# Be Focused vs FocusTilt

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Be Focused | FocusTilt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-focused-focus-timer/id973130201/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focustilt/id6758545275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) | [jesse rodriguez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873519684) |

## What reviewers say

### Be Focused

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-focused-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


### FocusTilt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focustilt/id6758545275)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*