# Scripture Compass vs Refocus

The clearest difference is rating: Scripture Compass at 4.8 against Refocus's 4.4. Scripture Compass also leads on ratings volume (71 vs 14) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scripture Compass sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Refocus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scripture Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripture Compass has 71 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scripture Compass ships an update every 4 days, Refocus every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripture Compass | Refocus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-compass/id6757870437/reviews)** | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refocus-focus-on-god/id6769745595/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cipher Archive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867546327) | [Adventure Labs d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710970735) |

## What reviewers say

### Scripture Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-compass/id6757870437)

Find Bible verses tailored to your current emotions and life situations. Track your spiritual journey, build daily habits, and reflect on scripture with personalized insights. Share verses as beautiful cards and get daily reminders.

**Highlights:** Emotion-based verse matching, Intensity and context selection, Emotional and spiritual pattern tracking, Daily spiritual tasks and streaks, Journaling and reflection tools, Shareable verse cards, Personalized content based on background

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $97.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $109.99 | per year |


### Refocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refocus-focus-on-god/id6769745595)

This app helps users break dopamine addiction and reduce mindless scrolling by blocking distracting applications and encouraging intentional pauses for reflection and prayer. It fosters discipline and focus through customizable settings and tracking of digital habits.

**Highlights:** App blocking, Faith-based unlock sessions, Customizable blocker strength, Focus and dopamine tracking, Streaks and routines, Intentional living system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scripture Compass free?

Scripture Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Refocus free?

Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scripture Compass or Refocus?

Scripture Compass is rated higher. Scripture Compass averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Refocus averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do Scripture Compass or Refocus have ads?

Neither Scripture Compass nor Refocus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scripture Compass or Refocus?

Scripture Compass ships an update every 4 days, and Refocus every 6 days. Most recently, Scripture Compass was updated on October 5, 2026 and Refocus on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*