# OffScreen vs (Not Boring) Habits

The clearest difference is monetization model: (Not Boring) Habits at freemium against OffScreen's subscription. (Not Boring) Habits also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 39%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OffScreen sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and (Not Boring) Habits sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

(Not Boring) Habits holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 6.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of OffScreen's written reviews are positive against 73% of (Not Boring) Habits's.

OffScreen ships an update every 4 weeks, (Not Boring) Habits every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OffScreen | (Not Boring) Habits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offscreen-screen-time-control/id1474340105/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-habits/id1593891243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 113 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438854445) | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) |

## What reviewers say

### OffScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offscreen-screen-time-control/id1474340105)

This app helps you monitor your phone usage and improve focus. It offers tools to track screen time, set goals, and block distracting apps. Utilize various focus modes and digital detox challenges to break unhealthy habits and enhance productivity.

**Highlights:** Screen time tracking and goal setting, App blocking for social media, Multiple focus modes (Pomodoro, countdown), Digital detox challenges, HealthKit integration for sleep data, Customizable watch face data display

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OffScreen Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| OffScreen Pro | $4.49 | per year |
| OffScreen Pro | $4.49 | per year |
| OffScreen Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| OffScreen Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Helps reduce screen time
- 🚀 Detailed usage statistics
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Affordable pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate screen time tracking
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking
- 🔒 Suspicious data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Off-time schedules randomly deleting
- App crashing or not opening
- Inconsistent screen time data
- Inability to select apps to block

**Requested features**

- Ability to exclude certain apps from tracking
- More customization options for off-time schedules
- Integration with Apple's built-in Screen Time
- Option to pause tracking during specific activities
- Weekly/monthly goal setting and reporting


### (Not Boring) Habits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-habits/id1593891243)

Build better habits with a fun, guilt-free approach based on science. Focus on consistent repetition rather than streaks, with daily guidance and motivational tools. Customize your experience with unique skins and widgets.

**Highlights:** Science-backed habit building, Focus on 60 repetitions, No guilt or streaks, Daily guidance, Widgets and reminders, Customizable skins

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| !Habits Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Chroma Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monsters Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Presstube Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Opal Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Karat Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cedar Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| !Habits Plus Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Simple and effective visual tool
- 🎨 Visually appealing layout
- 🎮 Fun and motivating to use
- 🕰️ Subtle reminders to stay consistent
- 🎨 Beautiful and polished design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No cross-device sync
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🙄 Aggressive upselling of subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Habit data not syncing across devices
- Contrast issues with certain themes
- Lag when using the calculator app

**Requested features**

- Add ability to add notes to completed habits
- Implement year-in-review or progress tracking
- Provide more free theme options
- Allow swiping between habits instead of tapping
- Add support for custom habit frequencies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OffScreen free?

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

### Is (Not Boring) Habits free?

(Not Boring) Habits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OffScreen or (Not Boring) Habits?

(Not Boring) Habits is rated higher. OffScreen averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while (Not Boring) Habits averages 4.8 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do OffScreen or (Not Boring) Habits have ads?

Neither OffScreen nor (Not Boring) Habits shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OffScreen or (Not Boring) Habits?

OffScreen ships an update every 4 weeks, and (Not Boring) Habits every 3 weeks. Most recently, OffScreen was updated on September 24, 2026 and (Not Boring) Habits on September 24, 2026.

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