Hidem vs Screen Time Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidem
Secure your device by locking apps, photos, and videos with a password or Face ID. It offers parental controls to manage app usage and promote self-discipline by tracking screen time and limiting app installations. Prevent accidental purchases and app deletions for enhanced control.
- Lock apps, photos, and videos
- Password and Face ID unlock
- Parental control for app usage
- Screen time tracking
- Prohibit app deletion and installation
- Prevent App Store purchases
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Use Hidem to lock apps, private photos and videos with one tap to protect your privacy and security. Privacy Protection - Feel free to lock/restrict private apps to create a private space; - Set a password for double protection; Face ID unlock support for quick unlocking/locking. Parental Control - Parental control: Control entertainment and gaming apps to help your kids and students focus on their studies and develop good work and rest habits; - Multi-mode support for multi-conditional locking, set daily limits or schedules for personalized management. Personal Self-Discipline - View your screen usage report and keep an eye on the number of apps you use and the time you spend on them; - Set up a self-discipline program to avoid being a cell phone user. Personal Self-Discipline Other Functions - Prohibit deletion of apps; - Prohibit installation of new apps; - Prohibit the installation of new apps. Prohibit App Store purchases to prevent accidental payments. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription. - Confirm subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Manage subscriptions: Users can manage or unsubscribe in iTunes & App Store account management in the phone system settings. - Auto-renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. To cancel the renewal, please turn off auto-renew manually at least 24-hours before the end of the period. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Free trial: Free trial (if any) will automatically renew the version at upon expiration. You can go to the Account Settings to cancel the renewal before the trial ends. The current free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to the premium version before the trial period ends. Related Information Terms of Service: https://www.apphidem.com/policy/user-policy Payment Terms: https://www.apphidem.com/policy/payment-terms Privacy Policy: https://www.apphidem.com/policy/privacy-policy Apple License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Feedback Email: support@apphidem.com
Screen Time Control
This app helps you build better focus habits by scheduling app blocking and managing screen time. It offers scheduled blocking, manual focus sessions, and usage insights to eliminate distractions and improve productivity.
- Scheduled app blocking
- Manual focus sessions
- Smart notifications
- Usage insights
- Privacy-focused design
- Apple Screen Time framework integration
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Anchor: Work Smarter, Scroll Less Build better focus habits with scheduled app blocking and intentional screen time Stay Grounded Welcome to Anchor — a focused productivity tool built on Apple's Screen Time framework. Anchor helps you eliminate distractions by blocking apps on a schedule, so you can show up fully for work, study, and the moments that matter. Scheduled Blocking Set recurring focus schedules for any day of the week. Choose the apps and categories you want blocked, pick your hours, and let Anchor handle the rest — automatically, every day. Manual Focus Sessions Need to focus right now? Start an instant focus session in one tap. Select your distracting apps and lock them out for as long as you need. Smart Notifications Get reminded before a focus session starts and notified when it ends, so you can prepare, transition, and stay in control of your time. Usage Insights See a clear breakdown of your screen time, app usage, and pickups. Understand your habits so you can make smarter decisions about where your attention goes. Simple & Private Anchor is designed to be fast, clean, and easy to use. All blocking is powered by Apple's Screen Time API — your usage data never leaves your device. Unlock the complete AppShield experience with Anchor Pro. Choose from three convenient auto-renewable subscription options: - Weekly - Monthly - Lifetime Subscription Details: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at the time of purchase confirmation. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, identifying the cost of the renewal. - Manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://caseadri.com/appshield/privacypolicy.html Terms & Conditions: https://caseadri.com/appshield/termsandconditions.html Support: appshield-support@caseadri.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Screen Time Control at 4.8 against Hidem's 4.2. Screen Time Control also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hidem's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (922 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Hidem sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidem has 922 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Hidem ships an update every 4 weeks, Screen Time Control every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hidem | Screen Time Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (922 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 922 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 俏飞 李 | Stephen Fung |
Customer experience
Hidem
Screen Time Control
Bugs and requests
Hidem
Reported bugs
2 issues- Search box crashes
- Unable to restore purchased account
Requested features
2 requests- Support for iOS 18
- Quicker hide/restore functionality
Screen Time Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hidem
- Free Trial Month Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Free Trial Week Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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- Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
- Weekly Limited Time Discount7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Free Trial Annual Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
- Limited-Time Discount Lifetime$9.99
- Lifetime Membership$19.99
Screen Time Control
- Weekly$3.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Lifetime$29.99






