Comparison

Refocus vs GoMode

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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! ▶ 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

About

GoMode

This app uses AI to help entrepreneurs and creators break down large goals into daily actionable tasks. It provides personalized planning, motivation, and progress tracking to build momentum and achieve success. Features include AI-powered goal setting, smart task breakdown, and motivational coaching.

Highlights
  • AI-powered goal setting
  • Personalized daily task planning
  • Habit-building streaks
  • Progress tracking and stats
  • Motivational coaching
  • Milestone rewards and badges
Features
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GoMode helps aspiring & existing entrepreneurs turn big goals into daily wins with personalized AI planning, business ideation, task tracking, and habit-building streaks. Whether you're starting a business, launching a product, or growing your side hustle, GoMode AI gives you the daily structure, motivation, and step-by-step plan to stay consistent and build unstoppable momentum on your journey to success. AI-Powered Goal Setting & Productivity Tools Set Big Goals – Choose your dream outcome: launch a business, grow a brand, write a book, and more. Smart Planning with AI – GoMode breaks your goal into clear milestones and actionable daily tasks. Telling you exactly what to do to reach your goal. Win the Day – Complete 3–5 focused tasks per day to build momentum and “streak” your way to success. Track Progress – See your progress over time with goal stats, task history, and milestone tracking. Stay Motivated – Get daily reminders, AI check-ins, and motivational coaching from your personal AI agent. Earn Rewards – Hit milestones and collect streak badges to stay motivated and accountable. Built for Entrepreneurs, Creators & High Performers Perfect for: Founders and startup builders Side hustlers and solopreneurs Freelancers, content creators, and doers Anyone who wants more progress, less procrastination Stop overthinking. Start executing. GoMode is your personal AI coach, accountability partner, and execution system—right in your pocket. Download GoMode today and build the life of your dreams.

Screenshots

Refocus4 screens
GoMode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GoMode at none against Refocus's shown. GoMode also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Refocus's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 12). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Refocus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and GoMode sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GoMode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refocus has 11K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Refocus's written reviews are positive against 100% of GoMode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refocus ships an update weekly, GoMode every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Refocus versus GoMode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefocusGoMode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better12
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLabi, LLCgary burns

Customer experience

Refocus

All ratings11,296 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews2,150 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.0%

GoMode

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

GoMode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Refocus

Subscriptions8
  • 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 Pro1 Month trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Refocus Pro7 Days trial3 variants$49.991 Year
  • Refocus Pro1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Refocus Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • Reset Strict Mode$1.00
  • Reset Strict Mode$5.00
  • Reset Strict Mode$10.00
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  • Reset Strict Mode$50.00
8 purchases

GoMode

Subscriptions8
  • Group Content$4.991 Month
  • Group Access$4.991 Month
  • Group Full Access$4.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Group Five Full Access Content$4.991 Month
  • Group Full Content$4.991 Month
  • Group One Premium Access$9.991 Month
  • Group Three Full Access$9.991 Month
  • Group Two Premium Content$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoMode free?
GoMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Refocus or GoMode?
GoMode is rated higher. Refocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while GoMode averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Refocus or GoMode have ads?
Refocus shows ads; GoMode does not.
Which is updated more often, Refocus or GoMode?
Refocus ships an update weekly, and GoMode every 6 days. Most recently, Refocus was updated on September 25, 2026 and GoMode on September 12, 2026.

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