Comparison

I Don't Like.Work vs Screen Time Buddy

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

Head to head
About

I Don't Like.Work

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We believe working from home is productive for many reasons. Don't even spend time thinking for a reason to send your boss/team. I Don'tLike.Work is here to increase your improve your productivity by saving your thinking time ;-) #GoWorkFromHome

About

Screen Time Buddy

This app transforms reducing screen time into a fun, game-like experience. It uses app limits, friend accountability, and character progression to help users regain control of their phone usage and improve focus.

Highlights
  • Gamified screen time reduction
  • App limits and blocking
  • Friend accountability system
  • Character progression and evolution
  • Weekly leaderboards
  • Focus and productivity improvement
Features
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Spending too much time scrolling? Same. Screen Time Buddy turns cutting back into a game you actually want to play -- with friends who keep you honest (and roast you when you slip). 5 to 6 hours. That's how long most of us burn on our phones every day. Not learning something new. Just... scrolling. Screen Time Buddy gives you app limits, friend accountability, character progression, leaderboards, and a coin system that makes putting your phone down feel like winning. Real People, Real Results "Cut my screen time from 6 hours to 2.5 in one week. Game changer." -- Sarah K. "Finally an app that works instead of just nagging me." -- Mike T. "The buddy system is genius. My friends keep me accountable." -- Jess L. "Went from Sloth to Eagle in two weeks." -- Ryan M. Why Screen Time Buddy Works You've tried other screen time apps. They lectured. They nagged. They made you feel bad. Then you deleted them. Screen Time Buddy is different. It's fun. It's social. And it sticks. Your Daily Character Every day, you earn a character based on your screen time. Under 1.5 hours? You're an Eagle. Hit 3 hours? A clever Fox. Panda at 4 hours. Sloth at 5. Which one are you today? Buddy-Powered Accountability Set limits on the apps that steal your time. Hit your limit and they're locked. Need more time? Ask a friend -- they have to approve it. No sneaking. No bypassing. Just real accountability. Climb the Leaderboard See where you rank among your crew. Weekly leaderboards, coins, and friendly competition to keep you motivated. The Results - 92% feel less distracted - 89% report better focus and productivity - 86% say they sleep better What that looks like: more focus at work, better sleep, less "I wasted my whole day" guilt, and actually being present with people you care about. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.powermate.app/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://www.powermate.app/terms-and-conditions Premium Plans Monthly: $59.99 -- Full access with a free first week Yearly: $24.99 -- Full access for 12 months (Save 96%!) Auto-renewing subscriptions. Cancel anytime in your account settings. Payment charged to your Apple Account at purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

Screenshots

I Don't Like.Work2 screens
Screen Time Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: I Don't Like.Work at none against Screen Time Buddy's 2. I Don't Like.Work also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price and device support 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. Screen Time Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. I Don't Like.Work asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
I Don't Like.Work versus Screen Time Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI Don't Like.WorkScreen Time Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB106 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPawanpreet SinghPower Insights Company

In-app purchases

None

I Don't Like.Work

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Time Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Powermate Pro monthly3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Screen Time Buddy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is I Don't Like.Work free?
I Don't Like.Work is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Time Buddy free?
Screen Time Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do I Don't Like.Work or Screen Time Buddy have ads?
Screen Time Buddy shows ads; I Don't Like.Work does not.

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