Bento: The Do Less Timer

Name: Bento: The Do Less Timer
Rating: 4.1 (324 reviews)
Author: Keep Productive Ltd

By: Keep Productive Ltd App

calm focus timer & to-do list

Overview

Version:

2.0.18

Last updated: 2026-08-28

Ranking

#90,788 ▲ 6

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Bento Focus is a calm focus timer for work and study with Japanese-inspired scenes designed to reduce overwhelm and support deep work. It features an Aesthetic Timer, the ability to limit to 3 tasks, Deep Focus Mode, Custom Routines, and a Focus Booster, plus monthly new themes. After a session you receive a Focus Score and analytics to help understand your focus patterns and improve performance.

Ideal for study, work, neurodiverse users, Pomodoro lovers, and anyone seeking a low-stimulation, distraction-free timer. Bento offers a free version with 2 themes and timer modes, plus a Premium plan with a free trial. Privacy and terms are available, and feedback is welcome.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Task Management Education Design

By:

Keep Productive Ltd

Rating:

4.10

(324) 1 new ratings

Version:

2.0.18 Last updated: 2026-08-28

Version code:

889755052

Creation date:

2022-04-03

Compatible devices:

Size:

117.29MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-02

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 90,788 ▲ 6

Other rankings

#5 in Level Up Your Life

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Keep Productive Ltd

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bento-the-do-less-timer/id1595945715

Website:

https://bentofocus.com

User Reviews

Users praise Bento's calming visuals, music, and the simple three-task focus system, but the dominant concerns are the shift to a subscription model with paywalled features, a cluttered redesign that harms usability, and inconsistent handling of older users. Additional complaints include aggressive upselling and a perceived loss of the app's original simplicity.

Pros

Calming visuals and background music that help focus.
Simple, focused design with a built-in timer and the ability to break tasks into smaller chunks.
The three-task Bento method helps prioritize work and reduce procrastination.
Routine templates and the ability to save and reuse them.
Aesthetic, relaxing vibes that make working on tasks enjoyable.

Cons

Shift from a one-time purchase to a subscription model with features locked behind paywalls; old purchases not grandfathered.
Redesign adds UI clutter and feature bloat, making the app less ADHD-friendly and harder to use.
Upgrade path for existing users is inconsistent, leading to feelings of betrayal or being asked to pay again.
Frequent upsell prompts disrupt sessions and interrupt workflow.
Perceived loss of the app's original simplicity and core features behind paywalls.

Recent reviews

This used to be great. Then they moved to a subscription model and added a lot of distracting stuff. The app used to be good because of its simplicity. Now it became cluttered. I don’t need it to suggest that I drink green tea. I guess I’m back with the Forest app.