# Be Focused Pro vs Focused Work

The clearest difference is price: Focused Work at Free against Be Focused Pro's $19.99. Focused Work also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Be Focused Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ratings volume (3K vs 603). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Focused Work is free to download; Be Focused Pro costs $19.99 up front. Focused Work sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Be Focused Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Be Focused Pro against 4.7 for Focused Work. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 603 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Be Focused Pro's written reviews are positive against 85% of Focused Work's.

Be Focused Pro ships an update every 5 months, Focused Work weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Be Focused Pro | Focused Work |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-focused-pro-focus-timer/id953426154/reviews) | **[4.7 (603 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 603 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) | [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001) |

## What reviewers say

### Be Focused Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-focused-pro-focus-timer/id953426154)

This app helps you stay focused and productive by breaking down tasks into timed intervals with short breaks. It offers task management, customizable timers, progress tracking, and cross-device synchronization. Achieve your goals with structured work sessions.

**Highlights:** Task creation and management, Customizable work and break intervals, Progress tracking and reports, Cross-device synchronization, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, Apple Watch support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps stay focused
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Keeps me on track
- 👍 Great for productivity
- 🚀 Customizable timers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Notifications not working as expected
- 🐛 Timers not always accurate
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Resets progress randomly

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues causing data loss
- Timers not working correctly
- Notifications not triggering on silent mode
- Inconsistent behavior when switching devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to set custom timers per task
- Option to skip or pause breaks
- Integration with Apple Watch complications
- Better reporting and analytics


### Focused Work

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394)

This app helps users improve focus and productivity through structured timed sessions. It offers customizable timers, goal setting, and distraction blocking to build healthy work habits.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus sessions, Pomodoro and Flowmodoro templates, Distraction blocking, Reflection and goal tracking, Statistics and charts, Live Activities and widgets

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focused Work Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Focused Work Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Focused Work Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Little Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 GAME CHANGER
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Good Product
- 🚀 Phenomenal
- 👍 Great productivity app!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Shouldn't be a subscription
- 🐛 Reminders are annoying
- 🔒 Stop nagging people for reviews
- 🔒 App for iwatch is still missing in 2025.
- 🔒 Could be an amazing timer

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Stuck on a session: Gap time
- Desktop doesn't sync with phone

**Requested features**

- Need iwatch app
- Calendar integration?
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Be Focused Pro free?

Be Focused Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Focused Work free?

Focused Work is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Be Focused Pro or Focused Work?

Focused Work is rated higher. Be Focused Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Focused Work averages 4.7 from 603 ratings.

### Do Be Focused Pro or Focused Work have ads?

Neither Be Focused Pro nor Focused Work shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Be Focused Pro or Focused Work?

Be Focused Pro ships an update every 5 months, and Focused Work weekly. Most recently, Be Focused Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Focused Work on September 24, 2026.

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