Comparison

Auralyo vs Room Refresh

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

Head to head
About

Auralyo

Features
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FOCUS SHOULDN'T FEEL THIS HARD. Most apps play sounds and music and hope for the best. Auralyo is a research-informed audio system — it matches your session to your task, your energy, and how your brain actually works. The result: you start faster, stay in flow longer, and finish more of what actually matters. —————————————————————— 6 WORK MODES — MATCHED TO YOUR TASK —————————————————————— Deep Work — sustained analytical focus and problem solving Study — memory, retention, and exam preparation Creative Flow — ideation, writing, and generative thinking Focus Boost — fast task activation when energy is low Calm Focus — steady, relaxed execution without pressure Sprint — 25-minute structured Pomodoro cycles —————————————————————— HOW IT WORKS —————————————————————— Take a 60-second Focus Quiz. Tell Auralyo what you're working on — coding, writing, studying, strategy, creative work. It builds a personalized audio session matched to your task and stimulation level. Press start. Work. That's it. —————————————————————— 3 STIMULATION LEVELS PER MODE —————————————————————— Soft — minimal stimulation for deep, sustained concentration Balanced — moderate energy for steady productivity Energetic — higher arousal for fast-paced or creative work —————————————————————— GROUNDED IN THE SCIENCE OF FOCUS —————————————————————— Auralyo's session design draws on research in flow, attention, arousal and performance, and rhythmic perception — including work by Csikszentmihalyi, Yerkes & Dodson, and researchers studying music and selective attention. Learn more at auralyo.com/research. —————————————————————— TRACK YOUR EXECUTION —————————————————————— Every session is logged. Deep work minutes, task-start speed, weekly consistency. Over time, you see your execution improve — not just feel it. —————————————————————— WHO AURALYO IS FOR —————————————————————— Knowledge workers and remote professionals Students preparing for exams or writing essays Developers, designers, and creative professionals ADHD brains that struggle to start or sustain focused work Anyone who has tried every focus app and found them too passive —————————————————————— SUBSCRIPTION —————————————————————— Auralyo is a productivity tool and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Auralyo is available by subscription. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple account settings. By downloading Auralyo, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at: https://www.auralyo.com/legal/terms-of-use-and-service https://www.auralyo.com/legal/privacy-policy https://www.auralyo.com/legal/subscription-and-cancellation-policy

About

Room Refresh

Organize your cleaning routines with automated checklists for any space. Set custom schedules for rooms and tasks, and receive gentle reminders to keep your home and belongings tidy. The app works offline and stores all your data locally.

Highlights
  • Customizable room and task lists
  • Scheduled cleaning resets
  • Automatic task cycle
  • Offline functionality
  • Local data storage
  • Gentle reminders
Features
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Room Refresh makes it easy to stay on top of cleaning every room in your life. Set up your spaces — bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, car, desk, or anything custom — and get a simple checklist that resets on a schedule you choose. No more forgetting when you last deep cleaned the bathroom or letting your car turn into a disaster zone. Room Refresh tracks it all and gently reminds you when it's time. HOW IT WORKS • Pick your rooms and customize the cleaning tasks for each one • Set how often each room needs a reset (every 3 days, weekly, biweekly — you decide) • Check off tasks as you go, then complete the reset when you're done • The cycle starts again automatically Room Refresh is free, works offline, and keeps all your data on your device.

Screenshots

Auralyo4 screens
Room Refresh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Room Refresh at none against Auralyo's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Auralyo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $42.99 per month. Room Refresh asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auralyo ships an update every 9 days, Room Refresh fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Auralyo versus Room Refresh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuralyoRoom Refresh
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoShapersKALI MICHELLE MCINTIRE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Auralyo

Subscriptions2
  • 1-Month Plan1 Month trial$42.991 Month
  • 3-Month Plan3 Months trial$85.993 Months
One-time1
  • Deep Focus Pack$39.99
None

Room Refresh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auralyo free?
Auralyo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Room Refresh free?
Room Refresh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Auralyo or Room Refresh have ads?
Neither Auralyo nor Room Refresh shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auralyo or Room Refresh?
Auralyo ships an update every 9 days, and Room Refresh fortnightly. Most recently, Auralyo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Room Refresh on October 28, 2026.

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