# Jomo vs Screen Time

The clearest difference is price: Jomo at Free against Screen Time's $4.99. Jomo also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 2). Screen Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Jomo is free to download; Screen Time costs $4.99 up front. Jomo sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Screen Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screen Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jomo has 2.3K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Screen Time's.

Jomo ships an update weekly, Screen Time every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jomo | Screen Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jomo-screen-time-blocker/id1609960918/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-appstops/id6670757501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 163 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jomo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609960920) | [Yoshiharu Yamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/924854708) |

## What reviewers say

### Jomo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jomo-screen-time-blocker/id1609960918)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jomo Plus (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Jomo Plus (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Jomo Plus Family (Monthly) | $11.99 | per month |
| Jomo Plus (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Jomo Plus (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Jomo Plus (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Jomo Plus (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Jomo Plus Family (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Jomo Plus (Lifetime) | $84.99 | one-time |
| Jomo Plus (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Jomo Plus Family (Lifetime) | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate and manage
- 🚀 Excellent UI/UX
- 🔒 Strict mode makes it tough to bypass
- 💡 Highly customizable configurations
- 💰 Reasonable pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App counting screen time even when not using phone
- 🐛 Inability to select apps to block
- 🐛 App randomly deleting itself
- 🐛 Breaks not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Screen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-appstops/id6670757501)

This tool helps you control your phone usage by blocking app actions based on custom rules. Set daily or weekly limits, schedule restrictions, or temporarily block apps for focused tasks. It offers a strict blocking screen with no bypass options, ensuring adherence to your digital detox goals.

**Highlights:** Strict blocking screen with no ignore option, Focus Mode for app restrictions, Daily/weekly app usage limits, Usage time notifications, Time-based app restrictions, Temporary app blocking with timer, Manual blocking via Control Center/Action Button/Shortcuts

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jomo free?

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

### Is Screen Time free?

Screen Time costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jomo or Screen Time?

Screen Time is rated higher. Jomo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Screen Time averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Jomo or Screen Time have ads?

Neither Jomo nor Screen Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jomo or Screen Time?

Jomo ships an update weekly, and Screen Time every 3 days. Most recently, Jomo was updated on September 22, 2026 and Screen Time 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.*