# WillStone vs StarPause

The clearest difference is update cadence: StarPause at every 2 days against WillStone's every 6 days. StarPause also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 75%). WillStone's advantage is ratings volume (211 vs 22) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WillStone sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and StarPause sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WillStone holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WillStone has 211 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of WillStone's written reviews are positive against 86% of StarPause's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WillStone ships an update every 6 days, StarPause every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WillStone | StarPause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willstone-balance-screen-time/id6479392365/reviews)** | [4.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starpause-stop-scrolling/id6757177033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **211** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 195 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [宁波群鸟科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714607087) | [Hangzhou Jihe Digital Culture and Creativity Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865089471) |

## What reviewers say

### WillStone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willstone-balance-screen-time/id6479392365)

This app helps you reduce phone usage by exchanging entertainment time for focused activities. Earn extra screen time by engaging with learning apps, exercising, or meditating, and build healthy habits progressively.

**Highlights:** Time exchange system for entertainment apps, Earn screen time through focused activities, Track and reward learning app usage, Focus Mode for uninterrupted study, Rewards for early bedtime and exercise, Progressive reduction of phone usage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WillStone Pro For A Month | $2.99 | per month |
| WillStone Pro For A Quater | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| WillStone Pro For A Year | $14.99 | per year |
| WillStone Discount Pro | $17.99 | one-time |
| WillStone Discount Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| WillStone Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### StarPause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starpause-stop-scrolling/id6757177033)

This app helps you regain control over your phone usage. It prompts you to consider your need for an app before opening it and allows you to set time limits. Earn rewards by putting your phone down or staying focused.

**Highlights:** App usage prompts, Customizable time limits, Focus session timer, Reward system for breaks, Digital well-being tracker

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StarPaus Pro - 1 Year | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WillStone free?

WillStone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StarPause free?

StarPause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WillStone or StarPause?

WillStone is rated higher. WillStone averages 4.6 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while StarPause averages 4.4 from 22 ratings.

### Do WillStone or StarPause have ads?

Neither WillStone nor StarPause shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WillStone or StarPause?

WillStone ships an update every 6 days, and StarPause every 2 days. Most recently, WillStone was updated on October 30, 2026 and StarPause on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*