Comparison

Dunstan Baby vs Refocus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dunstan Baby

Decode your newborn's cries with this app, which teaches you the 5 universal sounds babies make before crying. Identify your infant's needs to reduce crying, improve sleep, and foster better bonding. It's a valuable tool for new parents seeking to understand and soothe their baby.

Highlights
  • Decode 5 universal baby sounds
  • Identify visual cues
  • Practice game with scores
  • Journal for recording cries and routines
  • Quick sound check
  • Find local instructors
Features
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The 2021 Dunstan Baby Language app reveals the 5 secret universal sounds every newborn makes BEFORE they cry. This basic introduction will enable you to quickly identify what your baby’s specific cries mean to help you settle your infant. Used and recommended by infant care professionals in over 32 countries - including sleep and lactation consultants, nurses, midwives, paediatricians, naturopathic practitioners, doctors, infant massage practitioners and many others. The invaluable benefits available to you, your family and your newborn baby are simply “Life-changing”, as Oprah Winfrey declared. Benefits for baby and you: • Less Crying - up to 70% less • More Sleep - up to 50% more • Better Bonding - significantly faster attachment and connection • Assists Breastfeeding - improves latching on and spitting up issues • Helps establish a Routine - the holy grail is a predictable, gentle routine that follows the needs of your baby The Dunstan App features: - 5 Videos, multiple crying examples for each sound - Tips on identifying visual cues - Practice game with scores to improve your skills - NEW Journal - record and learn your baby’s specific cries; records their routine - Quick check of sounds-only - Links to find instructors in your country or region Since 2006, DBL has helped many millions of new parents to better care for the wellbeing and happiness of their new baby. Learn how to quickly and confidently calm your baby ~ and solve some of the most frustrating problems that interfere with you providing the care and nurturing your baby deserves. The Dunstan Baby App provides the perfect introduction to understanding your baby’s needs. It is a great first step to becoming a more confident new parent. The next step for new mothers and fathers is taking a class with an accredited DBL educator. This face-to-face workshop will expand your knowledge and increase your ability to deal with your newborn baby’s needs. Getting hands-on help will help increase your ability to recognise the 5 universal cries under all circumstances, and further develop your skills and confidence. Book a personal consultation. Search our website directory for info. The most beneficial time for parents to learn their infant's special sounds is during pregnancy, up to when the baby is about 4-5 months old. First introduced to a global audience of 50 million on the Oprah Winfrey Show in 2006, Dunstan Baby Language has already helped tens of millions of new mothers and fathers tune in to their babies. Oprah said “I LOVE this! ... For millions of sleep-deprived mothers around the world, this could be life-changing!”

About

Refocus

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Refocus helps you stay on task with science-backed focus techniques designed specifically for ADHD minds. FEATURES: • Customizable focus timers with Pomodoro and custom intervals • Gentle break reminders that don't disrupt your flow • Focus session tracking and statistics • Calming ambient sounds to enhance concentration • Daily and weekly focus goals • HealthKit integration — log Mindful Minutes and see how exercise impacts your focus • Beautiful, distraction-free interface • Widget support for quick timer access Whether you're studying, working, or creating, Refocus gives you the structure you need without feeling restrictive. Start a session, enter your flow state, and watch your productivity soar. Built with love for the ADHD community. No accounts required, no data collected — just you and your focus. Terms of Use: https://si-huynh.github.io/refocus/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://si-huynh.github.io/refocus/privacy/

Screenshots

Dunstan Baby4 screens
Refocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Refocus at Free against Dunstan Baby's $4.99. Refocus also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). Dunstan Baby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Refocus is free to download; Dunstan Baby costs $4.99 up front. Refocus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Dunstan Baby asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dunstan Baby ships an update every 10 months, Refocus monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dunstan Baby versus Refocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDunstan BabyRefocus
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDunstan Baby LanguageSi Huynh

In-app purchases

None

Dunstan Baby

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Refocus

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Dunstan Baby free?
Dunstan Baby costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Dunstan Baby or Refocus?
Dunstan Baby ships an update every 10 months, and Refocus monthly. Most recently, Dunstan Baby was updated on September 21, 2026 and Refocus on September 14, 2026.

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