Comparison

Refocus vs Flashcards Maker Offline

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! ▶ 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

About

Flashcards Maker Offline

Create and study your own flashcards without an internet connection. Organize them into decks and use various review methods like basic, writing, or combined. The app automatically schedules cards for optimal memorization.

Highlights
  • Create custom flashcards
  • Organize cards into decks
  • Offline study functionality
  • Basic review mode
  • Writing review mode
  • Combined review mode
  • Automatic card scheduling
Features
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Flashcards Maker Offline lets you create your own offline flashcards. Memorize flashcards offline. Each flashcard can be assigned to a different deck. There are the different ways to study flashcards and learn flashcards: • Basic Review • Writing Review • Combined Review Learning Flashcards with this Flashcard App has never been easier. Every flashcard is automatically scheduled for next learning. This helps you to memorize flashcards offline. Enjoy this free Flashcards Maker Offline. https://vanniktech.de/Flashcards/privacy_policy.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Refocus4 screens
Flashcards Maker Offline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Refocus at 93% against Flashcards Maker Offline's 0%. Refocus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Flashcards Maker Offline's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Flashcards Maker Offline sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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: 93% of Refocus's written reviews are positive against 0% of Flashcards Maker Offline's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refocus ships an update weekly, Flashcards Maker Offline every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Refocus versus Flashcards Maker Offline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefocusFlashcards Maker Offline
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better3.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews93.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB89 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLabi, LLCNiklas Baudy

Customer experience

Refocus

All ratings11,757 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews2,246 reviews
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.1%

Flashcards Maker Offline

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Flashcards Maker Offline

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Refocus

Subscriptions9
  • 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
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
9 purchases

Flashcards Maker Offline

One-time9
  • Unlimited colors$1.99
  • Unlimited combined review$1.99
  • Unlimited study front side$1.99
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  • Unlimited audio files$1.99
  • Unlimited timers$1.99
  • Unlimited decks$1.99
  • Unlimited images$1.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
  • Premium - Unlock everything$14.99

Questions

Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashcards Maker Offline free?
Flashcards Maker Offline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Refocus or Flashcards Maker Offline?
Refocus is rated higher. Refocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Flashcards Maker Offline averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Refocus or Flashcards Maker Offline have ads?
Refocus shows ads; Flashcards Maker Offline does not.
Which is updated more often, Refocus or Flashcards Maker Offline?
Refocus ships an update weekly, and Flashcards Maker Offline every 2 months. Most recently, Refocus was updated on October 31, 2026 and Flashcards Maker Offline on October 30, 2026.

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