Comparison

Focus.me 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

Focus.me

Enhance productivity and time management with tools for daily planning and task focus. Features include task timers, white noise, and Pomodoro technique support to help users meet deadlines and stay on track.

Highlights
  • Daily planning tools
  • Task focus notifications
  • Time spent on task timer
  • Task time estimation
  • White noise audios
  • Pomodoro technique timer
Features
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Focus.me increases your productivity and improves your time management skills with the tools that allow to plan your day ahead of time and stay focused on your tasks. This app will greatly benefit students or those who work from home and struggle to meet their deadlines. Our app offers: - a simple user friendly interface - notifications on what to focus on each day - timer on time spent on task - estimation on time required to complete the task to help plan your day - white noise audios that help you stay focused on your task - count up timer so you can apply the Pomodoro technique but with no interruption, which allows you to pause anytime as needed Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that uses a timer to break down work into intervals. The steps are: 1. Decide on the task to be done. 2. Set the pomodoro timer (traditionally to 25 minutes). 3. Working on the task until the timer rings. 4. Mark task as completed when done 5. If you are not done with your major task, take a short break (3–5 minutes), then repeat steps 2-5. Focus.me is free to download and use. Our team is open to any suggestion on the app features and future improvements.

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

Focus.me4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus.me at 92% against Screen Time Control's 0%. Focus.me also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Screen Time Control's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price, ratings volume 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. Screen Time Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Focus.me asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus.me holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Focus.me's written reviews are positive against 0% of Screen Time Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus.me ships an update every 12 months, Screen Time Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Focus.me versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus.meScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (26 ratings) — better4.3 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhi Hua TanADAPPS SOFTWARE

Customer experience

Focus.me

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%

Screen Time Control

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Focus.me

No in-app purchases

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 Focus.me free?
Focus.me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus.me or Screen Time Control?
Focus.me is rated higher. Focus.me averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.
Do Focus.me or Screen Time Control have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; Focus.me does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus.me or Screen Time Control?
Focus.me ships an update every 12 months, and Screen Time Control every 2 months. Most recently, Focus.me was updated on July 7, 2026 and Screen Time Control on September 21, 2026.

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