We've added conversational reflections! Now, Refract will respond based on what you write in your reflection, giving valuable insights to help you focus.
Today is the day you beat procrastination. Take back your screen time and stay focused with Refract.
You don't need a minimalist phone or a dumb phone to stay focused. Choose Refract — the AI-powered focus lock tool that turns your phone into a productivity companion, outperforming alternatives like Clearspace, Opal, and ScreenZen.
Refract is the screen time blocker that helps you build self control, reduce distractions, and block the interruptions holding you back.
Refract combines everything you need to stay focused and make progress: an intuitive task list to stay organized, AI-powered goal tracking to keep your big picture in view, personalized app blocking to clear mental space, and intelligent reflections that appear when you try to open a blocked app, helping you pause, reset, and choose your priorities. It’s your all-in-one focus lock for staying on track.
Whether you want to get off your phone, concentrate better during a study session, or create your own minimalist phone experience, Refract is the smarter way to stay focused.
Block Apps & Reduce Screen Time
App Blocker: Block unlimited apps that cause distractions — ideal for cutting down on social media and regaining screen time control
Distraction Redirect: Replace impulse opens with task prompts or motivational goal nudges
App Limits: Sessions on blocked apps are limited in time, serving as a focus lock and helping you stop doomscrolling
AI Goal Tracker for Focus & Motivation
AI Goal Breakdown: Set and organize goals into manageable action steps
Motivational Nudges: Stay focused with reminders connected to your vision
Progress Tracking: Watch your progress update automatically as you complete tasks
Daily Task List for Productivity & Self Control
Stay Organized: Prioritize key tasks that align with your long-term goals
Momentum Builder: Complete tasks, track wins, and keep your focus sharp
Personalized Interventions & Focus Lock
Focus Levels: Visualize how quickly you're moving toward your goals
Smart Reflections: Personalized AI prompts when you attempt to open blocked apps
Minimalist Interface: Simple, distraction-free design that keeps you grounded
Why Choose Refract Over Clearspace, Opal, and ScreenZen?
Comprehensive Task Management: Unlike Clearspace and Opal, Refract offers an integrated task list and goal tracking, keeping productivity and focus aligned.
Intelligent AI Prompts: ScreenZen lacks personalized reflections and goal nudges—Refract's AI-driven interjections provide context-aware support exactly when you need it.
Minimalist Yet Powerful: Refract provides a balance of powerful productivity tools in a minimalist design, offering more functionality than typical dumb phone solutions or overly simple minimalist phone apps.
Whether you're trying to concentrate, reclaim your freedom, or build screentime control, Refract gives you the tools to choose intention over impulse, rivaling apps like Clearspace, Opal, and ScreenZen.
Refract is the screen time blocker that helps you stay focused and get things done.
Turn your phone into a tool for growth — not distraction. Download Refract and start your journey today.
I think this app is very helpful in making me more intentional about my phone use and prioritizing tasks for my day. However, it needs better context memory. Sometimes it asks me to reflect on the same question several times a day. If I don’t give a thoughtful answer each time it makes me retry, but if I tell it to come up with a new question it won’t do it. It’s a frustrating double standard. I’m hopeful that wit further development it will be even more useful to me.
Just inconvenient enough to keep me off my socials
K!mmmberrrr67
As a millennial mom to 4 kids now, social media scrolling is my escape. It’s my emotional regulation and it’s my “me time.” I was spending easily to 6 to 7hrs a day on my phone and since getting this Refract app, it’s down to 4 hrs a day and I expect the trend to keep dropping. I’ve only had the app for 5 days so we will see, but the dopamine hit for checking off my daily mommy to do list- it’s real nice 👌
This app seriously works!
Amj2003
I’ve used all kinds of productivity apps like task trackers, app blockers, habit builders, you name it. Refract combines the best of all of them! It supports me and actually gives me my time back. You can customize your little AI coach (which is kinda fun), and it even shows you stats like how likely you are to hit your goal based on what you’ve already done. It’s motivating without being pushy. Definitely recommend!
Developer Response
Thank you so much! We really appreciate your support in the early days of Refract. It means a lot to hear that Refract is helping you reclaim your time and stay focused in a way that feels supportive. We've put a lot of effort into blending productivity tools with gentle personalization, so I'm glad to hear it is working out for you. If you ever have ideas or feedback for how we can make it even better, don’t hesitate to reach out. Grateful to have you in the Refract community!
Actually helped me make art again
Boriqua787
Refract made a big difference for me. It tracks your goals and makes it just hard enough to open social media that you end up doing something better instead. I’ve been making art again for the first time in ages. Super helpful,well designed and fun!
Developer Response
Hi! This is Nathaniel, the creator of Refract. Thank you for sharing your experience. It truly means a lot to know that Refract helped you get back to making art. I originally built the app to help myself stay consistent with working out, so hearing that it’s supporting your creative goals is especially meaningful to me. I would love to hear any ideas you have for making the app even better for you, and I’m always happy to chat! Please feel free to reach out any time at 541-945-3502 or use the “Text a Founder” button in the app.
This week we made a few behind-the-scenes improvements. Refract now runs natively on iPad, and your data can sync across devices for a smoother experience. This also resolves issues in the onboarding for users running the iPhone app on iPad.
Version 1.3.5
The developer, Cuibble, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
Seller
Cuibble, Inc.
Size
58 MB
Category
Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
