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Refocus: App Blocker & Lock

App Blocking · Free download
S Tier
Best in class · #5 of 34
94
4.8★11.7K ratings
Free downloadprice
13dsince update

What is Refocus?

Refocus is a productivity app that blocks apps and websites to help limit screen time. It offers options such as a Strict Mode with passcode, NFC tag, wait timer, text copy challenge or Pomodoro limits, along with schedules, duration timers and app time limits. The listing also mentions Screen Time analytics, hiding Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts in Safari, and a Mac app for blocking on macOS.

Pricing. Refocus: App Blocker & Lock is free to download on the App Store.

Good for

  • Limiting social media, games or news during set work or school hours
  • Setting a daily time limit on a specific app such as Instagram
  • Blocking distracting apps and sites at home, work or school locations

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Why this app is in S tier

Refocus scores 94 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 82, App Store search rank 99, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Refocus is an app blocker & website blocker that helps you limit screen time on apps! Refocus is easy to use, yet has powerful screen time control features: ▶ Various ways to restrict or lock apps and block websites. Choose what helps you focus! Block any app or site - from social media and games to messaging and news. ▶ "Strict Mode" feature prevents you from unblocking. Set a passcode, or use an NFC tag, or wait a duration (ex. 30 seconds), or do a copy text challenge, or utilize Pomodoro (limit unblocking to 5 times per day, for 25 minutes each, with a 5-minute cooldown between each unblock). ▶ Block for a specific duration (ex. app timer for 30 minutes). ▶ Block at specific times (ex. every weekday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). ▶ Set app limits (ex. after 10 minutes of using Instagram, block it). Set an app time limit! ▶ Hide Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts in Safari. ▶ Block at the location you pick - whether it be home, work or school. ▶ View your daily, weekly and monthly Screen Time analytics. Use Refocus as a screen time tracker! ▶ Mac app that also lets you block apps and websites on macOS. ▶ And more! --- Visit www.refocusapp.co for more information. Terms o

Compare in App Blocking

MeasureRefocusone secFoqos
TierSSS
Score94 / 10095 / 10094 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.8 ★4.9 ★
Ratings11.7K23.7K5.4K
Latest ratings · 180d4.4 ★ · 20 reviews4.3 ★ · 20 reviews4.8 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update13d ago21d ago4d ago
PriceFree downloadFree + IAPFree download

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Where else it ranks

Questions about Refocus

Can it block websites as well as apps?

Yes. You can block any app or site, including social media, games, messaging and news, and it also mentions hiding Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts in Safari.

What is Strict Mode?

Strict Mode prevents you from unblocking. The listing names several options: a passcode, an NFC tag, a wait duration such as 30 seconds, a copy text challenge, or Pomodoro limits of 5 unblocks per day.

Does it cost money?

The app is free to download. The listing does not state any in-app purchases or subscription pricing, so that information is Not stated on the App Store.

Is Refocus free?

Refocus is free to download.

What is Refocus good for?

Refocus is built for limiting social media, games or news during set work or school hours, setting a daily time limit on a specific app such as instagram, blocking distracting apps and sites at home, work or school locations. It sits in the app blocking list on AppTierList.

Is Refocus worth it?

Refocus is S tier, ranked #5 of 34 app blocking apps with a score of 94 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 11,653 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 4 apps rank above it.

How does Refocus compare to one sec?

Refocus is S tier at 94; one sec is S tier at 95. one sec ranks higher. Refocus is free to download, one sec is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Refocus updated?

Refocus was updated 13 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
App Blocking
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
94 / 100
Rank in list
#5 of 34
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free download
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
11,653
Recent reviews
4.4 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(13 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Productivity
Good for
Limiting social media, games or news during set work or school hours, Setting a daily time limit on a specific app such as Instagram, Blocking distracting apps and sites at home, work or school locations
Requires
iOS 16.0 or later
Size
51 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
12
Maker
unclaimed
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