Be Focused vs Pomodoro Study Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Task creation and management
- Customizable work/break intervals
- Progress tracking and reports
- Cross-device synchronization
- Widgets and Lock Screen controls
- Sound and notification options
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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.
Pomodoro Study Timer
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Pomodoro Study Timer is a timer for practitioners of the Pomodoro Technique. The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method. With the Pomodoro Study Timer app you can study more effectively. The study time interval is set to 20 minutes. You study 20 minutes and after this interval you'll take a 5 or 15 minutes break. The breaks are there to help you to recharge your focus. How to use Pomodoro Study Timer: Step 1: Study for 20 minutes. Step 2: Take a 5 minutes break. Step 3: Study again for 20 minutes. Step 4: Repeat the short break or take a 15 minutes break when needed. The design of Pomodoro Study Timer is minimalistic. You can change the color design by changing to Dark or Light mode. Within the app settings you can also change the language of the app. Features: - Start, Pause and Reset the interval for Study a Short Break or a Long Break. - Choose between two different color themes (changeable with the Dark and Light mode setting). - The App is kept as simple as possible to keep the user from distracting. - Change the language of the app. Upgrade to the Pro version: - This unlocks the Short and Long Break timer buttons. POMODORO STUDY TIMER APP PREMIUM USD $0.99 per month USD $7.99 per year The price varies by location. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once it has been renewed. You can manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. If you like the app, please rate and review it. We are very happy to hear from you. For questions. Do not hesitate and mail to contact@appsbyab.com For support help or comments. Privacy Policy: https://www.appsbyab.com/privacy-policy-study-timer Terms of Use: https://www.appsbyab.com/terms-of-use-study-timer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pomodoro Study Timer at none against Be Focused's shown. Pomodoro Study Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.6 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Be Focused sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pomodoro Study Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Be Focused | Pomodoro Study Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Denys Ievenko | aaron balrak |
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
Pomodoro Study Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Be Focused
- Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$39.99
Pomodoro Study Timer
- Pro Access$0.991 Month
- Pro Access$7.991 Year
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