Comparison

Be Focused vs PureLens

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

PureLens

Features
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PureLens no es solo un escáner, es tu herramienta definitiva para gestionar el inventario, registrar códigos y optimizar tu tiempo. Diseñado con una interfaz sin distracciones, utiliza toda la potencia de tu cámara para reconocer códigos al instante, incluso en condiciones de poca luz. FUNCIONES PRINCIPALES: - Reconocimiento ultrarrápido: Escanea códigos QR, EAN, UPC e ISBN en milisegundos sin necesidad de apuntar perfectamente. - Interfaz Inteligente: Abre enlaces, copia texto, conéctate a redes Wi-Fi o llama a números de teléfono con un solo toque. - Historial Completo: Nunca pierdas un escaneo. Guarda automáticamente tus códigos para consultarlos después. - Búsqueda y Filtros: Encuentra el código que buscas en segundos separando QRs de códigos de barras. DESBLOQUEA PURELENS PRO (Pago único, sin suscripciones): - Modo Lote Profesional: ¿Tienes 50 paquetes que escanear? Activa el modo lote y escanea sin pausa; la app los irá guardando en segundo plano. - Listas Ilimitadas: Crea carpetas (ej. Almacén 2, Evento de Verano) y organiza todo tu inventario en ellas. - Exportación a Excel (CSV): Selecciona tus registros y expórtalos en un formato tabular limpio, listo para usar en tus hojas de cálculo o programas de contabilidad. Privacidad por bandera: PureLens funciona de forma local en tu dispositivo y no bombardea tu pantalla con anuncios molestos.

Screenshots

Be Focused4 screens
PureLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PureLens at none against Be Focused's shown. PureLens also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and PureLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, PureLens every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Be Focused versus PureLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBe FocusedPureLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenys IevenkoPABLO FIGUEROA LORENZO

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

PureLens

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
1 purchases

PureLens

One-time1
  • PureLens Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Be Focused free?
Be Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PureLens free?
PureLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Be Focused or PureLens have ads?
Be Focused shows ads; PureLens does not.
Which is updated more often, Be Focused or PureLens?
Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, and PureLens every 8 days. Most recently, Be Focused was updated on October 15, 2026 and PureLens on September 23, 2026.

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