Comparison

DaysUp! vs Screen Time

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

Head to head
About

DaysUp!

Features
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Never miss a deadline or an important moment again with DaysUp! DaysUp! is the smart, all-in-one countdown calendar and to-do app designed to keep your schedule crystal clear and your tasks under control. By combining the power of intuitive calendar scheduling with actionable to-do tracking and countdown timers, DaysUp! transforms how you manage your time. It seamlessly syncs with your iOS system calendars—no setup required. Start organizing your days in seconds! ◆ Why You'll Love DaysUp! ■ "Days-To-Go" Countdown at a Glance Every event and task shows the exact countdown of days remaining (e.g., "In 3 days" or "5 days ago"), along with its time, title, and customizable calendar color. Always know how much time you have to prepare. ■ Powerful To-Do & "Done" Management Use DaysUp! as a full-featured, time-specific to-do list: ・Swipe right on any event to mark it as "Done"—a clean checkmark is added, and the task is saved to your archive. ・Long-press on any calendar cell to quickly edit events or toggle completion status. ・Quickly filter your view to hide or show completed archives whenever you need a distraction-free workspace. ■ Refined Month & List Views ・Dynamic Month Calendar: Multi-day events are visualized with sleek continuous color bars. Daily events expand to two lines when vertical space is available, making long titles easy to read. ・Smooth Pull-to-Switch List: Effortlessly pull down or pull up to switch between upcoming and past events. ・Priority Filtering: Toggle between "Primary" (your most important commitments) and "All" to focus on what matters most. ■ Rich Event Details & Widgets ・Add notes, location with map previews, URLs, travel times, alarms, and recurrence rules to any event. ・Lock Screen & Home Screen Widgets: Keep track of upcoming deadlines and events right from your home screen. Whether you're tracking project deadlines, counting down to exciting trips, or managing daily to-dos, DaysUp! gives you the clarity and motivation to stay on top of everything. Download DaysUp! today and elevate your daily scheduling!

About

Screen Time

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
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AppStops is a powerful tool to control your phone use. Based on your rules, it blocks all app actions except closing. It’s a one-time purchase—no subscriptions, no hidden fees. Just a simple tool you can rely on forever. ▼ Features • Strict blocking screen with no “Ignore Limit” button. • Block apps while in Focus Mode, e.g., “No entertainment apps during Work Mode.” • Set daily or weekly app limits, e.g., “Social apps limited to 1 hour per day.” • Usage time notifications, e.g., “20% (12 min) of today’s social app time remaining.” • Time-based app restrictions, e.g., “No video apps from 9 AM to 5 PM.” • Temporary app blocking with a timer, e.g., “Focus on studying for the next 90 minutes.” • Manually block apps via Control Center (*1), Action Button (*2), Lock Screen (*3), or Shortcuts app. ▼ User Guide The app includes user guides with images and texts for all rules, so you can use it with confidence. ▼ If You Need to Urgently Disable App Blocking By uninstalling the AppStops app, you can regain access to blocked apps and websites. If uninstalling does not disable the block (a rare occurrence due to OS issues), please reinstall the AppStops app and go to Settings App > Screen Time > APPS WITH SCREEN TIME ACCESS, then toggle off the switch for AppStops. ------------------------------------------------------------ *1: Control Center is available on iOS 18 or later *2: Action Button is available only on devices with an Action Button running iOS 18 or later. *3: Lock Screen control is available only on iPhone devices running iOS 18 or later. ※ The system screen for selecting apps and web domains may crash sometimes. While you can avoid crashes by following the steps outlined in the Help section, please be aware of this issue before making your purchase. Terms of Use https://yoshiharustudio.com/appstops/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy https://yoshiharustudio.com/appstops/privacy-policy.html Specified Commercial Transaction Act https://yoshiharustudio.com/appstops/specified-commercial-transactions-act.html

Screenshots

DaysUp!4 screens
Screen Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DaysUp! at Free against Screen Time's $4.99. Screen Time's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, 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

DaysUp! is free to download; Screen Time costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DaysUp! ships an update every 2 weeks, Screen Time every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DaysUp! versus Screen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaysUp!Screen Time
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAjiro Tech Inc.Yoshiharu Yamada

In-app purchases

None

DaysUp!

No in-app purchases

None

Screen Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DaysUp! free?
DaysUp! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Time free?
Screen Time costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DaysUp! or Screen Time have ads?
Neither DaysUp! nor Screen Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DaysUp! or Screen Time?
DaysUp! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Screen Time every 3 days. Most recently, DaysUp! was updated on September 20, 2026 and Screen Time on September 21, 2026.

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