Comparison

Jomo vs Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

Jomo

This app helps you reduce phone usage and improve focus by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers insights into your screen time, promoting healthier digital habits for better sleep, productivity, and well-being.

Highlights
  • App blocking system
  • Website blocking
  • Category blocking (Social Media, Games)
  • Mindful break options
  • Screen time analysis
  • Habit building
Features
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Welcome to Jomo, an app that helps you stop wasting time on your phone so you can thrive every day! We make reducing screen time super easy and fun. Unsure of how to improve your screen time? We got you! Jomo will help you understand the time spent on your phone and how to find a healthy balance between productivity and play. Will you be #productive or #distracted? Come and find out! Jomo offers a powerful app-blocking system that will change how you use your phone in the long term. Block one or more apps for the times you set to focus on what matters most. You can always take mindful breaks if you need to. So, ready to feel proud about your screen time? Download Jomo and let's get started! ◆ BENEFITS ◆ 1. Sleep Better: Stop mindless scrolling at bedtime 2. Stay Focused: Work better by reducing distractions and multitasking 3. Save Time: Reduce your screen time by 50% in the first week 4. Healthy Habits: Protect special moments with your screen time routine 5. Save Money: Prevent impulsive buying and being overexposed to social media ads ◆ BLOCK ANY APP AND WEBSITE ON YOUR IPHONE/IPAD ◆ You can use Jomo to block any app as well as websites (on all browsers). You can also select entire categories of apps and websites to block (Social Media, Games, Shopping, etc). It's time to protect your time and attention from these distractions: - Instagram - TikTok - Facebook - X / Twitter - LinkedIn - YouTube - Snapchat - Netflix - WhatsApp - Messenger - And more: News, Games, Shopping, Entertainment, and other distracting apps and websites. ◆ PRIVACY ◆ To access your screen time and block apps, Jomo uses the secure Screen Time API provided by Apple. Jomo has no access and will never see your private data (used apps, passwords, messages, content viewed, etc.). If you want to learn more about our terms and privacy policy: - Terms of Use: https://getjomo.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-fb74fe39233b468f937707aeb2020bc2 - Privacy Policy: https://getjomo.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-7265a825c9fe4b289229cec614a169fd ◆ JOMO PLUS ◆ Jomo offers auto-renewable subscriptions: - $5.99/month (automatically renewed) - $2.49/month (billed annually via a $29.99 payment) - $99.99 (one-time purchase) The yearly plan includes a 3-day free trial. After the free trial (only available on the annual version), the total amount for the subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal at the total subscription price within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions and auto-renewals may be managed or canceled via your iTunes Account Settings. These prices are in US Dollars (USD). Pricing in other currencies and countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence.

About

Screen Time Control

This app helps you master your screen time and boost productivity by tracking usage, blocking distracting apps, and setting custom goals. It offers personalized insights and challenges to encourage healthier digital habits and a better online-offline balance.

Highlights
  • Smart screen time tracking
  • App blocking for focus sessions
  • Customizable time limits
  • App impact scoring
  • Friendly competition and challenges
  • Detailed usage analytics
Features
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LimitUp: Take Control of Your Digital Life Are you ready to master your screen time and boost your productivity? LimitUp is your personal digital wellness coach, helping you understand and optimize your app usage for a healthier, more balanced life. Key Features: Smart Screen Time Tracking • Get a clear picture of your daily, weekly, and monthly app usage • Visualize your habits with intuitive charts and graphs • Receive personalized insights to improve your digital diet Friendly Competition • Challenge friends and family to reduce screen time together • Compete in group challenges for extra motivation • Share your progress and celebrate victories Powerful App Blocking • Create custom "focus sessions" to block distracting apps • Set daily time limits for specific applications • Use different blocking modes: Quick Block, Blocking Session, App Limit, and App Lock App Impact Scoring • Rate how distracting or productive each app is for you • Get suggestions on which apps to use less or more • Understand the impact of your app usage on your overall wellbeing Customizable Goals • Set personalized screen time targets • Create morning and evening routines to bookend your day • Develop better digital habits with guided challenges Detailed Analytics • Track your progress over time with in-depth reports • Identify patterns and trends in your app usage • Use data-driven insights to make positive changes LimitUp is designed to help you regain control over your digital life, increase productivity, and find a better balance between your online and offline worlds. Whether you're looking to cut down on social media, focus more on work, or simply be more mindful of your screen time, LimitUp has the tools you need to succeed. Download LimitUp today and start your journey towards a healthier relationship with technology! Terms of services: https://www.limitup.online/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.limitup.online/privacy

Screenshots

Jomo4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jomo at 4.8 against Screen Time Control's 3.9. Jomo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 7). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Jomo sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jomo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jomo has 2.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Jomo's written reviews are positive against 80% of Screen Time Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jomo ships an update weekly, Screen Time Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Jomo versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJomoScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better7
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJomoPerpetio OU

Customer experience

Jomo

All ratings2,339 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews585 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative12.5%

Screen Time Control

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Jomo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App picker issues on iOS
  • App counting screen time when phone is powered off
  • Strict mode being bypassed by disabling screen time restrictions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Sync rules and sessions between devices
  • Better UI for Mac version
  • Ability to manually add screen time from external sources
  • More robust analytics and data visualization
  • Ability to choose time period for analytics
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  • Landscape view for tablets

Screen Time Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Jomo

Subscriptions8
  • Jomo Plus (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Jomo Plus (Monthly)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Jomo Plus Family (Monthly)$11.991 Month
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  • Jomo Plus (Annual)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Jomo Plus (Annual)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Jomo Plus (Annual)$29.991 Year
  • Jomo Plus (Annual)14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Jomo Plus Family (Annual)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • Jomo Plus (Lifetime)$84.99
  • Jomo Plus (Lifetime)$99.99
  • Jomo Plus Family (Lifetime)$199.99
3 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Jomo free?
Jomo 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, Jomo or Screen Time Control?
Jomo is rated higher. Jomo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Jomo or Screen Time Control have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; Jomo does not.
Which is updated more often, Jomo or Screen Time Control?
Jomo ships an update weekly, and Screen Time Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jomo was updated on September 22, 2026 and Screen Time Control on June 20, 2026.

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