Comparison

Be Focused vs QIAmini Suite

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

QIAmini Suite

Features
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The QIAmini app provides a range of features to support your QIAmini workflow: Access official QIAGEN protocols -browse and download protocols provided by QIAGEN. Manage protocols - create your own protocols by modifying the existing ones, update, and organize them. Transfer protocols to QIAmini Instrument - transfer protocols to your instrument using QR code, Bluetooth or USB stick. Protocol overview - review protocol details and parameters before transferring them to your instrument. Knowledge Base access - access relevant product information, guidance, and support materials. Notifications - stay informed about important updates and relevant information. Secure access - sign in securely using your myQIAGEN account. Without logging in, the following functionalities are available: Access to the list of available protocols Transfer of protocols to the QIAmini instrument via: USB file transfer Bluetooth connection (mobile devices only) QR code generated in the application Access to the Knowledge Base Access to related kits information Possibility to report an incident After logging in with a My QIAGEN account (which can be created at https://login.qiagen.com/login), additional functionalities become available: Copying of protocols Modification of selected protocol parameters Importing and storing run reports from the instrument Synchronized access to protocols across mobile and web applications When logged in, personal protocols are accessible from both mobile and web applications, enabling seamless and continuous work across platforms.

Screenshots

Be Focused4 screens
QIAmini Suite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QIAmini Suite at none against Be Focused's 3. QIAmini Suite also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. QIAmini Suite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Be Focused versus QIAmini Suite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBe FocusedQIAmini Suite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenys IevenkoQIAGEN GmbH

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

QIAmini Suite

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$23.99
None

QIAmini Suite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Be Focused free?
Be Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QIAmini Suite free?
QIAmini Suite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Be Focused or QIAmini Suite have ads?
Be Focused shows ads; QIAmini Suite does not.

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