Comparison

IR vs Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

IR

This utility app offers a customizable timer with repeat and interval settings. It's designed for focused activities like studying or workouts, featuring a mute function and the ability to skip intervals. Motivational imagery is also included.

Highlights
  • Repeatable timer settings
  • Interval time configuration
  • Timer mute function
  • Measure timer stop time
  • Skip timer function
  • Motivational imagery
Features
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This is a timer application that can be repeated settings and interval settings. You can use this timer when you want to concentrate successively like muscle trying and studying etc. Also, the image might motivate you to do anything. ** The following features are distinctive. ・ Timer mute function ・ Repeat function of timer ・ Setting function of interval time ・ Measure timer stop time. ・ Skip function of timer. (It can be used when you want to move to the next timer because the content in one set is finished early.) ** Supplement ・ I use part of the image made in "Irasutoya"(https://www.irasutoya.com/) for this app.

About

Screen Time Control

This app helps you build better focus habits by scheduling app blocking and managing screen time. It offers scheduled blocking, manual focus sessions, and usage insights to eliminate distractions and improve productivity.

Highlights
  • Scheduled app blocking
  • Manual focus sessions
  • Smart notifications
  • Usage insights
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Apple Screen Time framework integration
Features
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Anchor: Work Smarter, Scroll Less Build better focus habits with scheduled app blocking and intentional screen time Stay Grounded Welcome to Anchor — a focused productivity tool built on Apple's Screen Time framework. Anchor helps you eliminate distractions by blocking apps on a schedule, so you can show up fully for work, study, and the moments that matter. Scheduled Blocking Set recurring focus schedules for any day of the week. Choose the apps and categories you want blocked, pick your hours, and let Anchor handle the rest — automatically, every day. Manual Focus Sessions Need to focus right now? Start an instant focus session in one tap. Select your distracting apps and lock them out for as long as you need. Smart Notifications Get reminded before a focus session starts and notified when it ends, so you can prepare, transition, and stay in control of your time. Usage Insights See a clear breakdown of your screen time, app usage, and pickups. Understand your habits so you can make smarter decisions about where your attention goes. Simple & Private Anchor is designed to be fast, clean, and easy to use. All blocking is powered by Apple's Screen Time API — your usage data never leaves your device. Unlock the complete AppShield experience with Anchor Pro. Choose from three convenient auto-renewable subscription options: - Weekly - Monthly - Lifetime Subscription Details: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at the time of purchase confirmation. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, identifying the cost of the renewal. - Manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://caseadri.com/appshield/privacypolicy.html Terms & Conditions: https://caseadri.com/appshield/termsandconditions.html Support: appshield-support@caseadri.com

Screenshots

IR4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Time Control at 4.8 against IR's 3.0. IR's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. IR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IR ships an update monthly, Screen Time Control every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IR versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIRScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoodmenu.world Inc.Stephen Fung

Customer experience

IR

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Screen Time Control

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IR

One-time1
  • Full_version$3.99
3 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is IR free?
IR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IR or Screen Time Control?
Screen Time Control is rated higher. IR averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do IR or Screen Time Control have ads?
Neither IR nor Screen Time Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IR or Screen Time Control?
IR ships an update monthly, and Screen Time Control every 5 months. Most recently, IR was updated on October 1, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 1, 2026.

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