# Screen Time vs Playful Pause

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Screen Time at none against Playful Pause's 2. Screen Time also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playful Pause sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Screen Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time | Playful Pause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-parental-control/id1273594719/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12** | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cantina Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/411486248) | [Aaron Edell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850186803) |

## 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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Playful Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playful-pause-screen-time/id6791802851)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Playful Pause Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Playful Pause Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time free?

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

### Is Playful Pause free?

Playful Pause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Screen Time or Playful Pause have ads?

Neither Screen Time nor Playful Pause shows ads.

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