Refocus vs TreePT
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! ▶ 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
TreePT
This AI assistant provides quick answers, generates ideas, and helps complete tasks efficiently. It offers a sustainable approach to AI, combining advanced technology with environmental consciousness through an unlimited subscription.
- AI-powered answers
- Idea generation
- Web scanning
- Task completion
- Sustainable AI focus
- Unlimited subscription
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TreePT is a powerful AI assistant that helps you get answers, generate ideas, scan the web, and complete tasks faster. Whether you’re working on school, business, or everyday questions, TreePT gives you clear, useful responses in seconds through a simple and easy-to-use experience. Built with a focus on sustainability, TreePT is designed to combine advanced AI with real environmental impact. It offers a clean, modern interface and a unlimited subscription for unlimited access, while supporting initiatives aimed at reducing environmental harm. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Refocus and TreePT both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Refocus's written reviews are positive against 0% of TreePT's. Refocus also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). TreePT's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and TreePT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Refocus against 4.8 for TreePT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refocus has 12K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Refocus's written reviews are positive against 0% of TreePT's.
Refocus ships an update weekly, TreePT every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Refocus | TreePT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12K ratings) | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Labi, LLC | Nicole Madison |
Customer experience
Refocus
TreePT
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
TreePT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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 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
- Reset Strict Mode$1.00
- Reset Strict Mode$5.00
- Reset Strict Mode$10.00
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- Reset Strict Mode$50.00
TreePT
- TreePT Unlimited3 Days trial$8.991 Month
