Comparison

Biboloc vs Refocus

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

Head to head
About

Biboloc

Features
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Biboloc(ビボウロク)はメモアプリです。 まだ作成中のアプリなので、こういう機能が欲しい! などあればレビューからコメント頂けますと幸いです。 機能紹介: ◇メモ作成(+ボタン) 追加したいタグをクリックするだけで 簡単にタグ登録ができます。 解除したい場合は、もう一度タップしてください。 タグの登録もここから行えます。 ◇メモ編集(メニューアイコン) お気に入り、メモの削除が行えます。 ◇メモ管理(メモアイコン) 日付、月ごとにまとめて一覧が表示されます。 メモをタップすると編集ができます。 ◇タグ管理(#アイコン) 登録済みのタグから検索ができます。 使わないタグの削除もここから行えます。 ◇お気に入り(星アイコン) お気に入りのメモを一覧で表示できます。 ◇設定(歯車アイコン) Bibolocのレビュー、共有ができます。 パスワード設定などを行えます。 削除したメモの復元も行えます。

About

Refocus

Features
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Focus is not just about willpower. It can be designed. Refocus is a focus timer created with inspiration from scientific research on attention, breaks, and cognitive load. Today, our minds are constantly exposed to stimulation from smartphones, social media, notifications, videos, and endless streams of short information. When your mind is still filled with that noise, simply starting a traditional focus timer may not be enough to help you switch into a focused state. Refocus begins by preparing the state before focus. First, you take a short break to let your mind cool down and settle. Before the break, you can write down one small thing you want to do afterward. This helps you stop holding the next task in your head while resting, and makes it easier to return to work smoothly when the break ends. Refocus is not just about dividing time. It is about resting, clearing your mind, remembering what comes next, and returning to focus. Main features: ・A focus timer designed with scientific insights in mind ・A unique workflow that starts with a break ・A simple note feature to write down what you will do after the break ・A smooth flow that helps you return to focus after resting ・A simple cycle of focus and break sessions ・Calming animations and a minimal interface Recommended for people who: ・Take time to get into focus ・Feel mentally scattered after using smartphones or social media ・Forget what they were going to do after taking a break ・Want to reset their mind before starting work ・Prefer a simple and calm timer app ・Want to enter focus naturally, without forcing it Rest first. Clear your mind. Leave your next task behind. Then return to focus. Refocus is a timer designed to help create a state where focus can happen more naturally.

Screenshots

Biboloc4 screens
Refocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Refocus at none against Biboloc's shown. Biboloc's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Biboloc ships an update monthly, Refocus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Biboloc versus Refocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBibolocRefocus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEiki OgawaHiroki Nishikawa

In-app purchases

None

Biboloc

No in-app purchases

None

Refocus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Biboloc free?
Biboloc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Biboloc or Refocus have ads?
Biboloc shows ads; Refocus does not.
Which is updated more often, Biboloc or Refocus?
Biboloc ships an update monthly, and Refocus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Biboloc was updated on November 7, 2026 and Refocus on October 31, 2026.

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