Side by side
Be Focused vs FlashPrep
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.
Visit Be Focused Free plan AndroidWeb
FlashPrep combines session timing and study planning with notes, tasks and progress analytics. The free plan covers core tracking, while FlashPrep+ adds calendar insights, unlimited subjects and manual logging.
Visit FlashPrepThe facts
| Be Focused | FlashPrep | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Yearly Pro: $19.99 a year | FlashPrep+: ₹499 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | xwavesoft.com | flashprep.app |
| On study timer apps | #5 of 43 | #9 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
FlashPrep: what it does well
- Study sessions are tracked by subject and over time.
- Weekly planner supports study days and subject importance.
- Notes and tasks include priorities and due dates.
- Core Android study features work offline.
- Google sign-in enables backup and supported cross-device sync.
What to know first
- FlashPrep+ is required for unlimited subjects and manual logging.
- Core offline study features are described for Android.
- Cloud backup and cross-device sync require sign-in.
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