# Screen Time Control vs Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Screen Time Control at 17 against Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer's 1. Screen Time Control also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.2). Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Screen Time Control against 5.0 for Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Control has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-unplugged/id6451370747/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-cycle-tracker-and-analyzer/id6742377483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 14 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMARTDADDY LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502380750) | [Lori Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872689629) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-unplugged/id6451370747)

This app helps you break free from digital distractions and reclaim your focus and well-being. It offers features like app blocking, scheduling, and personalized goals to encourage mindful tech use and improve productivity. It also provides parental controls for managing children's screen time.

**Highlights:** Mindfulness Mode, App & Website Blocker, Scheduling Blocks, Personalized Screen Time Goals, Parental Controls, AI-Powered Insights

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unplugged Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Unplugged Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Unplugged Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Unplugged Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Unplugged Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Unplugged Pro | $29.99 | per year |


### Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-cycle-tracker-and-analyzer/id6742377483)

This app enhances sleep quality by tracking and analyzing sleep cycles, duration, and quality. It offers smart alarms, snore detection, and personalized insights to help users wake up refreshed and build healthier sleep habits.

**Highlights:** Sleep cycle tracking, Smart sleep analysis, Snore and noise detection, Smart alarm, Relaxation sounds, Personalized insights, Syncs with Apple Health

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tracker PRO (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Tracker PRO (monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Tracker PRO (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

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

### Is Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer free?

Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Control or Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer?

Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer is rated higher. Screen Time Control averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Screen Time Control or Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer have ads?

Neither Screen Time Control nor Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer?

Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, and Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer every 5 days. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on August 16, 2026 and Sleep Cycle Tracker & Analyzer on September 10, 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.*