Bento: The Do Less Timer
What is Bento?
A focus timer and task list that limits your focus box to up to three tasks.
Bento is a productivity focus companion with a timer, Japanese-themed scenes, and a focus box for up to three tasks. It also offers deep focus mode and custom routines.
Pricing. Bento is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Studying for exams with a timer
- Focusing on a small set of work tasks
- Reducing overwhelm from long to-do lists
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Why this app is in B tier
B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Bento scores 72 out of 100: rating 74, rating count 68, App Store search rank 48, update recency 98. The four parts are averaged and B tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Stop getting overwhelmed with long to-do lists. Used by 50,000+ productivity enthusiasts.
Bento is not a to-do list app. It's a focus companion.
We believe in doing less, and finishing more. Using the calming Japanese themes, stay focused and get things done by packing your focus box. Your focus box is limited to up to 3 tasks. The goal is getting the right things done, not everything.
Popular with ADHD, everyday users struggling with to-do list apps and overwhelmed individuals who need better focus.
Start your first focus timer today!
Bento Features
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- Aesthetic Timer: Our Japanese focus scenes are designed for calm and minimalism.
- Focused Productivity: Limit your focus to up to 3 tasks to help reduce overload and burnout.
- Deep Focus Mode: Block distractions, enter deep work states and stay focused with intention.
- Custom Routines: Start a daily custom routine from your morning routine to deep focus start.
- Focus Booster: Build momentum with your focus & stay engaged as you work.
ADHD is one of our most popular use cases. Helping you to beat task paralysis, support better focus & deep work.
Use Cases
- Study Timer: Perfect for revision and exam preparation. The ultimate timer for study.
- Work Timer: Enter flow states at work by embracing the focus box, focus score & scenes.
- Reducing Burnout: Stop overwhelm by using a calm, low stimulation timer like Bento Focus.
- Neurodiverse Focus: This focus timer is ADHD friendly and popular with the neurodivergent community.
- Pomodoro Lovers: Bento focuses works as a pomodoro timer for entering cycles of focus.
Plus focus badges, app icons, new themes released monthly, focus achievements and unique Japanese focus scenes.
Bento is for everyone who wants to stay focused and reduce distractions.
FREE TRIAL & PRICING
Start a free trial for Premium for full features.
Free version includes: 1 theme, timer mode.
Auto-renewal can be canceled anytime via Apple settings.
PRIVACY & TERMS
https://www.bentofocus.com/privacy
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SEND US FEEDBACK
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Questions about Bento
What does the free version include?
The free version includes one theme and timer mode.
How many tasks can I put in the focus box?
The focus box is limited to up to three tasks.
Is Bento free?
Bento is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is Bento right for me?
Bento is built for studying for exams with a timer, focusing on a small set of work tasks, reducing overwhelm from long to-do lists. It sits in the focus management list on AppTierList.
Is Bento worth it?
Bento is B tier, ranked #19 of 40 focus management apps with a score of 72 out of 100, from a 4.1 App Store rating across 590 ratings. Good, and 18 apps rank above it.
How does Bento compare to Regain?
Bento is B tier at 72; Regain is B tier at 73. Regain ranks higher. Bento is free to download, with in-app purchases, Regain is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Bento updated?
Bento was last updated on 2026-09-02, 73 days ago.
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Top rated in Focus Management
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All the facts
Ranking
- Lists
- Focus Management (B tier, #19) · Focus (#71, beyond the tiered top) · Focus Timer (#73, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 72 / 100
- Rank in list
- #19 of 42
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.1 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 590
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Current version
- (73 days ago)
- Size
- 123 MB
- Requires
- iOS 15.1 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking