Engross vs Be Focused

EEngross3.8Visit Be Focused8.1Visit

E Engross #5 in Study Timer Apps 3.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Engross

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Higher score Be Focused #6 in Study Timer Apps 8.1/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Be Focused

• Engross fits best

  Mobile users wanting timer, tasks, and blocking

• Be Focused fits best

  Apple users who want tasks, reports, and app blocking

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Side by side

Feature	EEngross 3.8/10 Visit ↗	Be Focused 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	3.8	8.1
Ranking	#5 in Study Timer Apps	#6 in Study Timer Apps
Best for	Mobile users wanting timer, tasks, and blocking	Apple users who want tasks, reports, and app blocking
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	macOS, iOS
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Engross 0/6 · Be Focused 5/6
Custom break settings	Not published	✓ (best)
Study goals	Not published	✓ (best)
Progress statistics	Not published	✓ (best)
Distraction blocking	Not published	✓ (best)
Subject or task labels	Not published	✓ (best)
Calendar integration	Not published	Not published
Specs
Supported platforms	Not published	iOS, macOS
Our review
Pros	Customizable Pomodoro sessions plus stopwatch mode Tasks, subtasks, planner, calendar, and recurring routines App blocking, whitelist controls, reminders, and focus analytics	Adjustable work intervals, short breaks, and long breaks Tasks, daily interval goals, reports, and CSV export Mac app and website blocking, with iPhone, iPad, and Mac sync
Cons	Available only on iOS and Android Premium is offered through an optional in-app purchase Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of users wanting only a timer	Available only on iOS and macOS App and website blocking is a Mac feature The 7-day trial applies to Yearly Pro
Our verdict	Engross combines a customizable Pomodoro timer with stopwatch mode, task management, planning, reminders, app blocking, sounds, and focus analytics. It is designed for students, remote workers, freelancers, and people managing ADHD or… Read the review →	Be Focused structures work and study into timed intervals, with configurable short and long breaks between sessions. It is aimed at people who want a timer tied to their tasks rather than a standalone countdown. Tasks can hold notes and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Engross — where it wins

  • Customizable Pomodoro sessions plus stopwatch mode
  • Tasks, subtasks, planner, calendar, and recurring routines
  • App blocking, whitelist controls, reminders, and focus analytics

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on iOS and Android
  • Premium is offered through an optional in-app purchase
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of users wanting only a timer

• Be Focused — where it wins

  • Adjustable work intervals, short breaks, and long breaks
  • Tasks, daily interval goals, reports, and CSV export
  • Mac app and website blocking, with iPhone, iPad, and Mac sync

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on iOS and macOS
  • App and website blocking is a Mac feature
  • The 7-day trial applies to Yearly Pro

• EEngross3.8/10 · Free plan

  A broad mobile study timer that connects focused sessions with task planning and distraction control.

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• Be Focused8.1/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  Be Focused pairs timed work-break cycles with task tracking across Apple devices.

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