# Be Focused vs Moment

The clearest difference is rating: Be Focused at 4.7 against Moment's 3.7. Be Focused also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Moment's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Be Focused sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Moment sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Be Focused holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Focused has 4.3K ratings behind it against 3, 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 88% of Moment's.

Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, Moment every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Be Focused | Moment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-focused-deep-focus-timer/id973130201/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moment-focus-timer/id6446064063/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) | [Luminous Design LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124077198) |

## 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


### Moment

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moment-focus-timer/id6446064063)

This app helps you focus using the Pomodoro technique with customizable sessions and breaks. Enjoy beautiful themes, soothing sounds, and seamless syncing across your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro sessions, Adjustable break durations, Nature-inspired themes, Background focus sounds, Cross-device sync (iOS/macOS), Live Activities and Widgets, Siri Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Moment | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock Moment | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock Moment (Forever) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Be Focused free?

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

### Is Moment free?

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

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

Be Focused is rated higher. Be Focused averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Moment averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Be Focused or Moment have ads?

Be Focused shows ads; Moment does not.

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

Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, and Moment every 4 days. Most recently, Be Focused was updated on September 24, 2026 and Moment on July 23, 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.*