# Screen Time vs Quiet Time

The clearest difference is rating: Quiet Time at 5.0 against Screen Time's 2.4. Screen Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quiet Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Screen Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

Quiet Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time | Quiet Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-parental-control/id1273594719/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiet-time-app-blocker/id6773986196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cantina Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/411486248) | [xuan liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877979435) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-parental-control/id1273594719)

This free utility helps parents manage their children's screen time. Set timers, and once they expire, the device becomes difficult to use until unlocked by the parent with Touch ID or a passcode.

**Highlights:** Set screen time timers, Device lockout after timer expires, Unlock with Touch ID, Unlock with passcode, Free to use

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Quiet Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiet-time-app-blocker/id6773986196)

This app provides straightforward control over device usage by allowing you to lock specific apps or categories for set durations. It offers a cycle mode for alternating focus and relaxation periods, ensuring essential system apps remain accessible.

**Highlights:** Set custom screen time durations, Lock specific apps or categories, Instant screen locking, Cycle mode for alternating focus, PIN and Face ID protection, System apps always available

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cycle Mode | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time free?

Screen Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Quiet Time free?

Quiet Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time or Quiet Time?

Quiet Time is rated higher. Screen Time averages 2.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Quiet Time averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Screen Time or Quiet Time have ads?

Neither Screen Time nor Quiet Time shows ads.

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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.*