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Be Focused

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Productivity
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Overview

Be Focused is a productivity app that uses the Pomodoro Technique to help users stay focused by breaking tasks into discrete work intervals separated by short breaks. Available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with full synchronization across devices, it enables users to manage tasks, configure breaks, and track progress over custom periods.

Features

17 features across 9 categories

Automation(2)

Auto-start Timer

Optional auto-start the next timer automatically

Launch at Startup

Option to launch Be Focused automatically at Mac startup

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Core Functionality(2)

Interval Controls

Ability to start, pause, skip the current interval, and edit the number of intervals

Task Management

Create and manage tasks with ability to paste task lists from other applications

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Customization(2)

Break Configuration

Set target number of work intervals per day and number of intervals between long breaks

Customizable Work Intervals

Configure work interval duration, long break duration, and short break duration

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(1)

CSV Export

Export task and progress data to a CSV file

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Multi-Platform(1)

Apple Watch Support

One universal app for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

Notifications(3)

Background Alarms

Alarms sound even if the app is in the background

Interactive Notifications

Interactive notifications with quick controls

Multiple Alarm Sounds

Choice of different alarm sounds or vibration notifications

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Reporting(1)

Progress Tracking

Track progress over day, week, or custom period

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Sync & Integration(1)

Cross-Device SynchronizationPremium

Full synchronization between iPad, iPhone, and Mac

User Interface(4)

3D Touch Support

3D Touch interactive notifications for quick access

Global Hotkeys

Global hotkeys for Mac for quick access without switching windows

Notification Center Widget

Widget in the Notification Center for quick access

Original Ticking Sound

Optional original ticking sound with customization

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Be Focused alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 17 features.

Buy Be Focused

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Be Focused saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 17 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.