Comparison

Be Focused vs FocusTilt

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

FocusTilt

Features
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Meet Focus Tilt, the most intuitive productivity timer on the App Store. No buttons to press, no complicated setup - just flip your phone and start focusing. HOW IT WORKS: Place your phone face UP to start work timer automatically Flip your phone face DOWN for break mode That is it! Your phone becomes your focus companion PERFECT FOR: Pomodoro technique enthusiasts Students who need distraction-free study sessions Remote workers staying in the zone Anyone who wants a simple, effective focus tool CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE: Set your own work and break durations Choose from multiple beautiful themes (Auto, Ocean, Sunset, Forest, and more) Pick your favorite alert sound (Digital, Bell, Chime, Zen, Retro) Enable haptic feedback for tactile confirmation Configure long breaks after your session streak TRACK YOUR PROGRESS: Session counter shows completed focus periods Visual streak tracker before long breaks Total focus time for the day WHY USERS LOVE IT: "The tilt feature is genius - no more forgetting to start my timer!" "Finally a Pomodoro app that does not distract me with buttons" "Beautiful design and the themes are gorgeous" FEATURES: Automatic tilt detection Customizable work/break durations 6 beautiful color themes 6 alert sounds plus haptic feedback Session statistics and streaks iPhone and iPad support Clean, modern iOS design Download Focus Tilt today and transform how you work and rest. Focus better. Rest smarter.

Screenshots

Be Focused4 screens
FocusTilt1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusTilt at none against Be Focused's 3. FocusTilt also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Be Focused's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 1). 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. FocusTilt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FocusTilt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Be Focused versus FocusTilt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBe FocusedFocusTilt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenys Ievenkojesse rodriguez

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

FocusTilt

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

FocusTilt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Be Focused free?
Be Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusTilt free?
FocusTilt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Be Focused or FocusTilt?
FocusTilt is rated higher. Be Focused averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while FocusTilt averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Be Focused or FocusTilt have ads?
Be Focused shows ads; FocusTilt does not.

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