# Be Focused vs Volunteer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Volunteer at none against Be Focused's 3. Volunteer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). 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. Volunteer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Volunteer 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.

Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, Volunteer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Be Focused | Volunteer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/volunteer-ready-set-vote/id6806391997/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 | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) | [Auntie SAM](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806391999) |

## 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 | $23.99 | 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


### Volunteer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volunteer-ready-set-vote/id6806391997)

This app facilitates coordination for invited volunteer poll observers on election day. It allows users to report issues at polling places, review submitted reports, and view their assigned locations. Access is strictly invite-only.

**Highlights:** Coordinate volunteer observers, Report polling place issues, Submit incident reports with photos/video, View assigned polling locations, Review submitted reports, Location-based site matching

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Be Focused free?

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

### Is Volunteer free?

Volunteer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Be Focused or Volunteer?

Volunteer is rated higher. Be Focused averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Volunteer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Be Focused or Volunteer have ads?

Be Focused shows ads; Volunteer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Be Focused or Volunteer?

Be Focused ships an update every 5 months, and Volunteer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Be Focused was updated on November 9, 2026 and Volunteer on October 31, 2026.

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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.*