Screen Time Control vs momblock
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.
momblock
This app helps you break bad digital habits by using accountability. When you try to open a blocked app, a chosen contact's photo and message appear, reminding you to stay on track. It offers features like daily time budgets and progress tracking to encourage self-control.
- Accountability partner reminders
- Daily time budgets
- App and site blocking
- Progress tracking and streaks
- Strict mode for intense focus
- Customizable notifications
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You open the app "just for a second." An hour disappears. Nobody knows you want to stop more than you do. momblock is a screen-time blocker that doesn't rely on willpower. Open a blocked app and the person you chose takes over the screen — your mom, your grandpa, your partner, with their photo and their words. A face that brings you back to reality. HOW IT WORKS - Pick the apps and sites you want to quit (3 of each, free) - When you open one, their photo and message step in - You can still choose "not yet" — but it goes on the record YOU DON'T HAVE TO QUIT COMPLETELY Set a daily budget like "30 minutes a day." Reaching the limit and stopping still counts as a kept day. Watch the green days stack up on your calendar. RECORDS AND BADGES Kept-day streaks, per-app blocking trends, your risky hours, and badges for the days you held the line. STRICT MODE FOR THE SERIOUS (PLUS) Once on, protection can't be weakened. Turning it off takes a 5-second hold and a 24-hour wait. Impulses don't get a vote. PRIVACY Your photos and custom messages stay on this device. No account required. MOMBLOCK PLUS - No ads - Unlimited app blocking, up to 50 sites plus an allowlist - Register as many people as you want, and assign one per card - AI calls - Strict mode Free forever if you want (the free plan shows ads on some screens). Start with one app you wish you opened less. Terms of Use: https://momblock-support.vercel.app/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://momblock-support.vercel.app/en/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Time Control at 98% against momblock's 57%. Screen Time Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and momblock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Screen Time Control ships an update every 8 days, momblock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen Time Control | momblock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 97.7% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SnackTime, Inc. | Ibuki Hara |
Customer experience
Screen Time Control
momblock
In-app purchases
Screen Time Control
- Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
- Annual Plan3 Days trial$43.991 Year
momblock
- Plus (Monthly)$5.991 Month
- Plus (Yearly)$39.991 Year
- Plus (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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