Comparison

Phraser vs Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

Phraser

This keyboard app allows you to save and quickly paste frequently used text snippets. Avoid repetitive typing of long phrases, email addresses, or passwords. It offers unlimited storage for your saved text, making it convenient for social media captions and more.

Highlights
  • Save frequently used text
  • Quickly paste snippets
  • Unlimited storage
  • Easy keyboard switching
  • Ideal for social media
Features
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Have your often-used information right at your fingertips! Hate entering your 48 character long e-mail address all the time? Or the "Goodbye, hope you are doing well. Talk soon."? Or maybe you just forget a lot of information, like your passwords? Then Phraser is the Keyboard you need! Quickly enter the information you want to save for later. Easily switch to the keyboard just like you switch to your Emojis. Insert! Perfect for places like TikTok, Snapchat and Jodel where its great to have that perfect caption right at your fingertips and ready to be pasted. There is no limit to what you can paste or how many things you can store. The keyboard is installed by going to Settings -> General -> Keyboard -> Keyboards -> Add New Keyboard. Privacy: Phraser stores data locally on your phone. The keyboard therefore has no internet access. If the App is deleted, the data will be deleted too. You are free to store any passwords, but they are not protected in any way. Some text fields might be protected, such as password fields, in which Phraser and any other third party keyboards will automatically be deactivated by the system.

About

Screen Time Control

Take control of your digital life with this powerful screen time manager and app blocker. Set limits, block distractions, and build healthier habits to reclaim your time and improve focus.

Highlights
  • Limit screen time
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Create distraction-free focus sessions
  • Structure day with focused intervals
  • Track screen time usage and progress
  • Temporarily relax restrictions
Features
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Take control of your screen time. Stay focused. Get your time back. Focus Mate is a powerful Screen Time Control and App Blocker designed to help you limit screen time, block distractions, and build healthier digital habits — without sacrificing privacy. The average person spends more than 5 hours per day on their phone, often without realizing it. Focus Mate helps you break that cycle with smart app limits, focus modes, and automatic app blocking. With Focus Mate, you can: • Limit screen time on distracting apps • Block apps and websites automatically • Stay focused during work, study, or deep concentration • Build consistent routines and mindful phone habits BENEFITS • Reduce screen time and digital distraction • Improve focus and productivity • Support digital detox and mindful usage • Stay in control instead of reacting to notifications Designed for students, professionals, creators, and anyone who wants to use their iPhone more intentionally. FEATURES • Screen Time Control Set daily app limits and automatically block apps when limits are reached. • App Blocker Block specific apps and websites during focus sessions or scheduled routines. • Focus Zone Create distraction-free sessions by selecting exactly which apps should be blocked. • Deep Focus Maximum protection that prevents bypassing or disabling blocks until the session ends. • Focus Time Structure your day with focused intervals to boost productivity. • Free Time Temporarily relax restrictions when flexibility is needed. • Usage Insights Track your screen time behavior and monitor progress over time. PRIVATE & SECURE Focus Mate uses Apple’s official Screen Time API to manage app usage securely. • No accounts required • No tracking • No data leaving your device Your screen time data stays private and on your iPhone. Take back control of your time. Use your phone with intention — not distraction. Privacy Policy: https://adappssoftware.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://adappssoftware.com/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

Phraser3 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phraser at 90% against Screen Time Control's 0%. Phraser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Screen Time Control's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Phraser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Screen Time Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phraser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phraser has 527 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Phraser's written reviews are positive against 0% of Screen Time Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phraser ships an update every 5 months, Screen Time Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Phraser versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhraserScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (527 ratings) — better4.4 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings527 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCasper RiboeADAPPS SOFTWARE

Customer experience

Phraser

All ratings527 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative0.0%

Screen Time Control

All ratings22 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Phraser

One-time1
  • Unlimited Phrases$0.99
5 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Trial Weekly Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • 3 Day Free3 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Annual Premium$34.991 Year
  • 1 Week Free7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Phraser free?
Phraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phraser or Screen Time Control?
Phraser is rated higher. Phraser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 527 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 4.4 from 22 ratings.
Do Phraser or Screen Time Control have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; Phraser does not.
Which is updated more often, Phraser or Screen Time Control?
Phraser ships an update every 5 months, and Screen Time Control every 2 months. Most recently, Phraser was updated on October 18, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 12, 2026.

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