LockAway vs Refocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LockAway
Build positive habits and block digital distractions with this offline-first productivity tool. Track daily, weekly, or custom habits with streak tracking and detailed statistics. Schedule app blocks and focus sessions to enhance concentration.
- Habit tracking with streaks
- App blocking and time limits
- Scheduled focus sessions
- On-device reminders
- Weekly heatmap statistics
- 100% local and offline data
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Build habits. Block distractions. 100% on-device, no account. WHAT LOCKAWAY DOES • Habit tracker — daily, weekdays, custom, with streaks and a clear calendar. • App blocker — schedule blocks, set time limits, lock yourself into focus mode. • Focus sessions with an end-of-session reflection screen. • Reminders that actually fire, on-device. • Stats: weekly heatmap, completion rate, streak history. 100% LOCAL. 100% OFFLINE. No backend. No sync. No account. Your data lives only on your iPhone in a local SQLite database. Install LockAway today — your first streak starts tomorrow. Privacy Policy: https://lockaway.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://lockaway.vercel.app/terms
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 in-app purchases: Refocus at none against LockAway's 3. On price, ads, device support and 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
Both are free to download. LockAway sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Refocus asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | LockAway | Refocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nayel Ketfi | Hiroki Nishikawa |
In-app purchases
LockAway
- LockAway Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- LockAway Pro Yearly$22.991 Year
- LockAway Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
Refocus
No in-app purchases









