Refocus vs Clockera
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
Clockera
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Clockera is an aesthetic clock and focus timer for people who want their screen to feel as intentional as their work. Researches shows that your surrounding is extremely important. Can you imagine you are working in a table dirty and messy? Clockera was designed to make your working, resting, studying, gaming area more productive and aesthetic! So what? Let's download Clockera and go get it! Clockera turns your screen into a minimal, aesthetic clock and focus timer—built for productivity, deep work, and study sessions. Whether you follow the Pomodoro method or simply want a calm hour-by-hour companion on your desk, every design choice keeps distractions low and clarity high. Customize the look to match your space: personalization options let you shape typography, colors, and layout so the timer feels like yours—not a generic utility. Simple on the surface, intentional underneath: one app for focus, time awareness, and a minimal workspace vibe. FULL-SCREEN CLOCK A beautiful digital clock that stays readable at a glance. Switch fonts and color palettes to match your desk, your mood, or your wallpaper. POMODORO & FOCUS TIMER Run structured focus sessions with breaks. Stay in flow with a timer that feels minimal—not noisy. MAKE IT YOURS • Light & dark-friendly themes • Curated color pairs • A wide library of display fonts (premium unlocks the full collection) SEE YOUR PROGRESS Glance at weekly and monthly focus time so your effort feels visible—without turning productivity into pressure. PREMIUM Unlock all fonts, every color palette, and future feature update drops with Clockera Premium—monthly or yearly. No accounts required. Your preferences and on-device stats stay on your device. Subscriptions are billed by Apple and can be managed in App Store settings. Designed for anyone who wants time on screen to look and feel better—students, remote workers, and deep-work sessions included. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appclockera.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Clockera at none against Refocus's shown. Refocus's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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
Both are free to download. Refocus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Clockera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Refocus ships an update weekly, Clockera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Refocus | Clockera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Labi, LLC | Bora Can Baltaci |
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
Clockera
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 Pro1 Year trial2 variants$49.991 Year
- Refocus Pro1 Month trial2 variants$49.991 Year
- Refocus Pro7 Days trial2 variants$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
Clockera
- Get Clockera Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Get Clockera Premium - Yearly$17.991 Year









