# Refocus vs Flashcards Maker Offline

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.

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.

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.

Refocus ships an update weekly, Flashcards Maker Offline every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Refocus | Flashcards Maker Offline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refocus-app-blocker-and-lock/id1645639057/reviews)** | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-maker-offline/id6449159954/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **93.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Labi, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/455469767) | [Niklas Baudy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543597939) |

## What reviewers say

### Refocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refocus-app-blocker-and-lock/id1645639057)

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:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refocus Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Refocus Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Refocus Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Refocus Pro (Family) | $12.99 | per month |
| Refocus Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Refocus Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Refocus Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Refocus Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Refocus Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Reset Strict Mode | $1.00 | one-time |
| Reset Strict Mode | $5.00 | one-time |
| Reset Strict Mode | $10.00 | one-time |
| Reset Strict Mode | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Effective at blocking distractions
- 💡 Customizable blocking schedules
- 🔒 Prevents mindless scrolling
- 🚀 Improved productivity and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔓 Too easy to bypass the blocking
- 💰 Some features require paid subscription
- 🔓 Ability to delete app and remove restrictions

**Reported bugs**

- Blocking issues after phone restart
- Inconsistent behavior when pausing/unpausing sessions
- Crashing when trying to block apps in certain categories

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-maker-offline/id6449159954)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited combined review | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited study front side | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited audio files | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited timers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited decks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited images | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium - Unlock everything | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 November 3, 2026 and Flashcards Maker Offline on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*