pommie Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating 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. Be Focused sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pommie Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Be Focused holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Focused has 4.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Pommie Lite's written reviews are positive against 91% of Be Focused's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pommie Lite ships an update every 2 months, Be Focused every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pommie Lite versus Be Focused: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPommie LiteBe Focused
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews90.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeoff HackworthDenys Ievenko

Customer experience

Pommie Lite

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Be Focused

All ratings4,323 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,706 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative4.5%

Bugs and requests

Pommie Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Be Focused

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timer resets unexpectedly
  • Timers not syncing correctly across devices
  • Notifications not always working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to override Do Not Disturb mode
  • Ability to log partial intervals
  • Time tracking with notes per interval
  • Customizable notification sounds
  • Ability to set task-specific time limits

In-app purchases

None

Pommie Lite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Be Focused

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Pommie Lite free?
Pommie Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Be Focused free?
Be Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pommie Lite or Be Focused?
Be Focused is rated higher. Pommie Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Be Focused averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Pommie Lite or Be Focused have ads?
Be Focused shows ads; Pommie Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Pommie Lite or Be Focused?
Pommie Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Be Focused every 5 months. Most recently, Pommie Lite was updated on October 24, 2026 and Be Focused on October 24, 2026.

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