Comparison

Be Focused vs Stoic Calendar

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

Stoic Calendar

Features
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In our fast-paced world, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Stoic Calendar helps you maintain perspective by keeping the finite nature of time at the forefront of your mind. Every time you unlock your phone, you're reminded that time is your most precious resource. Stoic Calendar brings the ancient philosophy of "Memento Mori" to your iPhone, visualizing your life in weeks through an elegant, minimalist calendar. Each week is represented by a dot, creating a visual representation that makes the passage of time tangible and meaningful. ** Key Features:** 1. Life Calendar Visualization • See your entire life expectancy displayed as a grid of weeks • Each dot represents one week of your life • Filled weeks show your past, current week is highlighted, and empty weeks represent your future • A powerful visual reminder to make the most of every moment 2. Goal Tracking • Create and track personal goals with custom target dates • Visualize progress toward your goals with beautiful calendar grids • Switch between days and weeks display units • Set custom themes for each goal to personalize your experience 3. Automatic Wallpaper Updates • Your calendar automatically updates daily at 6 AM • Seamlessly rotates between your life calendar and goal calendars • No manual intervention needed - set it once and forget it • Perfect for daily motivation and reflection 4. Beautiful Themes • Choose from 14 carefully crafted color themes • From minimalist monochrome to vibrant ocean blues • Each theme designed to match your style and mood • Customize wallpaper title and display options 5. Privacy First • All data stored locally on your device • No accounts, no cloud sync, no tracking • Your personal information never leaves your iPhone • Complete control over your data **How It Works:** 1. Enter your birth date and life expectancy during onboarding 2. Choose your preferred color theme 3. The app generates your personalized life calendar wallpaper 4. Set it as your iPhone wallpaper 5. Watch it update automatically each day Start your journey toward more mindful living. Download Stoic Calendar today and transform your relationship with time.

Screenshots

Be Focused4 screens
Stoic Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Be Focused at Free against Stoic Calendar's $0.99. Be Focused also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). Stoic Calendar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Be Focused is free to download; Stoic Calendar costs $0.99 up front. Be Focused sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Stoic Calendar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Be Focused versus Stoic Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBe FocusedStoic Calendar
PriceFree — better$0.99
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 iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenys IevenkoAbdelmoniem Ragab

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

Stoic Calendar

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

Stoic Calendar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Be Focused free?
Be Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stoic Calendar free?
Stoic Calendar costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Be Focused or Stoic Calendar have ads?
Be Focused shows ads; Stoic Calendar does not.

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