# Screen Freedom vs PeerPause

The clearest difference is update cadence: PeerPause at every 4 days against Screen Freedom's every 3 weeks. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Freedom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PeerPause sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Screen Freedom against 5.0 for PeerPause. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Screen Freedom ships an update every 3 weeks, PeerPause every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Freedom | PeerPause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-freedom/id1642737751/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peerpause-screen-time-control/id6754638744/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Emancipas, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642737753) | [Andrei Tarce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849393052) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Freedom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-freedom/id1642737751)

This app helps you reduce phone usage by partnering with a friend for accountability. Set screen time goals for specific apps, and they'll automatically block when you reach your limit. Your friend is notified if you try to break the goal, offering support or even the ability to deny your request.

**Highlights:** Partner accountability for screen time, Set app-specific time limits, Automatic app blocking, Friend notifications for goal breaks, Friend can deny requests to exceed limits, Track individual and partner streaks, View historical goal achievement data

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### PeerPause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peerpause-screen-time-control/id6754638744)

This app helps you stick to your screen time limits by involving a trusted friend. When your time is up, it blocks apps, and you must ask your 'Time Buddy' for more time, adding social accountability to break scrolling habits.

**Highlights:** App blocking that enforces limits, Real-time accountability with a Time Buddy, Request additional screen time, Approval required for limit changes, No easy self-override options, Private by design for user data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PeerPause Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PeerPause | $5.99 | per month |
| PeerPause | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Freedom free?

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

### Is PeerPause free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Freedom or PeerPause?

Screen Freedom and PeerPause are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Screen Freedom or PeerPause have ads?

Neither Screen Freedom nor PeerPause shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Freedom or PeerPause?

Screen Freedom ships an update every 3 weeks, and PeerPause every 4 days. Most recently, Screen Freedom was updated on September 24, 2026 and PeerPause on September 29, 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.*