Refocus: Rest-First Timer
Rest first, then focus better
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
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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We made the following improvements to help you focus better.
- Added three preset durations and a custom duration option for break and focus sessions. Choose the timing that best fits your situation.
- Added a feature that lets you write a short note about what you will do after your break, helping reduce mental clutter during breaks and making it easier to get started afterward.
- Made other small improvements to interactions and the UI.
The developer, Hiroki Nishikawa, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Provider
- Hiroki Nishikawa
- Size
- 53.9 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Hiroki Nishikawa