Done Log vs Refocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Done Log
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"Did I take my medicine?" "Did I lock the door?" — Done Log puts those doubts to rest. Tap once to record any routine task with a timestamp. Done Log resets automatically each day, so there's nothing to manage. ■ One-Tap Logging A single tap records the task with a timestamp. No typing, no hassle. ■ Auto-Reset Tasks reset automatically when you open the app each day. ■ Flexible Repeat Settings Choose from: every day, every N days (2–30), specific weekdays, or one-time only. ■ Multiple Completions Per Day Set how many times a task should be done each day (1–10) and track your progress (e.g. 2/3). ■ History Calendar Browse past completions by date with exact timestamps. ■ Smart Reminders Get reminded 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes before a task's scheduled time. Set a nightly reminder for anything left undone. ■ Dark Mode Follows your iOS system setting, or choose light/dark manually. ■ Bilingual Fully supports English and Japanese. Build better habits. Know for sure what you've done. Done Log keeps it simple.
Refocus
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Refocus at none against Done Log's shown. Done Log's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Done Log ships an update every 4 days, Refocus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Done Log | Refocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenta Takeuchi | Hiroki Nishikawa |
In-app purchases
Done Log
No in-app purchases
Refocus
No in-app purchases









