Screen Time Control vs Focustown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screen Time Control
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.
- 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
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You’ve arrived at this app because you want to rethink how you use your smartphone—and that alone is something to be proud of. Just by searching for an app to help with restrictions, you’ve already taken the first step toward changing your habits. That small step, repeated consistently, can take you farther than you ever imagined. NoMore is here to quietly support you on that journey. By reducing screen time, you’ll be able to focus more deeply on studying, work, or hobbies. You’ll find more mental space, and your daily life will gradually come into balance. NoMore was created to support exactly that kind of change. ---------- That said, lasting change needs a system that’s sustainable and stress-free. Just as extreme diets are harmful and likely to rebound, extreme digital detoxes or harsh restrictions can feel frustrating and often lead users to delete the app. Overly strict limits don’t last. But if it’s too easy to bypass the restriction, it doesn’t work either. That’s why NoMore is designed with “not too weak, not too strong” limits—just enough to create a lasting experience without frustration. Instead of completely blocking access, NoMore lets you open apps if you really want to. But to do so, you’ll need to complete a brief breathing task, which helps prevent mindless app opening. This subtle friction makes you pause—and helps you open apps only when truly necessary. This approach is supported by behavioral science: adding small obstacles or distancing yourself from bad habits makes them easier to change. ---------- In addition, NoMore lets you set time limits—like “only 5 minutes” or “only 10 minutes”—before opening social media or games. When the set time ends, the app automatically closes, helping you avoid slipping into 30-minute or hour-long scroll sessions without realizing. Many users have told us this feature has been a real lifesaver. ---------- NoMore doesn’t rely on a “Start” button to begin blocking. After all, if you can tap that button, you’re already in study mode or focus mode. But the real danger is before that—when you’re aimlessly picking up your phone. Right after waking up, while on the toilet, in bed before sleep, or when taking a short break after a task or study session— NoMore steps in with a gentle brake before those moments turn into hours of mindless scrolling. We’ve also chosen not to rely on time-based blocking like “limit from 10pm to 11pm.” Because even if you block nighttime use, what if you end up scrolling all day? Instead, NoMore focuses on gently intercepting unconscious app launches throughout the entire day. ---------- You don’t have to be perfect. Even stopping yourself once a day from opening an app out of habit is real progress. Let’s shape your days with NoMore—little by little. Make space for what matters: studying, working, playing, and becoming more of who you want to be.
Focustown
This app offers a virtual study environment where users can connect with others globally. Choose from cozy settings like cafes or libraries to focus alongside real people in real time, fostering accountability and motivation for students and professionals.
- Cozy study environments (cafes, libraries)
- Study with real people globally
- Earn coins and customize character
- Study with friends for accountability
- Built-in focus timer
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Study with people from all over the world in a cozy low poly environment. Focustown helps you achieve your dreams one focus session at a time. Pick your vibe — a cozy cafe or a quiet library — and join a server where you can sit next to real people studying in real time. Whether you're a student grinding for exams or a working professional tackling your next big project, you're never alone on your journey. FEATURES: • Cozy Study Environments – Choose between beautifully designed cafes and libraries to set the perfect study mood. • Study With Real People – Join servers and focus alongside others from around the world in real time. • Earn Coins & Customize – Complete focus sessions to earn coins and decorate your character with fun accessories. • Study With Friends – Start sessions with your real friends and hold each other accountable. • Focus Timer – A built-in study timer to keep you on track and make every session count. Focustown was built to inspire millions of students and working professionals — reminding them that they're not alone in their journey to make a dent in this universe. Your dreams are worth every focus session. Start yours today. Similar apps include: Forest, Focus Tree, Flora, or Study Bunny Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Screen Time Control at none against Focustown's shown. Screen Time Control also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 77%). Focustown's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 8 days) and ratings volume (8.8K vs 15). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Focustown sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Screen Time Control against 4.8 for Focustown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focustown has 8.8K ratings behind it against 15, 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 77% of Focustown's.
Screen Time Control ships an update every 8 days, Focustown daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen Time Control | Focustown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (15 ratings) | 4.8 (8.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 97.7% of reviews — better | 77.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 8.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SnackTime, Inc. | Second Round Inc. |
Customer experience
Screen Time Control
Focustown
In-app purchases
Screen Time Control
- Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
- Annual Plan3 Days trial$43.991 Year
Focustown
- Foucstown Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
- Foucstown Pro Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Foucstown Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Foucstown Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Foucstown Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
- Foucstown Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Pocketful of Brown Beans$0.99
- Pocketful Golden Beans$0.99
- Purchase Coffee Boost$0.99
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- Single Coffee Boost$0.99
- Handful of Golden Beans$0.99
- Sack of Golden Beans$2.99
- Bag of Brown Beans$3.99
- Bucket of Golden Beans$3.99
- Super Boost Pack$3.99
- Sack of Golden Beans$3.99
- Bucket of Brown Beans$9.99
- Cart of Brown Beans$9.99
- Bucket of Golden Beans$9.99
- Bucket of Golden Beans$19.99
- Cart of Golden Beans$39.99
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