FocusDeck vs Be Focused
Focus blocks that work everywhere — not just on Apple
Be Focused is a solid Pomodoro timer for Mac and iOS. FocusDeck is a cross-platform web app with reusable block sequences, notes, and session analytics.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Be Focused | FocusDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Pomodoro timer | Yes | Yes |
| Task list | Yes | Yes |
| Custom block sequences | No | Yes |
| Reusable decks | No | Yes |
| Cross-platform web | No | Yes |
| Session notes | No | Yes |
| Session analytics | Partial | Yes |
| Native Apple integration | Yes | No |
Pomodoro timer
Task list
Custom block sequences
Reusable decks
Cross-platform web
Session notes
Session analytics
Native Apple integration
What changes when you switch
Apple-only ecosystem
Be Focused works on Mac and iOS only. If you use Windows, Linux, Android, or switch between devices, you are locked out.
FocusDeck is a web app. Open a browser on any device and your decks, sessions, and history are right there. No platform lock-in.
Single Pomodoro timer
Be Focused runs one timer at a time with basic work/break intervals. You cannot design a multi-phase session with different block types and durations.
FocusDeck decks hold sequences of different blocks — focus, rest, practice, review — each with its own duration. Design the session that matches your work.
No session history or review
Be Focused counts intervals but does not capture session context. No notes, no review screen, no trend analysis across weeks.
FocusDeck logs every session with notes, block completion, and time data. Review screens show what happened. Analytics show how your focus evolves.
How FocusDeck works
Step 1
Build your deck
Pick block types — focus, rest, practice, review. Set durations. Name it.
Step 2
Run it daily
One click starts your full session. A timer guides you through each block.
Step 3
Review & improve
See session history, notes, and analytics. Adjust your deck based on real data.
Early voices
What focus feels like with a deck.
i literally just open it and hit play now. no more staring at my desk for 20 mins deciding what to do first