# Screen Time Parental Control vs Unplug Me

The clearest difference is rating: Unplug Me at 5.0 against Screen Time Parental Control's 1.5. Unplug Me also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Screen Time Parental Control's advantage is ratings volume (184 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Parental Control sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Unplug Me sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unplug Me holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Parental Control has 184 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 29% and 29% positive.

Screen Time Parental Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Unplug Me every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Parental Control | Unplug Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-parental-control/id1055315077/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplug-me-screen-time-control/id6476094396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **184** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **28.8% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Time Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055315076) | [亚琴 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760550316) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Parental Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-parental-control/id1055315077)

This app helps parents monitor and manage their children's device usage. It allows for setting time limits, blocking apps, tracking location, and assigning chores to earn extra screen time. The free version offers monitoring, while the premium version provides proactive control and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Monitor screen time, Block apps, Set time limits, GPS location tracking, Assign chores for screen time, Pause devices remotely, Set usage schedules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Time Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Web Filtering - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Geolocation - Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Geo & Web Filtering - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Monthly | $6.49 | per month |
| Everything Plan - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Geolocation - Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - 6 Months | $32.99 | per 6 months |
| Everything Plan - 6 Months | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Plan - Annual | $51.99 | per year |
| Everything Plan - Annual | $64.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent parental controls
- 📊 Detailed usage metrics
- ⏱️ Flexible scheduling options
- 🎁 Ability to reward kids with extra time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Difficult to uninstall or bypass
- 🤯 Frustrating for kids
- 🤔 Confusing setup and usage

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly deleting or rearranging apps
- Failing to properly block or unblock access
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Connectivity issues and syncing problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to restrict specific apps instead of all-or-nothing approach
- Remote access and control from parent device
- Better integration with iOS and Android platforms
- More transparent and user-friendly interface


### Unplug Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplug-me-screen-time-control/id6476094396)

This app helps you reduce phone distractions and build better habits. It offers customizable blocking and focus modes to help you reclaim your time and improve discipline. Achieve your goals and live more intentionally with its minimalist design.

**Highlights:** Customizable app usage limits, App blocking schedules, Dedicated focus timers, Strict mode for uninterrupted sessions, Daily and weekly schedule management, Time reclamation assessment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unplug Me Pro Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unplug Me Pro Year | $12.99 | per year |
| Unplug Me Pro Year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Parental Control free?

Screen Time Parental Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Unplug Me free?

Unplug Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Parental Control or Unplug Me?

Unplug Me is rated higher. Screen Time Parental Control averages 1.5 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while Unplug Me averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Screen Time Parental Control or Unplug Me have ads?

Neither Screen Time Parental Control nor Unplug Me shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time Parental Control or Unplug Me?

Screen Time Parental Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Unplug Me every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Parental Control was updated on October 22, 2026 and Unplug Me on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*