# Focus.me vs Screen Time Control

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus.me | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusme/id1220720718/reviews)** | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-focusmate/id1668064760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhi Hua Tan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029171376) | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus.me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusme/id1220720718)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-focusmate/id1668064760)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Trial Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Day Free | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 Week Free | $34.99 | per year |


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