# Refocus vs RelockIn

The clearest difference is rating: Refocus at 4.8 against RelockIn's 3.7. Refocus also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 3). RelockIn's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Refocus sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and RelockIn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Refocus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refocus has 12K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Refocus's written reviews are positive against 100% of RelockIn's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Refocus ships an update weekly, RelockIn every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Refocus | RelockIn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refocus-app-blocker-and-lock/id1645639057/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relockin-app-limits-plus-browser/id6759315272/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 93.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 51 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Labi, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/455469767) | [Joel Happ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878071677) |

## What reviewers say

### Refocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refocus-app-blocker-and-lock/id1645639057)

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:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refocus Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Refocus Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Refocus Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Refocus Pro (Family) | $12.99 | per month |
| Refocus Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Refocus Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Refocus Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Refocus Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Refocus Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Reset Strict Mode | $1.00 | one-time |
| Reset Strict Mode | $5.00 | one-time |
| Reset Strict Mode | $10.00 | one-time |
| Reset Strict Mode | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Blocking issues after phone restart
- Inconsistent behavior when pausing/unpausing sessions
- Crashing when trying to block apps in certain categories

**Requested features**

- 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


### RelockIn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relockin-app-limits-plus-browser/id6759315272)

This app helps you reclaim your time by removing distractions from social media and YouTube. Set custom time limits for apps and websites to ensure intentional scrolling and protect your focus.

**Highlights:** Remove Shorts, Reels, and ads, Set timed unlock sessions, Create schedules for focus/sleep, Block clickbait and algorithmic feeds, Customize social media content, Use custom challenges for focus, Private and ad-free browsing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RelockIn Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| RelockIn Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Refocus free?

Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RelockIn free?

RelockIn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Refocus or RelockIn?

Refocus is rated higher. Refocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while RelockIn averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Refocus or RelockIn have ads?

Refocus shows ads; RelockIn does not.

### Which is updated more often, Refocus or RelockIn?

Refocus ships an update weekly, and RelockIn every 5 days. Most recently, Refocus was updated on October 27, 2026 and RelockIn on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*