Comparison

Refocus vs Ownora

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

Ownora

Organize your home and belongings with this app. Track items, documents, warranties, and even plants with reminders and QR code scanning. Keep everything in one place for easy access and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Track household items and appliances
  • Store documents, receipts, and manuals
  • Manage warranties and set renewal reminders
  • Organize plant care schedules
  • Scan items with QR codes for instant access
  • Organize by spaces (Home, Office, Rental)
Features
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Ownora — Organize what matters at home Ownora helps you keep track of everything you own — from everyday items to important documents, warranties, and even your plants. No more lost receipts. No more missed renewals. No more guessing what needs care. Just a calm, simple system that keeps your home organized. Everything in one place Track household items, appliances, gadgets, furniture, and more. Add photos, notes, and purchase details Organize by spaces like Home, Office, or Rental Keep everything easy to find Scan with QR codes Attach a QR code to anything you own and access it instantly. Scan an item to open its details in seconds No searching, no scrolling Perfect for appliances, storage boxes, and plants Documents and receipts Attach important files directly to your items. Store receipts, invoices, manuals, and contracts Scan and save documents instantly No more searching through folders Warranties and reminders Stay ahead of expiry dates and service schedules. Get reminders before warranties expire Track renewals, maintenance, and service dates Never miss something important again Plant care made simple Take better care of your plants without the guesswork. Track watering, feeding, and care schedules Get reminders when your plants need attention Keep every plant healthy, effortlessly Find or scan anything instantly Search across all your items, documents, and notes in seconds, or access them directly using QR codes. Smart insights (Optional) Get helpful suggestions based on your data. Stay on top of warranties and tasks Receive simple recommendations to keep things organized Designed to be private and fully in your control Available with Ownora Premium Built for real life Ownora works for: Individuals Families Shared homes Small offices Rental properties Private by design Your data stays on your device and in your iCloud account. Ownora does not track or sell your data. AI-powered features are designed with privacy in mind. Why Ownora Because staying organized should feel simple, not like work. Privacy policy: https://ownora.app/privacy Terms: https://ownora.app/terms

Screenshots

Refocus4 screens
Ownora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ownora at none against Refocus's shown. Ownora also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Refocus's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Refocus sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Ownora sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ownora 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, Ownora every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Refocus versus Ownora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefocusOwnora
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabi, LLCMeera Choudhary

Customer experience

Refocus

All ratings11,734 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews2,242 reviews
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.1%

Ownora

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Ownora

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
3 purchases

Ownora

Subscriptions2
  • Ownora Premium – Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Ownora Premium – Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ownora free?
Ownora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Refocus or Ownora?
Ownora is rated higher. Refocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Ownora averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Refocus or Ownora have ads?
Refocus shows ads; Ownora does not.
Which is updated more often, Refocus or Ownora?
Refocus ships an update weekly, and Ownora every 3 weeks. Most recently, Refocus was updated on October 27, 2026 and Ownora on October 11, 2026.

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