# Screen Time Control vs FocusFlight

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Time Control at free with in-app purchases against FocusFlight's subscription. Screen Time Control also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 89%). FocusFlight's advantage is ratings volume (9.4K vs 14). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and FocusFlight sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 4.9 for FocusFlight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusFlight has 9.4K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 89% of FocusFlight's.

Screen Time Control ships an update every 8 days, FocusFlight every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | FocusFlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-nomore/id6474295673/reviews) | [4.9 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusflight-deepfocus-timer/id6648771147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.7% of reviews** | 88.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 74 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SnackTime, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688524162) | [Cement Planet LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763773386) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-nomore/id6474295673)

This app helps you reduce smartphone usage by introducing gentle friction to app access. It sets time limits and encourages mindful engagement, preventing mindless scrolling and promoting focus on important activities.

**Highlights:** Gentle friction for app access, Mindful breathing task before opening apps, Customizable time limits for app usage, Automatic app closure after time limit, Intercepts unconscious app launches, Focus on habit change, not strict blocking

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $43.99 | per year |


### FocusFlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusflight-deepfocus-timer/id6648771147)

This app combines aviation themes with productivity tools to help users focus. It blocks distracting apps and allows users to track their focus sessions with personalized routes and achievements.

**Highlights:** Personalized focus sessions, Distraction-free "Airplane Mode", App blocking via Screen Time integration, Route tagging and focus data tracking, Virtual flight map and city unlocks, Customizable focus reminders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annually | $18.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $18.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great user experience
- 🚀 Fantastic design and functionality
- 💡 Innovative concept for focus
- 👍 Helps users focus effectively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Issues with changing departure location

**Reported bugs**

- Developer unresponsive to user feedback and inquiries

**Requested features**

- Add more realistic flight simulation elements (e.g., flight paths, altitude, speed)
- Rotate trends page to horizontal layout for better global view
- Allow customization of aircraft types and interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

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

### Is FocusFlight free?

FocusFlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Control or FocusFlight?

Screen Time Control and FocusFlight are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14 and 9.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Screen Time Control or FocusFlight have ads?

Neither Screen Time Control nor FocusFlight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or FocusFlight?

Screen Time Control ships an update every 8 days, and FocusFlight every 5 days. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on September 22, 2026 and FocusFlight on September 25, 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.*