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Refocus: App Blocker & Lock

Refocus: App Blocker & Lock

Block Websites, Social Media

12K ratings
2250 reviews
With Ads
💪 Health & Fitness
📊 Productivity
Free
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Details

Released
September 22, 2022
Updated
November 12, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

Labi, LLC
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This tool helps you limit screen time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers various methods to enforce focus, including strict modes, timed blocks, and location-based restrictions. Track your usage with analytics and improve productivity.

✓App and website blocking
✓Strict mode with multiple unblocking challenges
✓Timed and scheduled blocking
✓Location-based blocking
✓Screen time analytics
✓Mac app integration
✓Hide distracting content in Safari
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What users say about Refocus

Reviews of Refocus are mostly positive: the Productivity app is rated 4.8/5 from 12K App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to set up and use, effective at blocking distractions. Top complaints: occasional bugs and crashes, too easy to bypass the blocking. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to set up and use
  • 🚀Effective at blocking distractions
  • 💡Customizable blocking schedules
  • 🔒Prevents mindless scrolling
  • 🚀Improved productivity and focus
  • 👍Intuitive interface
  • 👍Helpful for breaking bad habits
  • 👍Flexible unblocking options

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔓Too easy to bypass the blocking
  • 💰Some features require paid subscription
  • 🔓Ability to delete app and remove restrictions
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What's New in Refocus

2.2.10

November 12, 2026

- We’ve rearranged parts of the UI to make Refocus easier to use over time. Sorry for the adjustment—it may take a week or so to feel familiar! - Small improvements & fixes

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Refocus Pro

Refocus Pro - Yearly

$49.991 Year
Price Updates
November 13, 2026→$49.99
October 10, 2026→$49.99
May 27, 2026→$49.99
February 17, 2026→$49.99
November 10, 2024→$39.99
September 13, 2024→$49.99
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THIEVES!! Negative stars if possible

This app is a scam and will take your money wrongfully. I did not intend to ever purchase a premium version much more even renew a premium version. It made it so I had to purchase a free trial to even access the app service and then automatically subscribed me a for a year. I DO NOT WANT ACCESS TO THIS APP! I WANT MY MONEY BACK. I received an email saying it was renewed on November 6th, 2026 at 1:06pm and proceeded to request a refund at 1:08pm November 6th, 2026. And the final decision is that I was ineligible for a refund?? This is insane. I never even used the services of the app during the renewal period of which is less than 5 minutes as I proceeded to 1) cancel the subscription 2) request a refund 3) delete the awful, no good, money hungry, aesthetically vomit-inducing app!!!!!! Please kindly issue me a refund for this app because I want nothing to do with it. I want to lose access to the subscription. Thank you.
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Ggogo3553325

Response from developer

Your purchases are controlled by Apple and App Store. Unless a person is asking refunds a lot, Apple is very lenient about giving refunds. If you haven't requested refunds before recently, contact Apple support as maybe there's been a mistake. The support is usually quite great. Refocus has a free version, and at a minimum, a person has to explicitly press the "side button" twice (with Face ID or Touch ID) to confirm a purchase after seeing an Apple-presented payment sheet. Similar to if you would do an Apple Pay purchase.

Super Useful App!

I have been using this app for almost a year now and am very happy with it. I used to have a different app with similar functions, but they were locked behind a subscription. This app does the same job but for free (it does offer some upgraded paid options, but not having them won’t negatively impact your experience)! I had a bad habit of falling asleep on my phone at night and accidentally deleting calendar entries, sending messages to people, changing reminders, etc. in my sleep, but this app put an end to that by letting me lock certain apps for a set timeframe every night. I also had a bad problem with doomscrolling on social media, and this app let me set a time limit that locks all those apps as soon as I have reached that time limit across all of them. It also lets you temporarily turn off the app blocking for a certain amount of time should you really need to get back into your apps! I definitely recommend this app to anyone looking for a free way to schedule their screen time effectively.
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Mmegbluestocking

Paid version of the App less effective than free version

Somehow I’ve found the settings and configuration of the paid version of the app worse than the free version.

I’m not sure if my experience is from hitting edge-case bugs or poor UX, but the app doesn’t really help me enforce screen time effectively now that I’m paying for it. Disappointing, because I’m locked into a year long subscription.
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KKorkendra01

Response from developer

please use the "Contact Support" button in the app for help - the free version is the same thing but less, so doesn't really make sense that something would be worse (...literally logically its the same thing as the code is the same)

Muito bom

É um ótimo app para controlar o tempo ocioso. A versão gratuita tem muitas limitações, mas ainda sim ajuda
Tthaiscaraujo

Does what it’s supposed to

This has been great for stopping me from mindlessly opening apps
DDanni7990
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Blocking issues after phone restart

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when pausing/unpausing sessions

Bug

Crashing when trying to block apps in certain categories

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Requested Features

5 requests

Passcode or biometric lock to prevent bypassing

Feature

More advanced blocking options (e.g., math problems to unblock)

Feature

Ability to purchase a one-time license instead of subscription

Feature

Notification warnings before blocking sessions end

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Search function to find apps to block more easily

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FAQ

Does Refocus have ads?

Yes, Refocus contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are part of the user experience.

What are the subscription options for Refocus Pro?

Refocus Pro offers monthly subscriptions starting at $7.99 with a 3-day free trial, and annual subscriptions at $49.99 with a 7-day free trial. There is also a Family plan available for $12.99 per month with a 7-day free trial.

How does Refocus's Strict Mode work?

Strict Mode in Refocus prevents easy unblocking. Users can set a passcode, use an NFC tag, wait a duration, complete a text challenge, or utilize Pomodoro techniques to limit unblocking frequency and duration.

Can Refocus block apps and websites on my Mac?

Yes, Refocus offers a Mac app that allows you to block apps and websites on your macOS devices, complementing its mobile functionality.

How often is Refocus updated?

The latest version of Refocus is 2.2.10, released on November 12, 2026. While this indicates a recent update, specific update frequency is not detailed.

What devices does Refocus support?

Refocus is currently supported on iPhones. The application also has a companion Mac app for desktop blocking.

What do users like most about Refocus?

User reviews highlight that Refocus is easy to set up and use, effective at blocking distractions, and offers customizable blocking schedules. Users also appreciate its ability to prevent mindless scrolling and improve productivity.

Are there any drawbacks to using Refocus?

Some users have reported occasional bugs and crashes. There are also comments that the blocking can be too easy to bypass and that certain advanced features require a paid subscription.