Comparison

Be Focused vs Bobs, behavior observation

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Bobs, behavior observation

This tool allows for the observation and tracking of behaviors in different environments. Users can customize observation settings, log behaviors in real-time, and analyze recorded data through detailed tables. Data is stored securely on the device and can be exported for further analysis.

Highlights
  • Customizable observation sessions
  • Real-time behavior logging
  • Secure local data management
  • Detailed session analysis tables
  • Export data to Excel
Features
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Bobs is an advanced tool to observe, track, and analyze behaviors in various settings. With Bobs, users can customize observation parameters, record behaviors in real-time, and review detailed data tables. The app secures data locally and provides export functionality for thorough analysis. Key Features: Customizable Sessions: Set up observations tailored to specific clients and behaviors. Real-Time Logging: Record behaviors as they occur with precision. Secure Data Management: Save and manage data securely on your device. Session Analysis: Review and analyze session data with comprehensive tables. Export Capability: Export data to Excel for in-depth analysis and reporting. All exported Excel files are saved to app's Documents folder. It's shared with other apps, so you can access exported files using a standard Files app on your device.

Screenshots

Be Focused4 screens
Bobs, behavior observation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Be Focused at 4.7 against Bobs, behavior observation's 4.0. Be Focused also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 1). Bobs, behavior observation's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Be Focused sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bobs, behavior observation asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Be Focused holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Focused has 4.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Be Focused's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bobs, behavior observation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Be Focused versus Bobs, behavior observation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBe FocusedBobs, behavior observation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenys IevenkoHafthor Haugen

Customer experience

Be Focused

All ratings4,318 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews506 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative5.5%

Bobs, behavior observation

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Bobs, behavior observation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Be Focused

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$39.99
None

Bobs, behavior observation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Be Focused free?
Be Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bobs, behavior observation free?
Bobs, behavior observation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Be Focused or Bobs, behavior observation?
Be Focused is rated higher. Be Focused averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Bobs, behavior observation averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Be Focused or Bobs, behavior observation have ads?
Be Focused shows ads; Bobs, behavior observation does not.

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