# Be Focused vs Tomato Timer ۬

The clearest difference is ads: Tomato Timer ۬ at none against Be Focused's shown. Tomato Timer ۬ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Be Focused's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 188) and review sentiment (89% vs 80%). On price, rating, 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 Tomato Timer ۬ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Be Focused against 4.7 for Tomato Timer ۬. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Focused has 4.3K ratings behind it against 188, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Be Focused's written reviews are positive against 80% of Tomato Timer ۬'s.

Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, Tomato Timer ۬ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Be Focused | Tomato Timer ۬ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-focused-deep-focus-timer/id973130201/reviews) | [4.7 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomato-timer/id6474303915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 188 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 80.0% 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 | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) | [BoltQ Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709921356) |

## 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


### Tomato Timer ۬

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomato-timer/id6474303915)

This app helps you improve focus and productivity using the Pomodoro Technique. It offers customizable timers, ambient soundscapes, sub-task management, and detailed statistics to track your progress.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro timers, Multiple ambient sound options, Sub-task management, Advanced statistics tracking, Default Pomodoro timer

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomodoro Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pomodoro Pro Lifetime Gift | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pomodoro Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect for students
- 👍 Helpful and adjustable
- 💰 Free to use
- 👍 Simple concept executed well
- ✨ Sleek and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer pauses when switching apps
- 🐛 Phone locks during timer
- 🐛 Timer stops when phone is locked
- 💸 Expensive lifetime subscription
- ❌ No voice alert customization

**Reported bugs**

- Timer pauses when using other applications
- Phone automatically locks during the timer
- Timer stops when the phone is locked
- No dynamics island or Live activities
- Widget is not interactive

**Requested features**

- Fix timer pausing when switching apps
- Add dynamic island support
- Add watch app support
- Add interactive widget
- Add Korean language for break notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Be Focused free?

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

### Is Tomato Timer ۬ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Be Focused or Tomato Timer ۬?

Be Focused and Tomato Timer ۬ are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.3K and 188 ratings respectively.

### Do Be Focused or Tomato Timer ۬ have ads?

Be Focused shows ads; Tomato Timer ۬ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Be Focused or Tomato Timer ۬?

Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, and Tomato Timer ۬ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Be Focused was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tomato Timer ۬ on September 19, 2026.

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