IR vs Screen Time Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Repeatable timer settings
- Interval time configuration
- Timer mute function
- Measure timer stop time
- Skip timer function
- Motivational imagery
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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.
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.
- Scheduled app blocking
- Manual focus sessions
- Smart notifications
- Usage insights
- Privacy-focused design
- Apple Screen Time framework integration
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
IR ships an update monthly, Screen Time Control every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | IR | Screen Time Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Foodmenu.world Inc. | Stephen Fung |
Customer experience
IR
Screen Time Control
In-app purchases
IR
- Full_version$3.99
Screen Time Control
- Weekly$3.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Lifetime$29.99









