Screen Time Ring vs MindBreak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
MindBreak
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MindBreak helps you stop doom-scrolling and build healthier screen time—one mindful pause at a time. Most people pick up their phones “for a minute” and lose 30+. MindBreak helps you take that time back—and track your progress along the way. Try MindBreak free for 7 days. After your trial, unlock full access with a one-time purchase of $1.99. Two ways to use MindBreak: Daily Monitoring (Automatic) Set app limits and MindBreak tracks your usage—once you hit your limit, apps are blocked until the next day. Session Timer (On-demand) Start a timer for any activity. When it ends, complete a quick Challenge to continue. Track Your Progress View your stats to see how your screen time improves over time and stay motivated. Challenge Modes: Riddles • Trivia • Word game • Memory challenge Why MindBreak? Simple, distraction-free design Builds better habits through small pauses Makes stopping feel rewarding—not stressful Helps improve focus and reduce mindless scrolling Pause. Think. Continue with purpose.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MindBreak at Free against Screen Time Ring's $2.99. Screen Time Ring's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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
MindBreak is free to download; Screen Time Ring costs $2.99 up front. MindBreak sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Screen Time Ring asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Screen Time Ring | MindBreak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carlos Fernandez Mayor | Mohammed Halawani |
In-app purchases
Screen Time Ring
No in-app purchases
MindBreak
- 7-day TrialFree
- MindBreak Full Access$1.99









