# Be Focused vs Milki

The clearest difference is ads: Milki at none against Be Focused's shown. Milki also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Be Focused's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 106). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Be Focused sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Milki sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Milki holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Focused has 4.3K ratings behind it against 106, 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 97% of Milki's.

Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, Milki every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Be Focused | Milki |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-focused-deep-focus-timer/id973130201/reviews) | **[4.9 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milki-pomodoro-study-timer/id1545816867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 106 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **97.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) | [Christopher ODonnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545804809) |

## What reviewers say

### Be Focused

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-focused-deep-focus-timer/id973130201)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Timer resets unexpectedly
- Timers not syncing correctly across devices
- Notifications not always working as expected

**Requested features**

- 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


### Milki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milki-pomodoro-study-timer/id1545816867)

This app helps you overcome procrastination by tracking your study and work sessions using the Pomodoro technique. Set custom daily targets for activities and visualize your progress with powerful charts to stay motivated and achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Customizable daily targets, Actual vs. Target progress charts, Pomodoro technique focus timer, Activity tracking and metrics, Multi-device sync, Status levels and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Miki Pro Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Miki Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Miki Pro Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Motivating and boosts productivity
- 💡 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🔒 Ad-free and no in-app purchases required
- 👍 Helpful for studying and tracking progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Certain features locked behind paywall
- 💡 Leaderboard system could be improved
- 💡 More customization options desired
- 🐛 Some issues with tracking and syncing data

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with timer counting
- Pomodoro history not updating correctly for some users

**Requested features**

- Add widgets for easier access
- Ability to adjust pomodoro and break times without paying
- More detailed statistics and analytics
- Ability to share progress with friends or classmates
- Integration with other productivity/study apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Be Focused free?

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

### Is Milki free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Be Focused or Milki?

Milki is rated higher. Be Focused averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Milki averages 4.9 from 106 ratings.

### Do Be Focused or Milki have ads?

Be Focused shows ads; Milki does not.

### Which is updated more often, Be Focused or Milki?

Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, and Milki every 2 weeks. Most recently, Be Focused was updated on September 24, 2026 and Milki on September 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*