Comparison

Screen Time Control vs Hajime no Ippo

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

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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

Hajime no Ippo

Features
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■ START SMALL. REWARD THE WIN. Learn 10 new words. Do 5 squats. Drink a glass of water. Fold 5 pieces of laundry. Done? Give yourself a small reward. Hajime no Ippo lets you assign a reward amount to everyday actions and turns those small wins into a running total you can watch grow. ■ BREAK BIG TASKS INTO FOUR SMALL STEPS Starting is often the hardest part. Hajime no Ippo breaks a task into four concrete steps and shows you where to begin. You do not have to finish everything at once. Just start with the first step. Check it off, and your chosen reward amount is added to your total. ■ MAKE PROGRESS VISIBLE Studying. Working out. Eating better. Cleaning. Work. Personal projects. A lot of worthwhile effort does not pay off immediately. Instead of waiting for the final result, Hajime no Ippo helps you see the action itself. Finish a step. Check it off. Watch your reward total grow. Small wins become visible progress. ■ TURN SMALL WINS INTO A SAVING HABIT The reward total shown in the app is a record, not actual money. As it grows, you can use that number as a cue to move the same amount into savings or investments yourself. You do not need a large amount to begin. Start small, build the habit, and let consistency do the work. ■ SEE WHAT CONSISTENCY COULD BECOME Use the compound growth projection to see what your total could look like in: ・1 year ・3 years ・5 years ・10 years Choose a projection rate and see how small amounts can change over time. The goal is not to start big. It is to start. ■ KEY FEATURES ● Four-step task breakdown Turn a large task into four smaller actions and see the first step clearly. ● Reward each completed step Check off an action and add your chosen reward amount to your total. ● Flexible reward amounts Choose an amount that works for you. Custom mode lets you enter your own amount. ● Weekly scheduling Choose which categories appear on specific days, so you only see what matters today. ● Three coaching tones Choose Gentle, Firm, or Neutral depending on what you need that day. ● Milestones Celebrate progress as your reward total reaches new milestones. ● Compound growth projection See estimated values for 1, 3, 5, and 10 years. ■ THREE MODES 【Simple】 ・Up to 5 categories ・Choose from preset reward amounts ・Weekday and day-off schedules 【Custom】 ・Up to 10 categories ・Enter your own reward amounts ・Set schedules by day ・Save up to 3 setup patterns 【Premium】 Includes all Custom features, plus: ・Choose a savings or investment destination ・Set your own projection rate ・More detailed customization ■ PRIVACY ・No ads ・No personal data collected ・Your data stays on your device ・Your entries are not sent outside the app ■ IMPORTANT Hajime no Ippo does not hold, transfer, deposit, or invest money. The reward total shown in the app is for tracking purposes only. Any actual saving or investing is done separately by you through the financial service of your choice. Compound growth projections are illustrative calculations based on the selected rate. They do not guarantee future returns. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Hajime no Ippo is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any company named in the app. Nothing in this app is investment, tax, or legal advice. Start small. Reward the win. Keep going. Hajime no Ippo.

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
Hajime no Ippo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hajime no Ippo at none against Screen Time Control's 2. Hajime no Ippo also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). 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. Hajime no Ippo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update every 8 days, Hajime no Ippo daily. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Time Control versus Hajime no Ippo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlHajime no Ippo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnackTime, Inc.KANAKO SEKI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Time Control

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

Hajime no Ippo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hajime no Ippo free?
Hajime no Ippo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Time Control or Hajime no Ippo have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor Hajime no Ippo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Hajime no Ippo?
Screen Time Control ships an update every 8 days, and Hajime no Ippo daily. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on November 12, 2026 and Hajime no Ippo on November 10, 2026.

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