# Be Focused Pro vs Timer

Be Focused Pro and Timer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Be Focused Pro's written reviews are positive against 20% of Timer's. Be Focused Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (3K vs 442). Timer's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). On rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Timer is free to download; Be Focused Pro costs $19.99 up front. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Be Focused Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Be Focused Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Focused Pro has 3K ratings behind it against 442, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Be Focused Pro's written reviews are positive against 20% of Timer's.

Be Focused Pro ships an update every 5 months, Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Be Focused Pro | Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-focused-pro-focus-timer/id953426154/reviews)** | [4.4 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-minimal-timer/id1661418622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 442 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 38 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) | [Studio 1J, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639917300) |

## 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


### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-minimal-timer/id1661418622)

This app offers a simple and intuitive way to manage your time for various activities. Set custom timers, utilize quick presets, and adjust alarm volumes to suit your needs. Stay on track with home screen widgets and an optional ambient ticking sound.

**Highlights:** Easy timer setting, Customizable presets, Adjustable alarm volume, Ambient ticking sound option, Home screen widgets, Flexible subscription options

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minimal Timer+ | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Minimal Timer+ | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Minimal Timer+ | $79.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimal and simple design
- 👍 Great for meditation timers
- 👍 Custom volume feature
- 👍 Sleek and wonderful app
- 👍 Imposes discipline for time monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Extremely high weekly subscription cost
- 💸 Unfair trial requiring subscription
- 💸 Predatory pricing model
- 💸 No free version for basic use
- 💸 App is too expensive

**Reported bugs**

- App swirls for over a minute before loading
- No widgets found after paying for subscription
- Unable to get past the first screen without subscribing

**Requested features**

- Allow limited access to try before subscribing
- Add an option to control the timer from the widget
- Add shortcuts support for setting and naming timers
- Add a 24-hour timer option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Be Focused Pro free?

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

### Is Timer free?

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

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

Be Focused Pro is rated higher. Be Focused Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Timer averages 4.4 from 442 ratings.

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

Neither Be Focused Pro nor Timer shows ads.

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

Be Focused Pro ships an update every 5 months, and Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Be Focused Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Timer on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*