Comparison

Refocus vs Fillpipe

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

Fillpipe

Features
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FILLPIPE is a lead response and customer communication platform designed for fuel retailers. It helps businesses attract new leads, convert them into customers, and improve long-term retention. With real-time lead notifications and instant communication options—such as voice, text, email, and live chat—FILLPIPE enables quick, meaningful interactions when customers are actively seeking support. The app also offers custom automation tools that streamline internal workflows, enhancing efficiency for both teams and customers.

Screenshots

Refocus4 screens
Fillpipe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fillpipe at none against Refocus's 17. Fillpipe also leads on ads (none vs shown). Refocus's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Fillpipe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refocus ships an update weekly, Fillpipe monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Refocus versus Fillpipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefocusFillpipe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB340 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabi, LLCBrian Davidson

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

Fillpipe

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
Show 1 more
  • Reset Strict Mode$50.00
None

Fillpipe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fillpipe free?
Fillpipe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Refocus or Fillpipe have ads?
Refocus shows ads; Fillpipe does not.
Which is updated more often, Refocus or Fillpipe?
Refocus ships an update weekly, and Fillpipe monthly. Most recently, Refocus was updated on September 27, 2026 and Fillpipe on September 16, 2026.

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