Comparison

Refocus vs MOMO Timer

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

MOMO Timer

Features
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집중의 시간, MOMO와 함께 MOMO Timer는 과학적으로 검증된 포모도로 기법을 활용한 집중력 향상 앱입니다. 간단하지만 강력한 기능으로 당신의 생산성을 극대화하세요. ■ 주요 기능 • 포모도로 타이머 (25분 집중 + 5분 휴식) • 세션 완료 후 기분 기록으로 패턴 분석 • 연속 스트릭 추적으로 강력한 동기부여 • 개인 통계 및 진척도 한눈에 확인 • 다크/라이트 모드로 언제나 편안하게 • 진동 알림 (설정에서 자유롭게 조절) ■ 이런 분들께 강력 추천 • 집중력을 높이고 싶은 학생 • 생산성을 향상시키고 싶은 직장인 • 효율적인 작업 습관이 필요한 프리랜서 • 창작 시간을 관리하고 싶은 크리에이터 • 독서나 학습 시간을 체계화하고 싶은 모든 분 ■ 완벽한 프라이버시 보장 • 개인정보 수집 완전 금지 • 100% 오프라인 작동 (인터넷 불필요) • 광고 완전 무료 • 모든 데이터 기기 내부에만 저장 • 앱 삭제 시 데이터 완전 소거 ■ 과학적으로 검증된 포모도로 기법 1980년대 Francesco Cirillo가 개발한 시간 관리 방법으로, 전 세계 수백만 명이 사용하는 집중법입니다. 25분 집중 후 5분 휴식을 반복하여 뇌의 집중력을 최적화합니다. ■ MOMO Timer만의 특별함 • 불필요한 기능 없는 깔끔한 디자인 • 빠른 실행 속도와 안정성 • 직관적인 인터페이스로 누구나 쉽게 사용 • 배터리 최적화로 오래 사용 가능 • 한국어 완벽 지원 ■ 사용 팁 아침에 하루 목표를 정하고 MOMO Timer로 집중 세션을 시작하세요. 매일 조금씩 늘려가며 자신만의 집중 습관을 만들어보세요. 기분 기록 기능으로 어떤 시간대에 가장 집중이 잘 되는지 파악할 수 있습니다. ■ 지금 바로 시작하세요 복잡한 설정 없이 다운로드 즉시 사용 가능합니다. 당신의 집중력과 생산성을 새로운 차원으로 끌어올려보세요! 키워드: 포모도로, 집중, 생산성, 시간관리, 학습, 업무효율, 습관형성

Screenshots

Refocus4 screens
MOMO Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MOMO Timer at none against Refocus's 17. MOMO Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. MOMO Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Refocus versus MOMO Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefocusMOMO Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabi, LLChyunjoon park

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

MOMO Timer

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 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

MOMO Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MOMO Timer free?
MOMO Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Refocus or MOMO Timer have ads?
Refocus shows ads; MOMO Timer does not.

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