# Screen Time Blocker vs Screen Time Control

Screen Time Blocker and Screen Time Control both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 68% of Screen Time Blocker's. Screen Time Control also leads on ratings volume (154 vs 21). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Blocker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Screen Time Blocker against 4.5 for Screen Time Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Control has 154 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Screen Time Blocker's written reviews are positive against 81% of Screen Time Control's.

Screen Time Blocker ships an update every 10 days, Screen Time Control every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Blocker | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-blocker-focus/id1663997320/reviews)** | [4.5 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-stay-off/id6736673615/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **154** |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yudai hirose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062610569) | [升 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693016656) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-blocker-focus/id1663997320)

This app helps you regain control of your smartphone usage by setting app and website limits. It creates focused moments for work, study, or sleep by blocking distracting applications during designated times. Features include customizable restrictions, a "shield" screen to enforce limits, and a Pomodoro timer for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** App and website restrictions, Customizable time limits, "Shield" screen for enforcement, Pomodoro timer integration, Undisableable shield option (premium), Multiple restriction profiles

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| 100yen | $0.49 | one-time |
| 300yen | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000yen | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $59.99 | one-time |
| 10000yen | $59.99 | one-time |


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-stay-off/id6736673615)

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by setting flexible limits on distracting applications. It rewards positive habits like exercise and learning with additional screen time, promoting a healthier relationship with technology.

**Highlights:** Flexible app limits, Adjustable restriction difficulty, Scheduled app blocking (OFF Time), Earn screen time via activity tracking, Earn screen time via learning apps, Focus Timer for study/work sessions

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StayOff Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| StayOff Plus Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| StayOff Plus Lifetime | $16.99 | one-time |
| StayOff Plus Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helps improve focus and productivity
- 🔓 Doesn't collect user data
- 💡 Encourages healthier phone habits
- 🎯 Motivates to stay on track with goals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashing issues
- 🕰️ Could be more customizable

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing when adding new habits

**Requested features**

- More detailed usage analytics
- Ability to set custom app blocklists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Blocker free?

Screen Time Blocker 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, Screen Time Blocker or Screen Time Control?

Screen Time Blocker is rated higher. Screen Time Blocker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 4.5 from 154 ratings.

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

Neither Screen Time Blocker nor Screen Time Control shows ads.

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

Screen Time Blocker ships an update every 10 days, and Screen Time Control every 5 days. Most recently, Screen Time Blocker was updated on September 27, 2026 and Screen Time Control 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.*