# OffScreen vs HipHabit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HipHabit at 100% against OffScreen's 39%. HipHabit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). OffScreen's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OffScreen sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and HipHabit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HipHabit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OffScreen has 2.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of OffScreen's written reviews are positive against 100% of HipHabit's.

OffScreen ships an update every 4 weeks, HipHabit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OffScreen | HipHabit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offscreen-screen-time-control/id1474340105/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiphabit-screen-time-control/id6474908588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 113 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438854445) | [Plaitime Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722795435) |

## 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


### HipHabit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiphabit-screen-time-control/id6474908588)

This app links screen time restrictions to daily goal completion, helping you build healthier habits. Set goals like waking up, exercising, or meditating, and limit distracting apps until they're met. Earn rewards for achieving your objectives and build accountability with friends.

**Highlights:** Goal setting for sleep, movement, and exercise, App limits for distracting activities, Rewards for meeting daily goals, Accountability buddy feature, Anti-cheating measures, App-based habit tracking

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OffScreen free?

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

### Is HipHabit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OffScreen or HipHabit?

HipHabit is rated higher. OffScreen averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while HipHabit averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do OffScreen or HipHabit have ads?

Neither OffScreen nor HipHabit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OffScreen or HipHabit?

OffScreen ships an update every 4 weeks, and HipHabit every 2 weeks. Most recently, OffScreen was updated on September 24, 2026 and HipHabit on September 9, 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.*