Comparison

Be Focused vs Smart Sloth

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

Smart Sloth

This app combines a Pomodoro timer with task management to boost efficiency and focus. It helps users overcome procrastination and conquer tasks with science-based techniques and customizable settings. Achieve your goals and become more time-conscious with this productivity tool.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer integration
  • Task management
  • Customizable task lengths
  • Time-based notifications
  • Gesture-based controls
  • Notification center task management
Features
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Smart Sloth is a task manager that helps you be more efficient with YOUR TIME. We combine Pomodoro Timer with Task Management, it is a science-based app that will motivate you to stay focused and get things done. - Set length of each task - Get notified when time runs out - Simple gesture-based control - Whiz through tasks without leaving the notification center - Customization options Smart Sloth is perfect if you’re looking to: - Sharpen focus - Overcome procrastination - Conquer perfectionism - Create a personal or work routine - Make a dent in big tasks - Be more time conscious Pomodoro ™ and Pomodoro Technique ® are registered trademarks of Francesco Cirillo. This app is not affiliated with Francesco Cirillo. Users have been focused on our app for 1 million hours, join us and we help you to be focused and increase your productivity, reducing procrastination and anxiety. Privacy Policy: https://jafarnajafov.com/privacy-policy EULA: https://getsmartsloth.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Be Focused4 screens
Smart Sloth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Be Focused at 4.7 against Smart Sloth's 4.1. Be Focused also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 33) and review sentiment (89% vs 73%). Smart Sloth's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Smart Sloth sells 4 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

Be Focused holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Focused has 4.3K ratings behind it against 33, 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 73% of Smart Sloth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, Smart Sloth every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Be Focused versus Smart Sloth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBe FocusedSmart Sloth
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better4.1 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better73.1% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K — better33
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenys IevenkoJafar Najafov

Customer experience

Be Focused

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

Smart Sloth

All ratings33 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative21.2%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative23.1%

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

Smart Sloth

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
4 purchases

Smart Sloth

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$1.491 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$4.491 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Be Focused free?
Be Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Sloth free?
Smart Sloth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Be Focused or Smart Sloth?
Be Focused is rated higher. Be Focused averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Smart Sloth averages 4.1 from 33 ratings.
Do Be Focused or Smart Sloth have ads?
Be Focused shows ads; Smart Sloth does not.
Which is updated more often, Be Focused or Smart Sloth?
Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, and Smart Sloth every 2 months. Most recently, Be Focused was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart Sloth on June 10, 2026.

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