Comparison

Be Focused vs NextPlan

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

NextPlan

Features
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NextPlan, yoğun tempoda hazırlanan adayların tüm süreçlerini tek bir platformda toplayarak başarıya odaklanmalarını sağlayan, YKS, KPSS, ALES ve DGS gibi kritik sınavlara yönelik özel olarak geliştirilmiş akıllı bir mobil planlama ve takip uygulamasıdır. Sınav maratonunun zorlu ve stresli yapısına tam uyum sağlayacak şekilde tasarlanan bu uygulama; adayların çalışma rutinlerini organize etmelerine, deneme analizlerini yapmalarına ve eksiklerini nokta atışı kapatmalarına imkan tanır. YKS, KPSS, ALES ve DGS hazırlık sürecindeki öğrencilerin en büyük yardımcısı olan NextPlan, hedeflenen puanlara ulaşmada zamanı en verimli şekilde yönetmek için gereken tüm modern özellikleri bünyesinde barındırır. Uygulamanın sunduğu temel özellikler arasında ders ile ilgili notlarını oluşturma, deneme saatinden önce akıllı bildirim ile zihnini hazırlama, ekleyeceği görevler ile günlük programını takip etme ve adayların motivasyonunu yüksek tutacak hatırlatıcı sistemler yer alır. Sınav türüne özel çalışma stratejileri kurmaya olanak tanıyan altyapısı sayesinde, ister YKS ve DGS ile sıavlara hazırlanın, ister KPSS ve ALES ile kariyer basamaklarını tırmanın, tüm süreç kişiselleştirilebilir bir yapıyla yönetilebilir. Göz yormayan şık arayüzü, akıcı tasarımı ve tamamen odaklanmayı artıran işlevsel modülleriyle NextPlan, sınavlara hazırlanan adayların karmaşık ajanda defterlerinden kurtulup dijital dünyada kusursuz bir kamp dönemi geçirmesini sağlar.

Screenshots

Be Focused4 screens
NextPlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NextPlan at none against Be Focused's 3. NextPlan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and 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

Both are free to download. Be Focused sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NextPlan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Be Focused versus NextPlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBe FocusedNextPlan
PriceFreeFree
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 WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenys IevenkoEren Celik

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

NextPlan

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$23.99
None

NextPlan

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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