Comparison

Be Focused Pro vs Authenticator App

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

Head to head
About

Be Focused Pro

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
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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 * Sync with Mac requires Be Focused Pro for macOS, sold separately. ** Integration with Focus Matrix requires the Pro version of Focus Matrix, sold separately.

About

Authenticator App

Secure your online accounts with this 2FA OTP manager. It offers easy account setup via QR code scanning or manual entry, and enhances security with biometric authentication. All one-time passwords are stored locally on your device for increased protection.

Highlights
  • 2FA OTP management
  • QR code scanning for account setup
  • Manual code entry
  • Biometric unlock (fingerprint/face recognition)
  • Local storage of OTPs
  • Supports numerous platforms
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Introducing Authenticator - The Ultimate 2FA OTP Manager. Unmatched protection in just a tap! Authenticator - 2FA App is a highly recommended free 2FA app used for securing your accounts on different platforms such as Instagram, Google, Facebook, Github, Twitter, X, Binance, Salceforce, and many more. Scan QR Code: Effortlessly add your accounts by scanning QR codes. No more manual entry or hassle. Manual Code Entry: Easily enter authentication codes manually for added flexibility. Biometrics Integration: Unlock the app effortlessly with your fingerprint or face recognition for enhanced security. No Password Stored: The Authenticator application generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP), stored on the user's phone without internet access. This solution dramatically increases login security. For a safe and secure experience try the application NOW! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/authenticator-policy/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/authenticator-policy/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Be Focused Pro4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Be Focused Pro at 81% against Authenticator App's 29%. Be Focused Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (3K vs 86). Authenticator App's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Authenticator App is free to download; Be Focused Pro costs $19.99 up front. Authenticator App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.19 per 7 days. Be Focused Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 86, 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 29% of Authenticator App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Be Focused Pro ships an update every 5 months, Authenticator App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Be Focused Pro versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBe Focused ProAuthenticator App
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (3K ratings) — better4.4 (86 ratings)
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3K — better86
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenys IevenkoTatsat Brahmbhatt

Customer experience

Be Focused Pro

All ratings2,972 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews494 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative11.3%

Authenticator App

All ratings86 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

Be Focused Pro

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Ability to import tasks from other apps

Authenticator App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Be Focused Pro

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$4.197 Days
  • Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.491 Year
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  • Yearly$53.901 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$59.99
  • Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Be Focused Pro free?
Be Focused Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Be Focused Pro or Authenticator App?
Be Focused Pro is rated higher. Be Focused Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.4 from 86 ratings.
Do Be Focused Pro or Authenticator App have ads?
Neither Be Focused Pro nor Authenticator App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Be Focused Pro or Authenticator App?
Be Focused Pro ships an update every 5 months, and Authenticator App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Be Focused Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Authenticator App on June 1, 2026.

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