Comparison

Refocus vs SaidNo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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

SaidNo

Features
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You don't have a discipline problem. You have a friction problem. App Blocker makes opening Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube cost something — a few seconds of honesty instead of nothing at all. Guard the apps that steal your attention. When you try to open one, the app stops you and asks one question: do you actually want this, or are you just bored? Answer honestly in a short journal entry, earn 15 minutes, or just walk away. No streaks. No badges. No guilt trips. Just an honest count of how many times you said no this week — and the reminder that each one bought your attention back. What it does: - Guard any app: Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, or your own picks - One honest question before you unlock: why do you want in? - Earn access by writing it down, not by mindlessly tapping through a timer - See your weekly count of times you said no — the only metric that matters - Strict mode for when willpower isn't enough This isn't about deleting apps or blocking the internet. It's about adding one moment of friction before autopilot wins — so opening your phone is a choice again, not a reflex. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Refocus4 screens
SaidNo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SaidNo at none against Refocus's shown. SaidNo also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Refocus's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Refocus sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and SaidNo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refocus ships an update weekly, SaidNo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Refocus versus SaidNo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefocusSaidNo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabi, LLCJuan David Granados Figueroa

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

SaidNo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Refocus

Subscriptions7
  • Refocus Pro3 Days trial2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Refocus Pro3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Refocus Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • 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
2 purchases

SaidNo

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SaidNo free?
SaidNo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Refocus or SaidNo have ads?
Refocus shows ads; SaidNo does not.
Which is updated more often, Refocus or SaidNo?
Refocus ships an update weekly, and SaidNo every 2 months. Most recently, Refocus was updated on November 8, 2026 and SaidNo on October 31, 2026.

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