Be Focused - Focus Timer
What is Be Focused?
A task manager and interval timer for work sessions and breaks.
Be Focused uses work intervals separated by short breaks to help organize tasks. It includes task management, timer settings, progress reports, and data export.
Pricing. Be Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Breaking work into timed sessions with breaks
- Planning tasks and tracking completed intervals
- Reviewing progress with reports
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Why this app is in S tier
S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Be Focused scores 93 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 85, App Store search rank 93, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and S tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
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
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- 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.
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Questions about Be Focused
What devices does the listing say it supports?
It lists iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch support.
Can I use it without upgrading?
Yes. The listing says Be Focused is free to download and use, with Pro features available through an upgrade.
What does the Pro version add?
Listed Pro features include sync across devices, tags and filters, Focus Matrix integration, event-based Shortcuts execution, CSV export, and no banners or ads.
Is Be Focused free?
Be Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is Be Focused right for me?
Be Focused is built for breaking work into timed sessions with breaks, planning tasks and tracking completed intervals, reviewing progress with reports. It sits in the pomodoro timer list on AppTierList.
Is Be Focused worth it?
Be Focused is S tier, ranked #8 of 40 pomodoro timer apps with a score of 93 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 29,089 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 7 apps rank above it.
How does Be Focused compare to Flow?
Be Focused is S tier at 93; Flow is S tier at 93. They score the same. Be Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases, Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Be Focused updated?
Be Focused was updated 26 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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Categories
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Ranking
- Lists
- Pomodoro Timer (S tier, #8) · Focus Timer (A tier, #17) · Focus (B tier, #26)
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 93 / 100
- Rank in list
- #8 of 43
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 29,089
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Current version
- (26 days ago)
- Size
- 40 MB
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking