Comparison

Screen Time Control vs LockTag

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

LockTag

Features
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LockTagは、衝動買いやアプリの使いすぎを「物理的に」抑えるセルフコントロールアプリです。 ■ 特長 ・制限したいアプリ(買い物・SNS・動画・ゲームなど)をスクリーンタイムでロック ・解除は、現実のNFCタグをかざした時だけ。冷蔵庫や玄関など「ちょっと不便な場所」に貼れば、衝動にブレーキ ・承認者(家族・恋人・友人)の許可で解除する使い方も選べます ・家族グループの誰か1人が承認すればOK、という設定も可能 ■ こんな人に ・ネットショッピングやSNSをつい開きすぎてしまう ・自分の意志だけでは止めにくい ・誰かに見守ってもらいながら習慣を変えたい ■ プライバシー ・制限対象アプリの情報は端末内にのみ保存され、サーバーには送られません ・広告・トラッキングはありません ※ アプリの制限にはiPhoneのスクリーンタイム機能の許可が必要です。 ※ NFC解除には市販のNFCタグ(NTAG213など)が必要です。

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
LockTag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LockTag at none against Screen Time Control's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. LockTag asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Screen Time Control versus LockTag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlLockTag
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnackTime, Inc.Rei Komatsu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
  • Annual Plan3 Days trial$43.991 Year
None

LockTag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockTag free?
LockTag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Time Control or LockTag have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor LockTag shows ads.

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