# Be Focused vs CloudReceipts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Be Focused at 91% against CloudReceipts's 50%. CloudReceipts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). 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 CloudReceipts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, CloudReceipts every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Be Focused | CloudReceipts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-focused-focus-timer/id973130201/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) | [CloudTax Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353711600) |

## What reviewers say

### Be Focused

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-focused-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 | $23.99 | 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


### CloudReceipts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudreceipts/id1611449724)

Easily organize and categorize your expenses for Canadian tax deductions. Capture receipts with your phone camera, and let the app automatically extract data and track spending. Seamlessly integrate with tax software for simplified filing.

**Highlights:** Receipt capture via smartphone camera, Automatic expense categorization, OCR data extraction, Integration with CloudTax, Secure receipt storage (6 years), Mileage tracking (paid plan), Detailed expense reports (paid plan)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CloudReceipt | $6.99 | per month |
| CloudReceipts | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Be Focused free?

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

### Is CloudReceipts free?

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

### Do Be Focused or CloudReceipts have ads?

Be Focused shows ads; CloudReceipts does not.

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

Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, and CloudReceipts every 3 weeks. Most recently, Be Focused was updated on November 1, 2026 and CloudReceipts on October 25, 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.*