Comparison

Active Survivor vs Screen Time

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Active Survivor

Features
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Active Survivor was created by a high schooler after she realized that she lacked the knowledge about what to do in the event of a school or workplace shooting. Active Survivor contains many features that educates users on the recommended course of action if they were to encounter gun violence. Features: - Information about how to be prepared for a shooting - Recommends a course of action in the event of a shooting - Recommendations based off the location of the shooter - Recommendations based off the materials a user might have around them - Additional resources on where you can find information about the best course of action in the event of a shooting also included - App crafted based on articles written by the Huffington Post and New York Times about this topic

About

Screen Time

Reduce nighttime screen time and build a healthier evening routine. Block distracting apps before bed with customizable commitment levels and track your progress with quick check-ins. Connect with friends for motivation and enjoy a calmer relationship with your phone at night.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps before bed
  • Customizable commitment levels (Lenient/Strict)
  • Build evening routines
  • Daily check-ins and personal insights
  • Track consistency and progress
  • Connect with friends for motivation
Features
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Sleep better by putting your phone down at night. Better Nights helps you reduce nighttime screen time, block distracting apps before bed, and build an evening routine you can actually maintain. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS BEFORE BED Choose the apps that keep you scrolling and decide when your nightly protection begins. Better Nights helps create a clear boundary between screen time and sleep time. CHOOSE YOUR COMMITMENT LEVEL • Lenient Mode – Adds a quick typing task that gives you time to reconsider opening a blocked app • Strict Mode – Adds stronger barriers when you need extra help staying off your phone BUILD YOUR NIGHT ROUTINE Create a simple bedtime routine using manageable activities such as preparing a warm drink, tidying your bedroom, reading, or listening to an audiobook. QUICK CHECK-INS AND PERSONAL INSIGHTS • Complete your daily check-in in around 15 seconds • See how your habits relate to your sleep • Recognise patterns in your nightly routine • Track your consistency and progress over time • Receive supportive reminders without guilt STAY MOTIVATED TOGETHER Connect with friends, compare progress, and encourage each other to build healthier nighttime habits. BETTER NIGHTS IS MADE FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO: • Stop doomscrolling before bed • Reduce nighttime screen time • Block distracting apps automatically • Build a consistent bedtime routine • Understand their sleep habits • Wake up feeling more prepared for the day • Replace late-night scrolling with healthier habits Start your free 7-day trial and build a calmer relationship with your phone at night. Continue afterwards with a flexible monthly or yearly subscription. Less screen time at night. More time for better sleep. Free 7-day trial • Monthly and yearly subscriptions available Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Active Survivor4 screens
Screen Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Active Survivor at none against Screen Time's 12. Active Survivor also leads on iOS requirement (11.3 vs 16.0). Screen Time's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 32 months). On price, ads 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 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Active Survivor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Active Survivor ships an update every 32 months, Screen Time every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Active Survivor versus Screen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActive SurvivorScreen Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB64 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperLogical Nonsense, LLCCOLNIGHTD LTD

In-app purchases

None

Active Survivor

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Screen Time

Subscriptions8
  • Better Nights Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Better Nights Week$3.997 Days
  • Better Nights Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
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  • Better Nights2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Better Nights Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Better Nights Yearly2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Better Nights2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Better Nights Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Active Survivor free?
Active Survivor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Time free?
Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Active Survivor or Screen Time have ads?
Neither Active Survivor nor Screen Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Active Survivor or Screen Time?
Active Survivor ships an update every 32 months, and Screen Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, Active Survivor was updated on October 26, 2026 and Screen Time on October 25, 2026.

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