PomodoroBar vs Be Focused
Work timer with task management built in.
The verdict
Be Focused is a solid choice if you need task management alongside your timer. PomodoroBar wins for users who want a distraction-free, menu-bar-only experience without managing tasks inside the timer itself.
Pricing
PomodoroBar $4.99 one-time One-time purchase
Be Focused Free / $4.99 Pro freemium
Feature comparison
| Feature | PomodoroBar | Be Focused |
|---|---|---|
| Menu bar native | ✓ | ✗ |
| Focus statistics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native notifications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lightweight (<10 MB) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Privacy-first (no account) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works offline | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform | macOS | macOS, iOS |
| Pricing | $4.99 one-time | Free / $4.99 Pro |
Pros & Cons
PomodoroBar
- ✓ Lives entirely in the menu bar — zero UI clutter
- ✓ One-time purchase, no subscription
- ✓ Native macOS notifications
- ✓ Daily & weekly focus tracking
- ✓ Fully offline, no account required
- ✓ Under 5 MB, instant launch
- ✗ macOS only (no Windows/iOS)
- ✗ No team/collaboration features
Be Focused
- ✓ Free version available
- ✓ Built-in task management
- ✓ iCloud sync across Apple devices
- ✓ Available on iOS too
- ✗ Main window-based UI — not menu-bar-native
- ✗ Can feel cluttered for simple timing needs
- ✗ Pro features require separate purchase per platform
Who should choose Be Focused?
Users who want task management integrated with their timer.
Who should choose PomodoroBar?
You want a dead-simple, menu-bar-native Pomodoro timer for macOS. No subscriptions, no accounts, no clutter — just a one-click timer with focus stats. At $4.99 once, it's the most lightweight option for developers, writers, and creators who value simplicity.