Comparison

OffScreen vs Virtual Chill Pill

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OffScreen

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
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OffScreen helps you track phone usage and keeps you stay focused. With OffScreen, you can: - Track screen time • Set up your screen time goal, and get daily insight. • See screen time activities: Pickups, Average Usage, While Walking, Stationary Life, Last Pickup, First Pickup, Best Break, and Sleep Time • Read sleep data from the Health app • Show data on your favorite watch face - OFF Time • Set disable time for social apps and enjoy OFF time - Focus Mode • Supports three modes: Pomodoro, countdown, and time accumulation • Support lock screen and flip screen focus • Supports live activity and StandBy • If you need to use your phone to look up a dictionary or use other applications during the concentration process, you can set a concentration app whitelist • Categories your focus sessions by tag • Pause at any time when you need the phone to help you study or search while you're in focus mode • Focus on the watch - Visualize and share your data. • View data in week/month/year view. • Well-designed share card is ready for you. - Breaking digital detox challenges • Screen time challenge • Pick up challenge • Sleep challenge - Sync sleep time and focus mindfulness time on Apple HealthKit. --------- To collect the walking time data, this app tracks your location in the background and can affect battery life. * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. * Subscriptions will automatically renew and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current Privacy Policy: https://miidii.super.site/miidii-tech/privacy-policy Terms Of Use: https://miidii.super.site/miidii-tech/terms-of-use

About

Virtual Chill Pill

Features
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Ever felt like you just need a "Reset" button for your day? Meet Virtual Chill Pill – the simplest way to pause, breathe, and find your center in a chaotic world. This is a minimalist utility designed for those moments when you need a quick digital break. No complex menus, no streaks to maintain, and no subscriptions. Just one button and a moment of peace. Beyond just a visual escape, we provide active tools to help you manage stress in real-time. Customizable Breathing Guide: Take control of your physiology. Choose from proven breathing techniques (like Box Breathing or 4-7-8) and set your preferred number of repetitions to regain focus instantly. Stress Relief Library: Discover a curated collection of practical mindfulness tips and quick techniques to de-escalate stress, whether you're at your desk or on the go. The "Alright" Button: Press it to trigger a soothing, immersive visual experience. Interactive Calm: Tilt and move your phone to play with the visual effects—a tactile way to shift your focus away from anxiety. Clean & Dark: Full support for Dark Mode and multiple languages for a seamless, eye-friendly experience. Privacy First: No tracking, no accounts, just you and your peace of mind. Whether you are overwhelmed at work, feeling a spike of anxiety, or just need a 10-second distraction, this app provides a charming, interactive "pause" in your pocket. It’s not about doing more; it’s about being okay for a moment. Note: This app is a wellness and entertainment tool for relaxation and inspiration. It is not a medical device.

Screenshots

OffScreen4 screens
Virtual Chill Pill3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Chill Pill at none against OffScreen's 6. OffScreen's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OffScreen sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Virtual Chill Pill asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OffScreen ships an update every 3 weeks, Virtual Chill Pill monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OffScreen versus Virtual Chill Pill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffScreenVirtual Chill Pill
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMD StudioVaclav Pluhar

Bugs and requests

OffScreen

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Virtual Chill Pill

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

OffScreen

Subscriptions3
  • OffScreen Pro$0.991 Month
  • OffScreen Pro7 Days trial$4.491 Year
  • OffScreen Pro1 Year trial$4.491 Year
One-time2
  • OffScreen Pro$5.99
  • OffScreen Pro2 variants$9.99
None

Virtual Chill Pill

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OffScreen free?
OffScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual Chill Pill free?
Virtual Chill Pill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OffScreen or Virtual Chill Pill have ads?
Neither OffScreen nor Virtual Chill Pill shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OffScreen or Virtual Chill Pill?
OffScreen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Virtual Chill Pill monthly. Most recently, OffScreen was updated on October 15, 2026 and Virtual Chill Pill on September 24, 2026.

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