# Time Study Buddy vs Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Time Control at 4.7 against Time Study Buddy's 3.0. Screen Time Control also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). Time Study Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, ads 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. Time Study Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Control has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Time Study Buddy's written reviews are positive against 80% of Screen Time Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Time Study Buddy ships an update every 4 months, Screen Time Control every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Study Buddy | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-study-buddy/id1291702733/reviews) | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-catnap/id6755939766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fiscal Experts, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291702732) | [Format Partners LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787987686) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Study Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-study-buddy/id1291702733)

Streamline your time study process with this mobile application, designed to sync seamlessly with your desktop software. It offers specialized support for California County Social Services and Public Health programs. This tool is available at no cost to existing county customers.

**Highlights:** Parallel time study entry, Automatic data mirroring, Desktop software integration, Specialized county program support, Free for existing customers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-catnap/id6755939766)

This app helps you reduce screen time by requiring a photo of your pet to access distracting apps. It uses image recognition to verify your pet and tracks your progress in reclaiming lost hours. Multiple modes are available for focused work or social accountability.

**Highlights:** Pet photo verification for app access, Block any distracting app, Screen time tracking and stats, Streak tracking for habit building, Multiple CatKey support, Loop, Focus, and Contract modes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CatNap - Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| CatNap - Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| CatNap - Premium Annual Coupon | $24.99 | per year |
| CatNap - Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| CatNap - Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Study Buddy free?

Time Study Buddy 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, Time Study Buddy or Screen Time Control?

Screen Time Control is rated higher. Time Study Buddy averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.

### Do Time Study Buddy or Screen Time Control have ads?

Neither Time Study Buddy nor Screen Time Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Study Buddy or Screen Time Control?

Time Study Buddy ships an update every 4 months, and Screen Time Control every 10 days. Most recently, Time Study Buddy was updated on October 6, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 13, 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.*