# Screen Time Limit vs Screenable

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screenable at 100% against Screen Time Limit's 58%. Screenable also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Screen Time Limit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Limit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Screenable sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screenable holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Screen Time Limit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Screenable's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Limit | Screenable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-limit-app-blocker/id6449219142/reviews) | **[4.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenable-better-screen-time/id6477620270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salix Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807587134) | [SCREENABLE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629758424) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Limit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-limit-app-blocker/id6449219142)

This app helps you improve focus and manage screen time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers features for self-control and parental monitoring to create a more productive digital environment.

**Highlights:** App blocking, Website blocking, Focus mode, Study timer, Parental controls, Screen time tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parental Control Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Parental Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| 50% Discount | $14.99 | per year |
| 20% Discount | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Screenable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenable-better-screen-time/id6477620270)

This app offers modern parental controls to make any iPhone or iPad suitable for children. It features customizable modes like 'Dumb Phone' and 'Screen Trainer' to manage device usage and promote self-control, with guided setup and remote management.

**Highlights:** Dumb Phone mode, Screen Trainer mode, One-tap focus features, Guided setup, Remote settings updates, Transforms existing devices

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screenable Plus - Launch Promo | $4.99 | per month |
| Screenable Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Screenable Plus - Launch Promo | $47.90 | per year |
| Screenable Plus | $54.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Transforms old iPhones into kid-friendly devices
- 👍 Easy setup and customization for parents
- 🚀 Effectively manages and monitors kids' screen time
- 👍 Encourages responsible digital habits in children
- 👍 Provides a safe and controlled smartphone experience for kids


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Limit free?

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

### Is Screenable free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Limit or Screenable?

Screenable is rated higher. Screen Time Limit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Screenable averages 4.9 from 37 ratings.

### Do Screen Time Limit or Screenable have ads?

Screenable shows ads; Screen Time Limit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time Limit or Screenable?

Screen Time Limit ships an update fortnightly, and Screenable fortnightly. Most recently, Screen Time Limit was updated on August 1, 2026 and Screenable on August 4, 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.*