The Routine vs Screen Time Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Routine
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The Routine allows Venue Managers and the management team to perform a wide number of tasks associated to the administration of venues including handovers, returns, logging notes and viewing upcoming actions.
Screen Time Control
Manage your device usage with timers and smart app blocking to enhance focus. Build self-control through interactive challenges and reaction training. Includes eye care features for healthier screen time.
- Focus timers
- Simulated lock screens
- Smart app blocking
- Decision challenges
- Reaction training
- Eye care features
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Professional screen time manager! Boost focus with timers, simulated lock screens, and smart app blocking. Build self-control through decision challenges and reaction training. Eye care features for productive screen time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Routine at none against Screen Time Control's shown. The Routine also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Routine ships an update weekly, Screen Time Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Routine | Screen Time Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Curve Consulting Services Limited | 天瑜 贾 |
In-app purchases
The Routine
No in-app purchases
Screen Time Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Routine free?
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Do The Routine or Screen Time Control have ads?
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