Comparison

Screen Time Control vs inAppTime

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

inAppTime

Features
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Break bad scrolling habits with real-time awareness. inAppTimer is a modern, privacy-first screen time tracker that puts your daily limits right where you can see them—on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Unlike standard trackers that hide your usage inside a settings menu, inAppTimer gives you a live, visual countdown every time you open a distracting app. When your time is up, a native, un-missable alert lets you know it is time to close the app. KEY FEATURES Dynamic Island & Lock Screen Ready Your remaining time and progress bar are always visible at a glance. Watch your limit count down seamlessly without ever draining your background battery. Easy 1-Step Setup Forget complex configurations. inAppTimer uses a single, secure Apple Shortcut automation to track all your chosen apps seamlessly in the background. Native System Alerts When you hit your limit, inAppTimer uses native system alerts to break your focus and notify you that your time is up—even if your phone is on silent. 100% Local & Private Your data never leaves your device. There are no servers, no tracking analytics, and no accounts required. What you track is entirely your business. Take control of your focus today.

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
inAppTime3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: inAppTime at none against Screen Time Control's 2. Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. inAppTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Time Control versus inAppTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlinAppTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnackTime, Inc.khalil mahyoub abdulwahid abdo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Time Control

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

inAppTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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