# Screen Time Control vs Lilo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Time Control at 98% against Lilo's 66%. Screen Time Control also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Lilo's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Lilo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lilo has 4.3K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 66% of Lilo's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | Lilo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-nomore/id6474295673/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilo-study-timer-and-challenges/id6752133930/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.7% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SnackTime, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688524162) | [Pawel Gladysz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650152146) |

## 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 |


### Lilo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilo-study-timer-and-challenges/id6752133930)

This app transforms solo study sessions into engaging, social challenges. Compete with friends, track your progress, and climb leaderboards to make learning fun and motivating. Build lasting focus habits through friendly competition and visible achievements.

**Highlights:** Focus timer with distraction avoidance, Study challenges with friends, Live leaderboards for comparison, Progress tracking and stats, Habit building and streaks, Social accountability

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

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

### Is Lilo free?

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

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

Screen Time Control is rated higher. Screen Time Control averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Lilo averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.

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

Neither Screen Time Control nor Lilo shows ads.

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

Screen Time Control ships an update every 8 days, and Lilo every 8 days. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 10, 2026 and Lilo on October 14, 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.*