Comparison

Be Focused vs Focusi

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

Focusi

Enhance concentration with a simple countdown and study timer. Ideal for homework, revision, or the Pomodoro technique, this app helps users stay focused and productive.

Highlights
  • Multiple customizable time frames
  • Pomodoro and break sessions
  • Stopwatch functionality
  • Pause and stop controls
  • Optional finish alerts
  • Focus improvement tips
  • Session tagging
  • Hard mode for distraction-free focus
Features
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Improve focus with this countdown/study timer. Great for revision or pomodoro! Are you having issues concentrating on the things that matter? Are you a habitual procrastinator? Are you looking for a study timer or countdown timer app? Then look no further! Focusi is a sleek study timer app for focus, revision and work that puts an emphasis on simplicity. All you have to do is tap a time and you're ready to go! Main Features - Multiple time frames(15, 30, 60 minutes etc.) that can be added or removed freely. You can use these as pomodoro sessions or for breaks. - Quick display of estimated finishing times for each timer before you start a session. - Stopwatch functionality. - Pause and stop functionality. - A finish alert sound(optional and can be turned off from the settings). - A finish alert notification(can also be adjusted in the settings). - Curated tips about how to improve your focus/break free from smartphone addiction. - Add tags to your timer sessions so you know what you've been studying and for how long. - Hard mode(if you activate this the timer won't progress unless you flip your phone face-down). - Bar graphs that show the time you have spent studying with the app for the last 7 days/14 days(can be extended further with premium). - Light and dark themes(and premium 'Night Mode'/'Pink' themes). Focusi is great for people that: - Want something to complement their study sessions or want to work more efficiently - Are having trouble focusing and need that extra push - Are looking for an app with countdown(or stopwatch) functionality If you have any feedback or ideas feel free to write them in the reviews section below or email us at support@focusi.app. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/focusi-privacy-ios Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/focusi-terms

Screenshots

Be Focused4 screens
Focusi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Be Focused at 89% against Focusi's 61%. Be Focused also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 14) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Focusi's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Focusi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Be Focused holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Focused has 4.3K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Be Focused's written reviews are positive against 61% of Focusi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, Focusi every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Be Focused versus Focusi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBe FocusedFocusi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better4.4 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenys IevenkoJordan Holland

Customer experience

Be Focused

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

Focusi

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral14.7%
Negative23.9%

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

Focusi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

Focusi

Subscriptions1
  • Focusi Premium$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Focusi Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Be Focused free?
Be Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focusi free?
Focusi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Be Focused or Focusi?
Be Focused is rated higher. Be Focused averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Focusi averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.
Do Be Focused or Focusi have ads?
Both Be Focused and Focusi show ads.
Which is updated more often, Be Focused or Focusi?
Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, and Focusi every 5 weeks. Most recently, Be Focused was updated on September 24, 2026 and Focusi on September 21, 2026.

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