# Be Focused vs Laps

The clearest difference is update cadence: Laps at every 3 days against Be Focused's every 5 months. Laps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Be Focused's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 26). On price, ads, 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 Laps sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Laps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Focused has 4.3K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Be Focused's written reviews are positive against 100% of Laps's.

Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, Laps every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Be Focused | Laps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-focused-deep-focus-timer/id973130201/reviews) | **[5.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laps-focus-and-block-apps/id6452190950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) | [Kwabena Ohemeng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698778868) |

## 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


### Laps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laps-focus-and-block-apps/id6452190950)

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications during work sessions. As you complete focus sessions, you virtually travel through real cities on a map, unlocking new routes and building a streak. Track your progress with detailed statistics for each session.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Gamified focus sessions, Virtual city exploration, Progress tracking, Focus streak building, Unlock new routes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Adopter 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Early Adopter 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Early Adopter 1 Year Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Early Adopter 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Restore Streak | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Laps Points | $8.99 | one-time |
| 2,800 Laps Points | $22.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Laps Points | $36.99 | one-time |
| 13,500 Laps Points | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Be Focused free?

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

### Is Laps free?

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

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

Laps is rated higher. Be Focused averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Laps averages 5.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do Be Focused or Laps have ads?

Both Be Focused and Laps show ads.

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

Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, and Laps every 3 days. Most recently, Be Focused was updated on October 15, 2026 and Laps on September 17, 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.*