Comparison

Refocus vs MapYourReader

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

MapYourReader

Features
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MapYourReader is a private, offline reader for everything you've collected. Articles you saved years ago, technical papers, eBooks, contracts, code, notes — all in one place, on your device only. EVERY FORMAT THAT MATTERS - HTML articles and saved web pages - PDF documents with page-by-page navigation and pinch zoom - EPUB books with chapter navigation and swipe-to-turn - DOCX Word documents rendered as clean reading text - XLSX and CSV spreadsheets with multi-sheet support - Markdown files with proper formatting - Plain text and code with syntax highlighting READING THAT RESPECTS YOU - Six reading themes including sepia, dark, and high-contrast - Adjustable typography — serif, sans-serif, dyslexic-friendly - Reading position remembered automatically - Landscape and portrait support on phone and iPad - No ads. Ever. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY - Folders with unlimited nesting - List, grid, and tree views - Favorites, Read Later, Unread filters - Notes and highlights — search them, export them - Tap any word to look it up PRIVACY YOU CAN VERIFY - Every file stays on your device. Nothing uploads. Ever. - No account required. No email, no sign-in. - No tracking, no analytics, no telemetry of any kind. - No third-party SDKs. No advertising IDs. - Open the iOS Settings → Privacy → App Privacy Report and see for yourself: zero network calls beyond what you ask for. FREE TO TRY, ONE-TIME UPGRADE The free tier lets you read up to 3 files at a time — enough to know if the app fits how you read. Upgrade once for lifetime access: unlimited library, bulk folder import preserving your nested structure, and every future feature. No subscription. No recurring charges. Pay once. QUESTIONS, BUGS, FEATURE REQUESTS Reach out anytime: mapyourtech@gmail.com. Real replies, usually within a day.

Screenshots

Refocus4 screens
MapYourReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MapYourReader at none against Refocus's shown. MapYourReader also leads on device support (3 vs 1). 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and MapYourReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Refocus versus MapYourReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefocusMapYourReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabi, LLCSanjay Yadav

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

MapYourReader

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
1 purchases

MapYourReader

One-time1
  • MapYourReader Premium$11.00

Questions

Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapYourReader free?
MapYourReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Refocus or MapYourReader have ads?
Refocus shows ads; MapYourReader does not.

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