Impromptu Topic Generator vs Refocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Impromptu Topic Generator
This app provides a vast collection of topics for impromptu speaking practice, automatically integrating timers for preparation and speaking segments. It aims to streamline the process of finding speaking prompts and managing time, making it easier to improve public speaking skills.
- Thousands of topics
- Concrete and abstract noun prompts
- Quote prompts
- Automatic timers
- Prep time and speaking time notifications
- Free to use
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Are you an Impromptu Speaker? Do you find it time consuming, searching on the web for different topics, and then having to set a timer separately on your phone? Well no more! The Impromptu Topic Generator has arrived! Get thousands of topics, from Concrete and Abstract Nouns, to Quotes! Get timers automatically, know when prep time and speaking time starts/ends and more! If you want to become a better impromptu speaker, this app is for you. The best part? It's absolutely free! :)
Refocus
This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers various methods to limit screen time, set schedules, and track your usage, promoting better focus and productivity.
- Block any app or website
- Strict Mode with multiple unblocking challenges
- Set app timers and time limits
- Schedule blocking for specific times
- Location-based blocking
- Screen time analytics
- macOS app available
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Refocus is an app blocker & website blocker that helps you limit screen time on apps! Refocus is easy to use, yet has powerful screen time control features: ▶ Various ways to restrict or lock apps and block websites. Choose what helps you focus! Block any app or site — from social media and games to messaging and news. ▶ "Strict Mode" feature prevents you from unblocking. Set a passcode, or use an NFC tag, or wait a duration (ex. 30 seconds), or do a copy text challenge, or utilize Pomodoro (limit unblocking to 5 times per day, for 25 minutes each, with a 5-minute cooldown between each unblock). ▶ Block for a specific duration (ex. app timer for 30 minutes). ▶ Block at specific times (ex. every weekday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). ▶ Set app limits (ex. after 10 minutes of using Instagram, block it). Set an app time limit! ▶ Hide Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts in Safari. ▶ Block at the location you pick — whether it be home, work or school. ▶ View your daily, weekly and monthly Screen Time analytics. Use Refocus as a screen time tracker! ▶ Mac app that also lets you block apps and websites on macOS. ▶ And more! --- Visit www.refocusapp.co for more information. Terms of Use: - https://refocusapp.co/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Refocus at 4.8 against Impromptu Topic Generator's 3.2. Refocus also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 60%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 26 months). Impromptu Topic Generator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Refocus sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Impromptu Topic Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Refocus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refocus has 12K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Impromptu Topic Generator's written reviews are positive against 93% of Refocus's.
Impromptu Topic Generator ships an update every 26 months, Refocus weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Impromptu Topic Generator | Refocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) | 4.8 (12K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 93.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avinash Jain | Labi, LLC |
Customer experience
Impromptu Topic Generator
Refocus
Bugs and requests
Impromptu Topic Generator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Refocus
Reported bugs
3 issues- Blocking issues after phone restart
- Inconsistent behavior when pausing/unpausing sessions
- Crashing when trying to block apps in certain categories
Requested features
5 requests- Passcode or biometric lock to prevent bypassing
- More advanced blocking options (e.g., math problems to unblock)
- Ability to purchase a one-time license instead of subscription
- Notification warnings before blocking sessions end
- Search function to find apps to block more easily
In-app purchases
Impromptu Topic Generator
No in-app purchases
Refocus
- Refocus Pro3 Days trial2 variants$7.991 Month
- Refocus Pro3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Refocus Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Refocus Pro (Family)7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Refocus Pro$49.991 Year
- Refocus Pro1 Month trial2 variants$49.991 Year
- Refocus Pro7 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
- Refocus Pro1 Year trial$49.991 Year
- Refocus Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Reset Strict Mode$1.00
- Reset Strict Mode$5.00
- Reset Strict Mode$10.00
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- Reset Strict Mode$50.00
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