Comparison

Screen Time Ring vs PhoneAway

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Ring

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Take Control of your Screen Time, Close the Ring. Screen Ring is the activity ring for your digital health. TRACK SCREEN TIME Experience a beautiful UI that showcases your screen time data right at your fingertips. Gain a snapshot of today and yesterday's progress, view your weekly trends, and maintain your streaks for sustained digital health. NOTIFICATIONS Receive notifications that truly matter. Screen Ring sends few but meaningful reminders to help you stay on track, and keep you motivated. HOME AND LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS Put Screen Ring on your Home or Lock Screen, take a quick glance at your progress whenever needed. STREAKS Keep your daily Screen Time under control and extend your streaks, turning good habits into a lifestyle. PRIVACY-FIRST APPROACH: Your privacy is our priority. Screen Ring is designed to respect your data and does NOT have access to: - Your browsing data, such as websites or apps you open. - Your screen time data, other than displaying it for your review. ONE PAYMENT No subscriptions, no inApp payments, EVER. Say goodbye to mindless scrolling. Embrace the control over your digital life with Screen Ring. It's time to close the ring!

About

PhoneAway

This app helps reduce phone dependency by using your Apple Watch to remind you to put your phone down when you get too close. It aims to improve focus, reduce distractions, and foster healthier habits for studying, reading, and working.

Highlights
  • Proximity-based phone reminders
  • Customizable distance thresholds
  • Countdown and Pomodoro timer
  • Multiple vibration styles
  • Adjustable alert sounds
Features
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Break the habit of mindlessly scrolling on your phone, starting the moment you approach it! Return to the present and rediscover the beauty of life. Trapped in phone addiction and can't break free? These struggles might sound familiar: 1. Attention Crisis: Focus time is getting shorter, memory is noticeably declining, and thoughts are always difficult to concentrate. 2. Declining Quality of Life: Reading time is drastically reduced, hobbies are squeezed out, and life becomes monotonous and boring. 3. Emptiness and Disappointment: Opening various apps with anticipation, only to find they can't bring real satisfaction, but instead leave you more disappointed and anxious. "PhoneAway" is an app designed to help you reduce phone dependency and focus on the present. When you wear your Apple Watch and approach your phone, it will promptly remind you to put it down through vibration and sound, keeping you away from distractions and maintaining focus. Unlike other apps that rely on screen time restrictions, "PhoneAway" is currently the only app that addresses phone addiction at its source. We combine advanced distance-sensing technology to precisely monitor the distance between your phone and watch. Real-time reminders intervene in your usage habits to help reduce unconscious phone dependency. I conceptualized, designed, and developed this app from scratch to address our shared attention problems and help you rediscover a fulfilling, meaningful life. Whether you're studying, reading, or working, "PhoneAway" can effectively reduce phone-related distractions, helping you develop healthier habits and improve focus and productivity. Use Cases: - Focused Study: In study rooms or during exam preparation, when wearing your Apple Watch near your phone, you'll be reminded to put it down, reducing distractions and maintaining efficient learning. - Immersive Reading: Whether reading physical or digital books, when wearing your Apple Watch near your phone, instant alerts encourage you to focus on reading and stay away from phone distractions. - Focused Work: During work hours, when wearing your Apple Watch near your phone, immediate reminders help you put it down, avoid distractions, and better concentrate on completing tasks to improve work efficiency. Features: - Safe Distance: Set distance thresholds for triggering reminders based on personal needs, with centimeter-level precision adjustment. - Countdown & Pomodoro Timer: Customize "don’t touch phone" time periods for focused work. - Vibration Styles: Multiple vibration modes and frequency options to suit different usage scenarios. - Alert Sounds: Support for various notification sounds to enhance reminder perception and personalized experience. Supported Devices: - iPhone: iPhone 11 and above. - Apple Watch: Apple Watch Series 8 and above. Auto-Renewal Subscription Service: After subscribing, you can unlock all premium features and continuously receive future premium feature updates. After confirming the purchase, the subscription will automatically renew through your Apple account. Automatic charges will occur within 24 hours before expiration, and after successful payment, the subscription will be extended for one period. If you wish to cancel auto-renewal, please manually disable auto-renewal in your Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before your current subscription expires. The decision to cancel the subscription is yours; if you do not cancel, it will be considered consent to proceed to the next billing cycle. Privacy Policy: https://offphone-web.netlify.app/en-us/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Contact Us Email: darkce97@gmail.com Start your focus journey and let "PhoneAway" become your powerful assistant in regaining control of your life!

Screenshots

Screen Time Ring4 screens
PhoneAway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PhoneAway at Free against Screen Time Ring's $2.99. Screen Time Ring's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On ads and device support 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

PhoneAway is free to download; Screen Time Ring costs $2.99 up front. PhoneAway sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Screen Time Ring asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screen Time Ring versus PhoneAway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time RingPhoneAway
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos Fernandez Mayor绪海 罗

In-app purchases

None

Screen Time Ring

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PhoneAway

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium$6.99

Questions

Is Screen Time Ring free?
Screen Time Ring costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhoneAway free?
PhoneAway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Ring or PhoneAway have ads?
Neither Screen Time Ring nor PhoneAway shows ads.

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