Refocus vs Freeze Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Freeze Focus
This app helps you stay off your phone during deep work sessions with a visual timer that simulates melting ice. It encourages building focus habits by creating intentional time and reducing distractions.
- Ice-melting focus timer
- Customizable session lengths
- Session history tracking
- Satisfying visual feedback
- No account required
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Freeze your phone. Find your focus. FreezeFocus is the focus timer app that helps you stay off your phone and follow through on your next deep work session. Instead of checking your phone out of habit, FreezeFocus gives you a simple focus ritual: choose how long you want to focus, start the session, and watch the ice melt as time passes. Stay with it, finish the session, and build a stronger focus habit one session at a time. FreezeFocus helps you turn scattered minutes into intentional time. FEATURES • Ice-melting focus timer • Customise session lengths • Session history • Sound effects • No accounts required WHY FREEZEFOCUS? Most productivity apps ask you to manage more. FreezeFocus helps you do less, better. Because the first step to focusing is creating a little space between you and your phone. FreezeFocus makes that moment simple, visual, and satisfying. Download FreezeFocus and start building calmer, more focused days. Terms of Service: https://freezefocus.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://freezefocus.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Refocus at none against Freeze Focus's shown. Freeze Focus's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 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.
Refocus ships an update every 3 weeks, Freeze Focus every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Refocus | Freeze Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hiroki Nishikawa | Matty Hempstead |
In-app purchases
Refocus
No in-app purchases
Freeze Focus
No in-app purchases









