# Ticking vs Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is rating: Ticking at 5.0 against Screen Time Control's 4.5. Ticking also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and device support (3 vs 1). Screen Time Control's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ticking sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ticking holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ticking's written reviews are positive against 74% of Screen Time Control's.

Ticking ships an update monthly, Screen Time Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ticking | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticking-tasks-made-easy/id1549620552/reviews)** | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-inscreen/id6737131495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 79 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Gardiner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121136526) | [Vaibhav Negi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747178744) |

## What reviewers say

### Ticking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticking-tasks-made-easy/id1549620552)

Streamline teamwork with a fast, intuitive task management app. Create, assign, and track tasks effortlessly in one central hub. Ideal for remote, hybrid, or startup teams needing clear communication and progress visibility.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast task creation, Effortless team collaboration, Home view for task clarity, Assign tasks to teammates, Mobile-first design, Freemium with premium upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Ticking Pro: Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-inscreen/id6737131495)

This app promotes mindful screen time usage by prompting regular reflection and offering optional focus sessions. It guides users toward healthier digital habits through awareness and subtle nudges, rather than strict blocking. Data is kept private on the device.

**Highlights:** Mindful screen time prompts, Optional focus sessions, Daily activity notifications, App blocking for routines, Privacy-focused data storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inscreen (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Inscreen (Monthly for Family) | $3.99 | per month |
| Inscreen (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Inscreen (Yearly for Family) | $29.99 | per year |
| Inscreen (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Inscreen (Lifetime for Family) | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ticking free?

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

### Is Screen Time Control free?

Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ticking or Screen Time Control?

Ticking is rated higher. Ticking averages 5.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.

### Do Ticking or Screen Time Control have ads?

Neither Ticking nor Screen Time Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ticking or Screen Time Control?

Ticking ships an update monthly, and Screen Time Control fortnightly. Most recently, Ticking was updated on June 1, 2026 and Screen Time Control on September 21, 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.*