Refocus vs Focus or Ketchup
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
Focus or Ketchup
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Starting is easy. Finishing is the job. Focus or ketchup is a character-driven focus timer for people who need more than a gentle reminder. Accept one focus job, put your phone down, and keep the promise you made to yourself and to Focus Family. Focus Family keeps time, calls you back from breaks, and puts every completed job on the record. FOCUS ON ONE JOB - Start a 25-minute focus job in seconds - Hear spoken cues for starts, warnings, breaks, pauses, and results. You’d better listen to the Family. - Follow a 25-minute focus and 5-minute break rhythm - Take a 20-minute big break after every four completed jobs SEE THE WORK ADD UP - Count completed jobs and focused minutes - Check your current focus streak - Review the last seven days in Focus Family record book - Keep your focus history stored locally on your device - Use the app without creating an account JOIN FOCUS FAMILY (let the Family protect your focus) Full Focus Family membership gives you stronger tools for jobs that need extra protection: - Focus Lock shields the apps and websites you choose while a focus job is running - Keep Your Word Mode removes the pause and abandon options after you give your word - Custom Timers let you set the length of focus jobs, short breaks, big breaks, and cycles Monthly and annual Full Focus Family subscriptions unlock the same three features. Prices and any available trial terms are shown on the purchase screen before you subscribe. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your Apple Account settings. REMEMBER One job at a time. Make a promise. Keep it, or else... ------------------------------------------------ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Focus or Ketchup at none against Refocus's shown. 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 Focus or Ketchup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Refocus | Focus or Ketchup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Labi, LLC | Mobi-net.pl |
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
Focus or Ketchup
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
Focus or Ketchup
- Full Family Membership$1.991 Month
- Full Family Annual7 Days trial$17.991 Year









