Comparison

Be Focused vs Pomodoro

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

Head to head
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.

About

Pomodoro

Enhance your focus and productivity with a timer that breaks work into intervals. This app helps you manage tasks using the Pomodoro technique, offering customizable timers, relaxing sounds, and progress tracking. It supports various Apple devices and works offline.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro technique timer
  • Customizable intervals
  • Relaxing sound player
  • iOS widgets and Apple Watch support
  • Task management
  • Progress tracking
  • White noise integration
Features
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The Best Pomodoro Application. Work with this app to improve your productivity by breaking up after each working period. Features - Timer list - Relaxing sound player - iOS14 Widgets Support - Apple Watch Complications - White noises are played with timer - Customizable timer style & background image - Customizable settings for your working interval and short, long break interval - Offline mode - Dark mode - Manager your task using Pomodoro technique - Focus with white noise sounds - Track your progress - Background scheduling and notification - Support Working on backgrounds - Voice Feedback after finishing work and break - Universal app for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch Feedback email - jason@delightroom.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Be Focused4 screens
Pomodoro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Be Focused and Pomodoro both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Be Focused's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pomodoro's. Pomodoro's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 and Pomodoro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Be Focused against 4.7 for Pomodoro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Be Focused's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pomodoro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, Pomodoro monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Be Focused versus Pomodoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBe FocusedPomodoro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.3K ratings)4.7 (11K ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better50.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K11K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenys IevenkoDelightApps Corp.

Customer experience

Be Focused

All ratings4,318 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews506 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative5.5%

Pomodoro

All ratings10,798 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.3%

User reviews

Be Focused

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Straightforward and easy to use
  • 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
  • 💡 Customizable work and break times
  • 📊 Tracks time spent on tasks
  • 🔔 Good notification system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
  • 🔔 Inconsistent notification sounds
  • 💻 Lack of dark mode
  • 🔍 Difficulty rearranging tasks

Pomodoro

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and efficient
  • 🎨 Customizable timers and sounds
  • 📊 Helpful statistics and tracking
  • 👍 Effective for productivity and focus

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy notifications and timers
  • 💰 Too many features locked behind paywall
  • 🔇 Unreliable audio playback
  • 🔍 Lacking basic functionality

Bugs and 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

Pomodoro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Timer stops counting when switching apps
  • Notifications not working consistently
  • Premium features not functioning as expected
  • App crashing or freezing on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to sync timers across devices
  • More customization options for backgrounds and sounds
  • Improved statistics and reporting
  • Better support and communication from developers

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
5 purchases

Pomodoro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Club$0.991 Month
  • Pomodoro - premium$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • Tip$0.99
  • Premium$7.99
  • Lifetime premium$9.99

Questions

Is Be Focused free?
Be Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro free?
Pomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Be Focused or Pomodoro?
Be Focused and Pomodoro are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.3K and 11K ratings respectively.
Do Be Focused or Pomodoro have ads?
Both Be Focused and Pomodoro show ads.
Which is updated more often, Be Focused or Pomodoro?
Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, and Pomodoro monthly. Most recently, Be Focused was updated on September 19, 2026 and Pomodoro on September 23, 2026.

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