# Star Tasks vs Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is rating: Star Tasks at 5.0 against Screen Time Control's 4.6. Star Tasks also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Screen Time Control's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (39 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Tasks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Screen Time Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Star Tasks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Control has 39 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Star Tasks's written reviews are positive against 74% of Screen Time Control's.

Star Tasks ships an update every 3 months, Screen Time Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Tasks | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-tasks-streaks-and-focus/id6499358023/reviews)** | [4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-inscreen/id6737131495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Mirzoyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534146689) | [Vaibhav Negi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747178744) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-tasks-streaks-and-focus/id6499358023)

This app uses gamification to help you overcome procrastination and complete tasks. Earn stars for finishing to-dos, unlocking new features as you become more productive. Enjoy a polished experience with widgets and live activities, all without ads or data selling.

**Highlights:** Gamified task completion, Star rewards system, Unlockable features via achievements, Widgets and Live Activities, Offline functionality, No ads or data selling

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Gold Annually | $12.99 | per year |
| Rewards unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Star Tasks Gold Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-inscreen/id6737131495)

This app promotes mindful screen time usage by prompting regular reflection and offering optional focus sessions. It guides users toward healthier digital habits through awareness and subtle nudges, rather than strict blocking. Data is kept private on the device.

**Highlights:** Mindful screen time prompts, Optional focus sessions, Daily activity notifications, App blocking for routines, Privacy-focused data storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inscreen (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Inscreen (Monthly for Family) | $3.99 | per month |
| Inscreen (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Inscreen (Yearly for Family) | $29.99 | per year |
| Inscreen (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Inscreen (Lifetime for Family) | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Tasks free?

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

### Is Screen Time Control free?

Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Tasks or Screen Time Control?

Star Tasks is rated higher. Star Tasks averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.

### Do Star Tasks or Screen Time Control have ads?

Neither Star Tasks nor Screen Time Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Tasks or Screen Time Control?

Star Tasks ships an update every 3 months, and Screen Time Control fortnightly. Most recently, Star Tasks was updated on November 4, 2026 and Screen Time Control on November 8, 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.*