Comparison

Refocus vs FightCaller

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

FightCaller

Never miss a fight again with this app that automatically adjusts your alarm based on the real-time end of preceding matches. Select your desired bout, and receive a notification precisely when it begins, ensuring you're always on time for the action.

Highlights
  • Automatic start-time tracking
  • Live event awareness
  • Time-zone support
  • Simple one-tap scheduling
  • Reliable push notifications
Features
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Fight nights just got smarter with MMA Alarm! Tired of matches ending early by KO—or dragging out to a decision—and leaving you guessing when your next bout actually starts? MMA Alarm takes the guesswork out of fight night timing: How It Works * Select Your Match Pick the specific fight you don’t want to miss. * Automatic Start-Time Tracking As soon as the preceding bout ends—whether in a lightning-fast KO or a full-distance war—MMA Alarm recalculates and sets your wake-up alarm. * Wake Up Exactly on Time No more manual adjustments or “Did my fight start yet?” panic. You’ll be roused precisely when your chosen matchup goes live. Key Features Live Event Awareness: Monitors each fight’s actual end time in real-time. Time-Zone Support: Matches are scheduled in your local time zone automatically. Simple Interface: One-tap scheduling—set it and forget it. Reliable Notifications: Uses push alerts to ensure your alarm rings, even if the app is in the background. Stop missing the action! Whether it’s an early stoppage or a last-round thriller, MMA Alarm guarantees you’re up and ready for every second of your favorite matchups. Download now and never miss a bell again! Term of Use: https://www.shidin.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Refocus4 screens
FightCaller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FightCaller at none against Refocus's shown. FightCaller also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Refocus's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 11). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 FightCaller sells 3 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Refocus against 4.8 for FightCaller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refocus has 12K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Refocus's written reviews are positive against 100% of FightCaller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refocus ships an update weekly, FightCaller fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Refocus versus FightCaller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefocusFightCaller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings)4.8 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews93.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabi, LLCMahmut Ersoy

Customer experience

Refocus

All ratings11,541 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews2,205 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.0%

FightCaller

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 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

FightCaller

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 Year trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Refocus Pro1 Month trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Refocus Pro7 Days trial2 variants$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
3 purchases

FightCaller

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual - Best Value$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime - One Time$17.99

Questions

Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FightCaller free?
FightCaller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Refocus or FightCaller?
Refocus and FightCaller are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12K and 11 ratings respectively.
Do Refocus or FightCaller have ads?
Refocus shows ads; FightCaller does not.
Which is updated more often, Refocus or FightCaller?
Refocus ships an update weekly, and FightCaller fortnightly. Most recently, Refocus was updated on October 14, 2026 and FightCaller on October 9, 2026.

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