
Be Focused - Pomodoro Timer 4+
Focus timer for work and study
Denys Ievenko
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
••• Trusted by over 5M users worldwide •••
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, tags 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
Focus
• Block distracting apps and websites during work sessions (supported browsers: Safari, Chrome, Edge, Opera, Brave)
• Whitelist specific apps and websites while blocking others
• Tags and filters to organize tasks and maintain focus
Reports
• View detailed reports to monitor your progress
• Export your data in CSV format
Sounds and Notifications
• Variety of alarm sounds
• Chronometer ticking sound with adjustable frequency
• Adjustable volume for alarms and chronometer
• Interactive notifications
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 desktop and notification center
• Global hotkeys to start or stop timer from any app
Automation
• Integration with Shortcuts app (control tasks and timers via Shortcuts app)
• Automate Shortcuts execution on events in Be Focused app
Device Support
• Also available for iPhone and iPad
• Dark and Light mode support
Pro Version Features
• Single purchase unlocks Pro on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
• Sync across all your devices
• Block distracting apps and websites during work sessions
• 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.
What’s New
Version 2.5.1
• Fixed issue causing unexpected logout from account
• Multiple minor fixes and enhancements
Ratings and Reviews
Very helpful for getting study done
I downloaded this app to help with my med school study so that I can reach my goals of however many hours per week of study. I've found the app easy to use and the small widget thing on the bar at the top of my screen is super helpful in letting me know how long I have left of a session.
It has helped me stay focused for longer than I would have without it, and makes it simple to track how much study I have done each day.
Very useful app.
Developer Response ,
Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion, we appreciate your positive review.
This is very bad.
There is a lot of big issuses:
1. It's very hard to navigate.
Because it's hard to navigate, it actually makes it practically useless to me. And some of these other problems might actually be already solved, but nobody can use it because it's hard to navigate.
2. (To a normal user,) you can only set 60 minute timers.
If I didn't have miraculously and accidentally figured out how to (almost) set it to another number, I could only set 60 minute timers. (And even afterwards, I can't do the things I'm trying to do.) I'm a person who can easily learn and figure out things that's not taught to me, and still I had trouble doing anything.
3. No alarms.
You just simply can not set alarms. Why, honestly, why?
This app is not good, and you shouldn't have to pay for all of these features. There is even more things missing from this bad app but if I was going to say everything, you would be reading this review for hours before you finish. What's really surprising is that I'm a really kind and fair person, the exact opposite of people who dislike videos, but this dragged me down so far that I'm literally writing a 1-star review. Please don't get this app.
Developer Response ,
Please get in touch with us at “support@xwavesoft.com” so we can take a look at why this is happening. There are answers to all these questions. Thank you.
Brilliant for boosting my productivity!
I use the free version of this app and first started with it when I was learning to manage a fatigue condition. I found some research that said that the highest levels of productivity were achieved using the Pomodoro technique and so started trialling it.
This app has been amazing for giving me short sharp periods to focus on a task, and reminds me to take short breaks away from my desk.
Super easy to use and I get more done every single time I do so.
Fabulous, thanks team! 🌻
App Privacy
The developer, Denys Ievenko, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer's privacy policy.
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- User Content
- Usage Data
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Denys Ievenko
- Size
- 19.3 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
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- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.5 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Xwavesoft
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- Lifetime Pro $39.99
- Yearly Pro $19.99
- Monthly Pro $4.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Some in‑app purchases, including subscriptions, may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled.