Comparison

Paper Shield vs Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

Paper Shield

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Application to save your notes where only you can view them.

About

Screen Time Control

This app helps you master your attention and reclaim your digital independence by setting strict screen time limits and blocking distracting applications. It combines Stoic philosophy with powerful tools to foster discipline, focus on goals, and improve digital well-being for individuals and families.

Highlights
  • Rigorous screen time control
  • App locker and hider
  • Deep work and time blocking
  • Family safety features
  • Discipline building
  • Digital well-being tools
Features
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Pip is a little cloud who helps you put your phone down. Pick the apps that pull at you and start a focus session. Pip locks them until you're done and quietly gets on with its day. Finish, and you both get something for it. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS • Lock social media, games and any app you choose while you focus • Built on Apple's Screen Time, so blocks hold even if you close the app • Need a break? Earn it with a few slow breaths or a quick memory game LIMIT YOUR SCREEN TIME • Set a daily screen time goal and see how close you are • Track pickups and screen time trends across days and weeks • Gentle morning and evening nudges, never nagging A FOCUS PET THAT GROWS WITH YOU • Every focused minute earns coins • Dress Pip up with hats, glasses and more from the shop • Keep your streak alive to unlock rewards, and mend it if a day slips MADE FOR REAL LIFE • A focus timer for study, deep work, sleep and time with people • Nightstand mode and a Live Activity keep the timer in view • A hold-to-commit pledge that makes your goal feel official PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your Screen Time data is processed by Apple on your iPhone. Pip never sees which apps you open and never uploads your usage. A subscription unlocks focus sessions and the full experience. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/e3c354c7-9a8f-4202-8159-6549f1a5ce00

Screenshots

Paper Shield4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paper Shield at none against Screen Time Control's 8. Paper Shield also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Screen Time Control's advantage is device support. On price 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

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Paper Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Paper Shield versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper ShieldScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcelo de AraujoDANIEL PETRISOR ATITIENEI

In-app purchases

None

Paper Shield

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan Discount$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • 400 Coins$0.99
  • 1,350 Coins$2.99
  • 2,500 Coins$4.99
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  • 5,500 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is Paper Shield free?
Paper Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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