# Be Focused vs Focus Quest

The clearest difference is rating: Be Focused at 4.7 against Focus Quest's 4.2. Be Focused also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 5). Focus Quest's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Be Focused sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focus Quest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Be Focused holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Focused has 4.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Be Focused | Focus Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-focused-deep-focus-timer/id973130201/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-quest-pomodoro-timer/id6755022328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) | [App Star Family](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588849497) |

## 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


### Focus Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-quest-pomodoro-timer/id6755022328)

This app helps users combat distraction and procrastination by gamifying focused work sessions. It offers ambient sounds, personalized insights, and analytics to improve productivity and build consistency.

**Highlights:** Focus music and ambient sounds, Pre-built focus session templates, Weekly and monthly focus challenges, AI-powered coaching and insights, Advanced analytics on distraction patterns, Smart scheduling for optimal focus times, Export stats and share progress

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Be Focused free?

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

### Is Focus Quest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Be Focused or Focus Quest?

Be Focused is rated higher. Be Focused averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Focus Quest averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Be Focused or Focus Quest have ads?

Be Focused shows ads; Focus Quest does not.

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