Pomofocus vs Be Focused

Pomofocus8.6Visit Be Focused7.6Visit

Higher score Pomofocus #2 in Study Timer Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Pomofocus

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Be Focused #6 in Study Timer Apps 7.6/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Be Focused

• Pomofocus fits best

  Task-focused users wanting a free web timer

• Be Focused fits best

  Apple users who want tasks, reports, and app blocking

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Side by side

Feature	Pomofocus 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Be Focused 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	7.6
Ranking	#2 in Study Timer Apps	#6 in Study Timer Apps
Best for	Task-focused users wanting a free web timer	Apple users who want tasks, reports, and app blocking
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS, iOS
Integrations	3 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Pomofocus 0/6 · Be Focused 5/6
Custom break settings	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Study goals	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Progress statistics	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Distraction blocking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Subject or task labels	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Calendar integration	—	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	iOS, macOS
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes a customizable Pomodoro timer and task list Visual reports cover daily, weekly, and monthly focus Works across web, Windows, macOS, and Linux	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	Premium features are needed for projects and yearly reports Calendar scheduling is outside its task-focused workflow Advanced integrations are tied to premium features	Available only on iOS and macOS App and website blocking is a Mac feature The 7-day trial applies to Yearly Pro
Our verdict	Pomofocus is a browser-based Pomodoro timer for studying, writing, coding, and daily work. Users can add tasks, estimate the number of Pomodoros required, select a task, and run focus and break sessions. Custom focus and break durations,… 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

• Pomofocus — where it wins

  • Free plan includes a customizable Pomodoro timer and task list
  • Visual reports cover daily, weekly, and monthly focus
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, and Linux

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium features are needed for projects and yearly reports
  • Calendar scheduling is outside its task-focused workflow
  • Advanced integrations are tied to premium features

• 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

• Pomofocus8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free, task-focused Pomodoro timer with reports, templates, and integrations.

  Visit PomofocusFull verdict →
• Be Focused7.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

  Visit Be FocusedFull verdict →