Refocus vs Suite Spot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Refocus
This tool helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers customizable schedules, strict modes to prevent bypass, and analytics to track your usage. Available on iPhone and Mac.
- Block apps and websites
- Strict mode with multiple bypass prevention methods
- Customizable blocking schedules and timers
- Location-based blocking
- Screen time analytics
- Mac 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
Suite Spot
This science-backed mental training app helps users enhance focus, emotional control, confidence, and resilience through structured audio protocols. It offers techniques for performance mastery, stress regulation, and building a positive mindset.
- Performance protocols for high-stakes moments
- Guided conscious breathing for stress regulation
- Focus and execution training series
- Affirmations and mindset development
- Audio albums for elite performance
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Unlock your highest level of performance with a science-backed mental training app created by renowned sports psychologist Dr. Derek Suite, MD. Designed for athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, students, and high performers, this app delivers powerful audio protocols that strengthen focus, emotional control, confidence, and resilience—without fluff, gimmicks, or empty motivation. Inside, you’ll find structured mental training across multiple disciplines: PERFORMANCE PROTOCOLS Mental and physiological mastery for high-stakes moments. No background music—just proven techniques for crisis control, pre-performance activation, and building lasting resilience. CONSCIOUS BREATHING Gentle guided breathing practices with soothing audio to help you relax, regulate stress, and build breath awareness. FOCUS & EXECUTION SERIES Targeted sessions including Christian Focus, Buddhist Focus, Blended Focus, Real-World Focus, and Science of Focus—helping you sharpen attention, eliminate mental clutter, and execute with clarity. AFFIRMATIONS & MINDSET TRAINING Elite Success Affirmations and Next-Level Mental Skills to build confidence, discipline, and an unstoppable inner dialogue. AUDIO ALBUMS FOR ELITE PERFORMANCE Curated collections like Champion’s Spirit: Biblical Secrets for Elite Performance and Conquer the Climb: Mastering Your Mountains, designed to strengthen mental toughness and purpose.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Refocus at Free against Suite Spot's $4.99. Refocus also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1). Suite Spot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Refocus is free to download; Suite Spot costs $4.99 up front. Refocus sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Suite Spot asks for nothing beyond the download.
Suite Spot 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.
| Parameter | Refocus | Suite Spot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (12K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Labi, LLC | Full Circle Workforce Wellness |
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
Suite Spot
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$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
Suite Spot
No in-app purchases









