# Be Focused Pro vs Reminders

The clearest difference is price: Reminders at Free against Be Focused Pro's $19.99. Reminders also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Be Focused Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Reminders is free to download; Be Focused Pro costs $19.99 up front. Reminders sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 4.5 for Reminders. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Focused Pro has 3K ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Be Focused Pro's written reviews are positive against 52% of Reminders's.

Be Focused Pro ships an update every 5 months, Reminders every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Be Focused Pro | Reminders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-focused-pro-focus-timer/id953426154/reviews)** | [4.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminders-to-do-list-and-widget/id1662218674/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 52.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 99 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) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## 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


### Reminders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminders-to-do-list-and-widget/id1662218674)

Seamlessly integrate your to-do lists and reminders directly into your calendar app. Organize your day with a structured planner and home screen widgets for quick access. Enjoy offline syncing and robust privacy protection.

**Highlights:** Calendar integration, Home screen widgets, Structured day planner, Offline syncing, Siri integration, Customizable sync schedules

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional
- 🚀 Syncs reminders to calendar
- 💡 Offline functionality
- ✨ Useful for time boxing
- ✅ Works as advertised

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription model introduced
- 💰 Unexpected price increase
- 👎 Bait-and-switch tactics
- 😠 Money grabbing developers
- 📉 App became obsolete

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders re-syncing after deletion
- Full-screen ads after payment
- Broken Shortcuts automation
- Cannot restore previous purchases
- Ads in purchased versions

**Requested features**

- Two-way sync between reminders and calendar
- Ability to choose specific reminder lists to sync
- Option to change the name of the created calendar
- Ability to drag reminders in the calendar to organize
- Select existing calendar for reminders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Be Focused Pro free?

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

### Is Reminders free?

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

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

Be Focused Pro is rated higher. Be Focused Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Reminders averages 4.5 from 96 ratings.

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

Reminders shows ads; Be Focused Pro does not.

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

Be Focused Pro ships an update every 5 months, and Reminders every 6 weeks. Most recently, Be Focused Pro was updated on October 19, 2026 and Reminders on October 20, 2026.

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