Comparison

Refocus vs CrossPost Pro

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

CrossPost Pro

Streamline your content creation by simultaneously uploading short videos to multiple social media platforms. Save time and effort with one-click posting, customizable content, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • One-click posting to multiple platforms
  • Tag management for consistent posts
  • Customizable titles, tags, and descriptions
  • Progress tracking for uploads
  • Simultaneous sharing to TikTok, Reels, and Shorts
Features
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Upload one short video and publish it to TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts—from one simple app. Post immediately or schedule each destination for later. Use one shared setup or customize titles, descriptions, hashtags, visibility, covers, and timing for each platform. ONE UPLOAD. THREE DESTINATIONS. • Publish to TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts • Schedule one shared time or choose a different time for each platform • Review, edit, or cancel planned posts before publishing begins • Customize titles, descriptions, tags, visibility, and platform settings • Save reusable hashtag groups • Update the video and cover before scheduled publishing begins • Track upload and publishing progress for every destination BUILT FOR CREATORS AND TEAMS CrossPost Pro keeps cross-posting focused and straightforward—ideal for creators, influencers, social media teams, and small businesses that want to spend less time repeating uploads. EUROPE-BASED BY DESIGN CrossPost Pro is operated in Europe, uses encrypted HTTPS connections, and processes uploaded videos on EU-based servers. Upload once. Post everywhere. On your schedule. Privacy: https://crosspostpro.app/Privacy Terms: https://crosspostpro.app/Terms

Screenshots

Refocus4 screens
CrossPost Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Refocus at 93% against CrossPost Pro's 0%. Refocus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). CrossPost Pro'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 CrossPost Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refocus has 12K ratings behind it against 2, 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 CrossPost Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refocus ships an update weekly, CrossPost Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Refocus versus CrossPost Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefocusCrossPost Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews93.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabi, LLCBastian Aunkofer

Customer experience

Refocus

All ratings11,734 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews2,242 reviews
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.1%

CrossPost Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
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

CrossPost Pro

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
Show 6 more
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • Reset Strict Mode$50.00
2 purchases

CrossPost Pro

Subscriptions2
  • CrossPost Pro (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • CrossPost Pro (3 Months)$3.993 Months

Questions

Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrossPost Pro free?
CrossPost Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Refocus or CrossPost Pro?
Refocus is rated higher. Refocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while CrossPost Pro averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Refocus or CrossPost Pro have ads?
Refocus shows ads; CrossPost Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Refocus or CrossPost Pro?
Refocus ships an update weekly, and CrossPost Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Refocus was updated on October 28, 2026 and CrossPost Pro on October 17, 2026.

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