Refocus vs Ownora
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
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.
- 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)
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Refocus ships an update weekly, Ownora every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Refocus | Ownora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Labi, LLC | Meera Choudhary |
Customer experience
Refocus
Ownora
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
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
Ownora
- Ownora Premium – Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Ownora Premium – Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$19.99









