Block All Widgets vs Refocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Block All Widgets
This app allows users to block unwanted content like ads, popups, cookie notices, trackers, comments, and notifications. It offers custom rule creation for more comprehensive blocking. A subscription is required to access its features.
- Block ads and popups
- Block cookie notices
- Block trackers
- Block comments
- Block notifications
- Create custom blocking rules
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Block ads, popups, cookie notices, trackers, comments and notifications. Create custom rules to block more domains. Contact: https://github.com/lucasditomase/contact Privacy policy: https://github.com/lucasditomase/privacy-policy Terms of service: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula You need a subscription to use this app's features.
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 Block All Widgets's 1.0. Refocus also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). Block All Widgets's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Block All Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Refocus sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Refocus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refocus has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Block All Widgets ships an update every 8 days, Refocus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block All Widgets | Refocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.8 (12K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 93.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lucas Exequiel Di Tomase | Labi, LLC |
Customer experience
Block All Widgets
Refocus
Bugs and requests
Block All Widgets
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
Block All Widgets
- Unlock app access3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- 1 Month Subscription Plan$1.991 Month
- Custom Rules$4.991 Month
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- 6 Months Subscription Plan$9.996 Months
- 1 Year Subscription Plan$9.991 Year
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
