Refocus vs LoopLess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- App timers and daily limits
- Scheduled focus sessions
- CBT-based habit experiments
- AI-powered journaling
- Usage tracking dashboard
- Rewards for hitting targets
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Refocus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. LoopLess asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
Refocus ships an update weekly, LoopLess every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Refocus | LoopLess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (11K ratings) — better | 4.7 (65 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 65 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Labi, LLC | LOOPLESS LLC |
Customer experience
Refocus
LoopLess
User reviews
Refocus
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Refocus
- 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
- Reset Strict Mode$1.00
- Reset Strict Mode$5.00
- Reset Strict Mode$10.00
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- Reset Strict Mode$50.00
LoopLess
No in-app purchases








