Comparison

Refocus vs MRALA

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

Head to head
About

Refocus

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Refocus helps you stay on task with science-backed focus techniques designed specifically for ADHD minds. FEATURES: • Customizable focus timers with Pomodoro and custom intervals • Gentle break reminders that don't disrupt your flow • Focus session tracking and statistics • Calming ambient sounds to enhance concentration • Daily and weekly focus goals • HealthKit integration — log Mindful Minutes and see how exercise impacts your focus • Beautiful, distraction-free interface • Widget support for quick timer access Whether you're studying, working, or creating, Refocus gives you the structure you need without feeling restrictive. Start a session, enter your flow state, and watch your productivity soar. Built with love for the ADHD community. No accounts required, no data collected — just you and your focus. Terms of Use: https://si-huynh.github.io/refocus/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://si-huynh.github.io/refocus/privacy/

About

MRALA

This app helps you determine the optimal time to go to bed based on your desired wake-up time and sleep goal. It provides clear countdowns and alarms leading up to bedtime and wake-up, with live updates on your lock screen.

Highlights
  • Bedtime calculated from wake-up time and sleep goal
  • 30-minute, 10-minute, bedtime, and wake-up alarms
  • Sleep countdown on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
  • Live Activity for sleep countdown
  • Adjust bedtime or wake-up time easily
  • Optional step-count context
Features
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The simplest way to secure sleep time. Your sleep time starts with when you go to bed. MRALA is an iPhone alarm app that starts with your wake-up time and sleep goal, then shows exactly when you should go to bed tonight. It turns the night into a clear sequence: 30 minutes before bed, 10 minutes before bed, bedtime, and wake-up. On the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, your countdown to sleep stays visible in a compact, glanceable view. You do not need to open the app to understand how much of the day is left before sleep. When plans change, the flow stays simple. Use Sleep Early or Wake Early to adjust tonight without rebuilding the whole schedule. Key features - Bedtime calculated from wake-up time and sleep goal - 30-minute, 10-minute, bedtime, and wake-up alarms - Sleep countdown on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Live Activity from before bedtime through sleep - Sleep Early and Wake Early actions for tonight - Step-count context when permission is granted MRALA focuses on one useful question. What time should I sleep tonight to get the rest I want?

Screenshots

Refocus4 screens
MRALA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Refocus at Free against MRALA's $2.99. MRALA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Refocus is free to download; MRALA costs $2.99 up front. Refocus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. MRALA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refocus ships an update monthly, MRALA daily. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Refocus versus MRALA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefocusMRALA
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
Devices—iPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSi Huynh성협 손

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Refocus

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pro$29.991 Year
None

MRALA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refocus free?
Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MRALA free?
MRALA costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Refocus or MRALA?
Refocus ships an update monthly, and MRALA daily. Most recently, Refocus was updated on September 14, 2026 and MRALA on September 6, 2026.

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