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Be Focused vs Brainscape
Both stand on study timer apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Be Focused brings task lists, configurable work intervals, and progress tracking together, with a free tier and several Pro purchase options. Check the separate Pro requirement if cross-device sync is important.
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Brainscape combines confidence-based review scheduling with tools for creating and sharing flashcards. Its free individual plan covers typed cards and study, while unlimited AI creation and certified flashcards are listed with Pro.
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| Be Focused | Brainscape | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Yearly Pro: $19.99 a year | Pro: $7.99 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Brainscape |
| Website | xwavesoft.com | brainscape.com |
| On study timer apps | #5 of 43 | #1 of 43 |
Be Focused: what it does well
- Free tier is available
- Tasks and lists from other apps can be managed
- Progress can be exported as CSV
- Timer durations and interval goals are configurable
- Mac version supports global hotkeys
What to know first
- Separate Pro versions are required for Mac and iOS sync
- Task data is stored on US servers
- Focus Matrix Pro is sold separately
Brainscape: what it does well
- Confidence ratings help schedule spaced-repetition reviews.
- AI can make cards from PDFs, documents, and presentations.
- Cards support formatted text, images, sounds, and GIFs.
- Free Basic includes unlimited typed flashcards.
What to know first
- Basic study is limited to 2,500 pre-loaded flashcards.
- Pro is listed at $7.99 a month, billed yearly.
- Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed.
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