Comparison

Refocus vs LoopLess

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

LoopLess

This app helps you break phone addiction with screen time controls and behavior change tools. Set app limits, schedule focus sessions, and track your progress with insightful data. Engage in CBT-based experiments and AI-powered journaling to build healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • App timers and daily limits
  • Scheduled focus sessions
  • CBT-based habit experiments
  • AI-powered journaling
  • Usage tracking dashboard
  • Rewards for hitting targets
Features
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LoopLess is a phone-addiction recovery tool that pairs screen time control with rigorous tools designed to guide behavior change -- so you achieve lasting peace and "break your loop" Start by selecting the apps you want to watch or block; LoopLess applies timers, daily limits, and shield pages without touching your data. You can schedule sessions in advance, tap a preset like “Work Mode” or “Pomodoro 25,” or create custom blocks that run only on certain days and hours. Real-time usage is shown on a clean dashboard with hourly breakdowns, weekly projections, and custom metrics such as the Mindfulness Score, so you can see progress instead of guess at it. Beyond raw time limits, LoopLess guides behavior change: A library of short, CBT-based experiments lets you test new habits, predict cravings, and reflect afterward; timers run persistently in the background and reopen the app for a structured reflection when they finish. Daily journaling prompts powered by AI analyze themes in your entries and suggest next steps, while a Vision Board and Future-Self activity keep long-term goals visible. When you hit targets, like finishing a blocking session or keeping usage below a personal threshold, you unlock one of six animated rewards that live in a dedicated Rewards tab.

Screenshots

Refocus4 screens
LoopLess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LoopLess at none against Refocus's 17. LoopLess also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Refocus's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 65) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price, rating, 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. LoopLess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Refocus against 4.7 for LoopLess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refocus has 11K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refocus ships an update weekly, LoopLess every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Refocus versus LoopLess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefocusLoopLess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better4.7 (65 ratings)
Positive reviews—91.1% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better65
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabi, LLCLOOPLESS LLC

Customer experience

Refocus

All ratings11,296 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.0%

LoopLess

All ratings55 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.9%

User reviews

Refocus

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

LoopLess

From 65 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Effective at reducing screen time
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly design
  • 💡 Helpful features like reflection prompts and CBT activities
  • 🎉 Fun and motivating progress tracking
  • 🧠 Supports productivity and focus

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some reported issues with app functionality

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

LoopLess

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to edit certain settings
  • Occasional crashes or freezes

Requested features

2 requests
  • More customization options
  • Expanded app compatibility

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
None

LoopLess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LoopLess free?
LoopLess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Refocus or LoopLess?
Refocus is rated higher. Refocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while LoopLess averages 4.7 from 65 ratings.
Do Refocus or LoopLess have ads?
Refocus shows ads; LoopLess does not.
Which is updated more often, Refocus or LoopLess?
Refocus ships an update weekly, and LoopLess every 3 days. Most recently, Refocus was updated on October 3, 2026 and LoopLess on October 1, 2026.

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