Comparison

Screen Time Control vs Event Horizon

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Event Horizon

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Event Horizon helps you pause before distractions take over. Build shields for distracting apps, websites, and categories. Start a session when you want to focus now, or schedule recurring protection windows for work, study, sleep, and offline time. When a protected app is opened, Event Horizon shows a clear decision screen before the habit loop continues. Choose the right shield strength: • Flexible for lighter sessions • Guarded when you want a deliberate pause before ending early • Locked for high-commitment sessions, with emergency release available when real life needs it What you can do: • Create reusable shield lists • Start timed focus sessions • Schedule recurring protection windows • Block apps, websites, and categories • Review focus time, completed sessions, streaks, and protected days • See breaks and early endings in your log • Keep your focus data private and local Event Horizon is designed around intentional friction, not punishment. It helps you notice the impulse, return to focus, or use a clearly defined exit when you need one. Privacy-first by design: • No account required • No ads • No tracking • No usage telemetry • Focus records stay on your device • Purchases are handled by Apple Use Event Horizon when you want a calmer phone, stronger boundaries, and a clear system for protecting deep work, study, reading, sleep, or any time you want distractions to stay outside. Privacy Policy: https://resisted-range-47e.notion.site/Event-Horizon-Privacy-Policy-35c3da759bca80eeabb2d2d654ad3dba Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
Event Horizon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Event Horizon at daily against Screen Time Control's every 8 days. Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Event Horizon sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update every 8 days, Event Horizon daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Time Control versus Event Horizon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlEvent Horizon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnackTime, Inc.小龙 辛

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
  • Annual Plan3 Days trial$43.991 Year
4 purchases

Event Horizon

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$6.991 Month
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Founding Lifetime$79.99
  • Lifetime Access$99.99

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Event Horizon free?
Event Horizon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Control or Event Horizon have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor Event Horizon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Event Horizon?
Screen Time Control ships an update every 8 days, and Event Horizon daily. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 27, 2026 and Event Horizon on October 24, 2026.

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