Comparison

Refocus vs FocusWall

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

FocusWall

Features
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FocusWall blocks distracting websites and apps across your whole device, in every browser, including Chrome. KEY FEATURES • System-wide blocking Websites and apps are blocked everywhere on your device, not just in one browser. • Ready-made lists One tap adds whole categories: social media, video & streaming, gambling, shopping, news, crypto and more. • Smart domain matching Type "youtube" and get all country variants, so redirects can't sneak past your block. • Focus Mode Drag the dial to pick 5 to 180 minutes and every rule locks in. The countdown follows you on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island and on your widgets, and blocks lift by themselves when time is up. • Allowed sites only For studying and deep work: during Focus Mode, keep only the sites on your list open and block the rest of the web. • Schedules Automate your blocks: work hours on weekdays, evenings off, whatever fits your routine. • Daily limits Set a per-app daily usage limit. When you go over, the app is blocked until midnight. • Mindful pause Turn it on and the 10-minute allow button no longer opens anything instantly: you get a 10-second breathing pause first, then decide. • Protection you can't sneak past Strict Mode removes the allow button entirely, a puzzle and an optional PIN stand between you and the off switch, Locked Hours freeze your rules at night, and app deletion can be blocked so uninstalling isn't an escape. • Shortcuts and Control Center Start Focus Mode from Shortcuts automations, for example when you arrive at work, or from a Control Center button. • Insights Blocked attempts, attempts by hour and day, focus streaks, weekly trends, your weakest hours and a weekly summary notification. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. FOCUSWALL PRO Unlimited rules and domains, Focus Mode, allowed sites only, schedules and app deletion blocking are available with FocusWall Pro, monthly, yearly or lifetime. Terms of Use (standard Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Refocus4 screens
FocusWall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FocusWall at none against Refocus's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 FocusWall sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refocus ships an update weekly, FocusWall every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Refocus versus FocusWall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefocusFocusWall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabi, LLCErkan OZSOY

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

FocusWall

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
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  • 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
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  • Reset Strict Mode$50.00
3 purchases

FocusWall

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusWall free?
FocusWall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Refocus or FocusWall have ads?
Refocus shows ads; FocusWall does not.
Which is updated more often, Refocus or FocusWall?
Refocus ships an update weekly, and FocusWall every 5 days. Most recently, Refocus was updated on November 1, 2026 and FocusWall on October 24, 2026.

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