# OffScreen vs WillStone

The clearest difference is monetization model: WillStone at free with in-app purchases against OffScreen's subscription. WillStone also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 39%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). OffScreen's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 200). On price, rating, 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 WillStone sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for OffScreen against 4.5 for WillStone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OffScreen has 2.5K ratings behind it against 200, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of OffScreen's written reviews are positive against 75% of WillStone's.

OffScreen ships an update every 4 weeks, WillStone every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OffScreen | WillStone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offscreen-screen-time-control/id1474340105/reviews) | **[4.5 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willstone-balance-screen-time/id6479392365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 200 |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | **75.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 113 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438854445) | [宁波群鸟科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714607087) |

## 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


### WillStone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willstone-balance-screen-time/id6479392365)

This app helps you reduce phone usage by exchanging entertainment time for focused activities. Earn extra screen time by engaging with learning, exercise, or habit-building apps. Gradually decrease reliance on your phone while cultivating healthier habits.

**Highlights:** Time exchange system, Earn screen time via focused activities, Gradual phone usage reduction, Focus Mode for concentration, Rewards for healthy habits, Tracks exercise and meditation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WillStone Pro For A Month | $2.99 | per month |
| WillStone Pro For A Quater | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| WillStone Pro For A Year | $9.99 | per year |
| WillStone Pro For A Year | $14.99 | per year |
| WillStone Discount Pro | $17.99 | one-time |
| WillStone Discount Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| WillStone Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OffScreen free?

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

### Is WillStone free?

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

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

WillStone is rated higher. OffScreen averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while WillStone averages 4.5 from 200 ratings.

### Do OffScreen or WillStone have ads?

Neither OffScreen nor WillStone shows ads.

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

OffScreen ships an update every 4 weeks, and WillStone every 5 days. Most recently, OffScreen was updated on September 24, 2026 and WillStone on September 23, 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.*