Comparison

Screen Time Control vs ScannerAction

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

Regain control of your productivity by restricting access to distracting apps. Set daily limits, schedules, and receive reminders to stay focused and reduce impulse usage. Improve your attention and build healthier mobile habits.

Highlights
  • Restrict access to selected apps
  • Block apps during focus sessions
  • Set daily app time limits
  • Schedule app blocking times
  • Receive time limit reminders
  • Reduce distractions and multitasking
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Features β€’ Select the apps you want to restrict access to and regain control of your productivity. β€’ Block apps while focused, and you can always take a break to temporarily unblock them. β€’ Set app limits, block when a daily limits is reached (ex. 30 minutes). β€’ Get timely reminder notifications when reach a time limits. β€’ Set schedules for when to block apps (ex. every weekday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). β€’ Helps you control impulse clicks, reduce social media opens. β€’ Work better by reducing distractions and multitasking. β€’ Be more mindful of how you invest your time and attention. β€’ Reduce the use of mobile phone and maintain good health habits. β€’ Get a better night's sleep without getting lost in the scroll. Most of the app's content is free. Some selected features require the purchase of a full version in the app. These prices are in U.S. dollars (USD) and pricing may vary in other currencies and countries. Actual fees may be converted to your local currency, depending on your country of residence. Tips App Lock use Apple's Screen Time API in order to block apps. App Lock can't access and will never see your private data (apps used, what you've viewed, etc). Works entirely on your phone and personal browsing data never leaves your device.

About

ScannerAction

Features
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ScannerAction is a local-first QR and barcode workbench for people who need more than a one-off scan result. It fits warehouse intake, dispatch, stock counts, asset check-in, field inspection, and any workflow where a scan should become a record, a submission, and proof. Free covers the everyday base: - Scan QR codes and barcodes from the camera - Recognize codes from saved photos - Keep local history with timestamps and scan snapshots - Copy any result instantly - Open detected URLs in the browser - Edit the active request template with URL, headers, cookie, body, and variables - Send up to 10 requests per day Pro adds structure and handoff: - Multiple templates and scene switching - Structured fields such as quantity, status, note, operator, and location - History filtering by template, submission status, and business status - Business export as CSV, JSON, or XLSX - QR and barcode asset export as PNG or PDF - The same 10 requests per day Max removes the request cap for operational flows: - Unlimited requests - Automatic submission after scanning - Batch queue, resend, and exception handling - Better fit for teams that rely on continuous submission volume ScannerAction is not a warehouse system or a generic automation platform. It is a focused iPhone and iPad tool for scan-based submission, receipts, and follow-up work. Subscription prices, free vs paid boundaries, auto-renewal terms, restore purchase, Privacy Policy, and Standard Apple EULA are shown in the app before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://wonderfulsuccess.github.io/scanneraction-site/privacy.html Terms of Use (Standard Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
ScannerAction4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScannerAction at every 4 days against Screen Time Control's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ScannerAction sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update monthly, ScannerAction every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Screen Time Control versus ScannerAction: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlScannerAction
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeebex Tech Ltd.δΈ­ε±± ηŽ‹

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Screen Time Control

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$19.99
2 purchases

ScannerAction

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$9.001 Year
  • Max$99.001 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScannerAction free?
ScannerAction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Control or ScannerAction have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor ScannerAction shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or ScannerAction?
Screen Time Control ships an update monthly, and ScannerAction every 4 days. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on August 27, 2026 and ScannerAction on September 13, 2026.

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