Comparison

Animation Maker School vs Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

Animation Maker School

Features
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Animation Maker Kids is an easy to use animation app for creating exciting animation sequences using drawings with fingers or with Apple Pencil. This app has all the traditional tools such as paint palette, auto-save, onion skin, brush eraser and frame controls for duplicating, inserting and copy/paste. You can make beautiful animations on your iPad in just a few steps and save out as an .MP4 to share with friends. Using the thumbnail viewer at the bottom of the screen the user can adjust the timing and composition of each frame fast and easy. The animation feature is easy to use and even the youngest of users can soon master making animations in little time, unsupported by parents and teachers. Upon opening the app, they are greeted by a welcoming splash screen with an accompanying tutorial. This helpful tutorial will take the user through the application and its features. The prompts and visuals are easy to follow and a young user can create their first animation unsupported. Features: *Easy and fast workflow, get up and started in minutes *Export out creations as MP4 , share with anyone *Import Audio(mp3, wav) and scrub on timeline to sync animation with sound. *Onion skinning, frame controls and Apple Pencil support for creating high quality animations *Designed by animation teachers using the principles of Montessori teaching as a guide "Learn By Doing" *Bundled library of animations ranging from simple to complex so that kids can learn by watching Animation Maker Kids is created by Appy Monkeys , the award winning studio behind Blox 3D,Animate Me and Draw 3D Junior which have collectively been downloaded more than 3 million times globally and been featured by Apple and Google. Our apps have worn awards from Children's Tech review and have been featured by Purdue University in their STEAM/STEM guide for parents.

About

Screen Time Control

This app helps you reclaim your focus by blocking time-wasting apps and websites. Its AI coach calls out your excuses with witty roasts, encouraging healthier screen time habits and boosting productivity.

Highlights
  • AI accountability coach with witty roasts
  • Serious Mode for deep focus sessions
  • Customizable app limits and schedules
  • Block adult websites and 18+ content
  • Build healthier screen time habits
Features
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Reclaim your focus with Hush, the app blocker with an attitude. Tired of mindlessly bypassing your own rules? Our intelligent AI is here to call out your excuses with a sharp, witty roast, forcing you to think twice before you procrastinate. Hush empowers you to block time-wasting apps and build healthier screen time habits. Our powerful and customizable tools are designed to eliminate interruptions so you can supercharge your productivity and achieve your goals. Key Benefits: • Meet Your AI Accountability Coach: Having a weak moment? Our AI is your tough-love coach. It analyzes your excuses in real-time and hits you with a sharp, personalized roast to break the procrastination cycle and keep you honest. • Achieve Deep Focus: Activate "Serious Mode" to lock down your phone for intense work or study sessions. No distractions, no turning back. • Curb Bad Habits: Specifically target and set limits for the apps that drain your time and attention the most. • Customize Your Control: Whether you need scheduled blocks for work hours, daily usage limits, or quick timer-based sessions, Hush adapts to your life. • Browse Safely: Instantly block adult websites and 18+ content for a cleaner, safer digital environment. Take back control of your time and attention. Download Hush today and start building a better relationship with your phone! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Animation Maker School4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Screen Time Control at Free against Animation Maker School's $9.99. Screen Time Control also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months). Animation Maker School's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On 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

Screen Time Control is free to download; Animation Maker School costs $9.99 up front. Screen Time Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Animation Maker School asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Animation Maker School ships an update every 12 months, Screen Time Control every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Animation Maker School versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnimation Maker SchoolScreen Time Control
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB53 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperArjun GupteTabish Sheikh

In-app purchases

None

Animation Maker School

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Animation Maker School free?
Animation Maker School costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Animation Maker School or Screen Time Control have ads?
Neither Animation Maker School nor Screen Time Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Animation Maker School or Screen Time Control?
Animation Maker School ships an update every 12 months, and Screen Time Control every 9 days. Most recently, Animation Maker School was updated on October 10, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 22, 2026.

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