Comparison

Refocus vs I Build Tech™

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

I Build Tech™

Manage software development projects with confidence. Track progress, review updates, approve milestones, and communicate directly with your development team in one centralized location.

Highlights
  • Project dashboard with status and completion percentage
  • Real-time progress tracking of phases and milestones
  • Receive development updates and view media
  • Interactive checklist for onboarding and approvals
  • Direct chat communication with the development team
  • Full project transparency from kickoff to launch
Features
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Stay connected. Manage Your Software Project With Confidence The I Build Tech Client Portal gives clients complete visibility into their software development projects from kickoff to launch. Track progress, review updates, approve milestones, and communicate directly with your development team—all from one place. Project Dashboard View project status and completion percentage Monitor active phases and milestones Track overall project health Progress Tracking See completed, active, and upcoming phases Review development milestones Understand exactly where your project stands Project Updates Receive development updates in real time Watch video walkthroughs and demonstrations Review screenshots, deliverables, and media Interactive Checklist Track onboarding requirements Monitor credential submissions Complete approvals and sign-offs Team Communication Chat directly with your project team Ask questions and receive updates Keep all project conversations in one place Designed for Transparency The portal was built to eliminate uncertainty during software development projects. Clients always know what's happening, what's completed, and what's coming next.

Screenshots

Refocus4 screens
I Build Tech™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: I Build Tech™ at none against Refocus's 17. I Build Tech™ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Refocus's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Refocus sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. I Build Tech™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

I Build Tech™ 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refocus ships an update weekly, I Build Tech™ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Refocus versus I Build Tech™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefocusI Build Tech™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabi, LLCEl Young5649717301

Customer experience

Refocus

All ratings11,541 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews2,219 reviews
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.0%

I Build Tech™

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

I Build Tech™

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
None

I Build Tech™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is I Build Tech™ free?
I Build Tech™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Refocus or I Build Tech™?
I Build Tech™ is rated higher. Refocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while I Build Tech™ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Refocus or I Build Tech™ have ads?
Refocus shows ads; I Build Tech™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Refocus or I Build Tech™?
Refocus ships an update weekly, and I Build Tech™ every 3 days. Most recently, Refocus was updated on October 19, 2026 and I Build Tech™ on October 6, 2026.

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