Comparison

Refocus vs SnapSolvr

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! ▶ Hide Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts in Safari. ▶ 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

SnapSolvr

Instantly identify objects, plants, or products by taking a photo. Get detailed explanations and find where to purchase items on Amazon. This AI-powered tool acts as your visual expert for everyday queries and shopping needs.

Highlights
  • Instant AI-powered identification via camera
  • Find products on Amazon
  • Get repair tips and usage instructions
  • Identify plants, animals, and insects
  • Natural language follow-up questions
  • Visual learning for students
Features
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Ever stared at something and thought — "What is that?" or "Where do I buy this?" SnapSolvr answers both questions instantly. Snap a photo of anything — a product, a plant, a broken appliance, a mystery ingredient, a weird bug, a fashion item — and SnapSolvr's AI identifies it, explains it, and helps you find it on Amazon in seconds. Forget spending 20 minutes Googling. SnapSolvr turns your camera into an instant AI expert. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • Point your camera at anything and get an instant AI-powered answer • Ask follow-up questions in plain English — no special keywords needed • Discover exactly what something is, how it works, or where it came from • Find the best Amazon deals for any item you photograph • Get repair tips, usage instructions, or product alternatives instantly PERFECT FOR: • Home repairs — photograph a broken part and find the replacement • Shopping — snap it, identify it, buy it on Amazon • Cooking — identify ingredients, get recipes, find substitutions • Nature — plants, animals, insects, minerals identified instantly • Fashion — identify styles and find similar products • Students — visual learning for science, biology, history, and more POWERED BY ADVANCED AI: • State-of-the-art AI vision technology for accurate identifications • Natural language Q&A — just ask like you'd ask a friend • Amazon integration for direct shopping from any identified item • No setup required — just snap and go

Screenshots

Refocus4 screens
SnapSolvr2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SnapSolvr at none against Refocus's 17. SnapSolvr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Refocus's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SnapSolvr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SnapSolvr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refocus has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refocus ships an update weekly, SnapSolvr every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Refocus versus SnapSolvr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefocusSnapSolvr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLabi, LLCChad Boyer

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

SnapSolvr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Refocus

Subscriptions9
  • Refocus Pro3 Days trial2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Refocus Pro3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Refocus Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Refocus Pro (Family)7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Refocus Pro$49.991 Year
  • Refocus Pro1 Month trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Refocus Pro7 Days trial2 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

SnapSolvr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnapSolvr free?
SnapSolvr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Refocus or SnapSolvr?
SnapSolvr is rated higher. Refocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while SnapSolvr averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Refocus or SnapSolvr have ads?
Refocus shows ads; SnapSolvr does not.
Which is updated more often, Refocus or SnapSolvr?
Refocus ships an update weekly, and SnapSolvr every 2 days. Most recently, Refocus was updated on November 3, 2026 and SnapSolvr on October 25, 2026.

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