# OffScreen vs Sleep Schedule

OffScreen and Sleep Schedule both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 41% of OffScreen's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sleep Schedule's. OffScreen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 11). Sleep Schedule's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Sleep Schedule sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.5 for OffScreen against 4.6 for Sleep Schedule. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OffScreen has 2.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of OffScreen's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sleep Schedule's.

OffScreen ships an update every 3 weeks, Sleep Schedule every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OffScreen | Sleep Schedule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offscreen-screen-time-control/id1474340105/reviews) | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-schedule-stop-scrolling/id6494988155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **40.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 113 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MD Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438854445) | [Screen Time Control LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425190168) |

## 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


### Sleep Schedule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-schedule-stop-scrolling/id6494988155)

This app helps you break free from late-night scrolling and morning distractions to improve sleep quality and boost productivity. It offers customizable app blocking, soothing sounds, and a sunset simulation to promote restful nights and energized mornings.

**Highlights:** Sleep Timer & Morning Blocks, Soothing Sounds & Sleep Stories, Sunset Simulation, Customizable Block List, Privacy Focused, Personalized Sleep Schedule

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OffScreen free?

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

### Is Sleep Schedule free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OffScreen or Sleep Schedule?

Sleep Schedule is rated higher. OffScreen averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Sleep Schedule averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do OffScreen or Sleep Schedule have ads?

Sleep Schedule shows ads; OffScreen does not.

### Which is updated more often, OffScreen or Sleep Schedule?

OffScreen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sleep Schedule every 11 days. Most recently, OffScreen was updated on October 17, 2026 and Sleep Schedule on October 12, 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.*