Comparison

Screen Time Control vs Offload

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

Take control of your digital life with this powerful screen time manager and app blocker. Set limits, block distractions, and build healthier habits to reclaim your time and improve focus.

Highlights
  • Limit screen time
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Create distraction-free focus sessions
  • Structure day with focused intervals
  • Track screen time usage and progress
  • Temporarily relax restrictions
Features
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Take control of your screen time. Stay focused. Get your time back. Focus Mate is a powerful Screen Time Control and App Blocker designed to help you limit screen time, block distractions, and build healthier digital habits — without sacrificing privacy. The average person spends more than 5 hours per day on their phone, often without realizing it. Focus Mate helps you break that cycle with smart app limits, focus modes, and automatic app blocking. With Focus Mate, you can: • Limit screen time on distracting apps • Block apps and websites automatically • Stay focused during work, study, or deep concentration • Build consistent routines and mindful phone habits BENEFITS • Reduce screen time and digital distraction • Improve focus and productivity • Support digital detox and mindful usage • Stay in control instead of reacting to notifications Designed for students, professionals, creators, and anyone who wants to use their iPhone more intentionally. FEATURES • Screen Time Control Set daily app limits and automatically block apps when limits are reached. • App Blocker Block specific apps and websites during focus sessions or scheduled routines. • Focus Zone Create distraction-free sessions by selecting exactly which apps should be blocked. • Deep Focus Maximum protection that prevents bypassing or disabling blocks until the session ends. • Focus Time Structure your day with focused intervals to boost productivity. • Free Time Temporarily relax restrictions when flexibility is needed. • Usage Insights Track your screen time behavior and monitor progress over time. PRIVATE & SECURE Focus Mate uses Apple’s official Screen Time API to manage app usage securely. • No accounts required • No tracking • No data leaving your device Your screen time data stays private and on your iPhone. Take back control of your time. Use your phone with intention — not distraction. Privacy Policy: https://adappssoftware.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://adappssoftware.com/terms-conditions/

About

Offload

Features
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Your mind was never meant to be a to-do list. Offload is the calm way to get thoughts out of your head. Say it, type it, or snap it — "pick up painkillers when I get to the pharmacy" — and Offload understands what you mean, then reminds you at the right time or the right place. HOW IT WORKS 1. Release — tap anywhere and let the thought go, in your own words. 2. Understand — private AI turns it into a reminder with the right time, place and category. No forms, no fields. 3. Return — everything waits quietly on your horizon until the moment it matters. CALM BY DEFAULT No pings all day. The free plan delivers one quiet morning digest at the hour you choose — the horizon renews at dawn. SMART NUDGES (PRO) • Time and place: "when I get to the pharmacy" waits for your arrival. • Ask for a time, get that time: "meeting at 1, remind me at 12" fires at 12. • Sensible lead times: calls right on time, errands 45 minutes ahead, deadlines 3 hours early. CAPTURE ANY WAY YOU THINK • Voice capture in 8 languages, transcribed on device. • Photos & files (Pro): pick a screenshot — the lantern finds the words. • Import your open Apple Reminders in one tap. AN EVENING RITUAL Close the day with one breath per released thought. Lighter already. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No tracking. Your thoughts are never stored on our servers — your data lives in your iCloud and syncs across your devices. FREE & PRO Free: 5 releases a day and the morning digest — forever. Offload Unlimited removes the limits and unlocks smart nudges, photo capture and every horizon pack. Monthly, yearly (with 7-day free trial) or one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://joinoffload.com/privacy

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
Offload4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Offload at none against Screen Time Control's shown. Offload also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Screen Time Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Offload sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update every 2 months, Offload every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Time Control versus Offload: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlOffload
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADAPPS SOFTWARETeoman Tatar

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Trial Weekly Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • 3 Day Free3 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Annual Premium$34.991 Year
  • 1 Week Free7 Days trial$34.991 Year
7 purchases

Offload

Subscriptions2
  • Offload Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Offload Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time5
  • Sea Glass Pack$2.99
  • Terracotta Pack$2.99
  • Sage Garden Pack$2.99
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  • Ember Pack$4.99
  • Offload Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Offload free?
Offload is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Control or Offload have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; Offload does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Offload?
Screen Time Control ships an update every 2 months, and Offload every 3 days. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on September 21, 2026 and Offload on September 11, 2026.

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