Comparison

Screen Time Buddy vs MyTime

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Buddy

This app transforms reducing screen time into a fun, game-like experience. It uses app limits, friend accountability, and character progression to help users regain control of their phone usage and improve focus.

Highlights
  • Gamified screen time reduction
  • App limits and blocking
  • Friend accountability system
  • Character progression and evolution
  • Weekly leaderboards
  • Focus and productivity improvement
Features
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Spending too much time scrolling? Same. Screen Time Buddy turns cutting back into a game you actually want to play -- with friends who keep you honest (and roast you when you slip). 5 to 6 hours. That's how long most of us burn on our phones every day. Not learning something new. Just... scrolling. Screen Time Buddy gives you app limits, friend accountability, character progression, leaderboards, and a coin system that makes putting your phone down feel like winning. Real People, Real Results "Cut my screen time from 6 hours to 2.5 in one week. Game changer." -- Sarah K. "Finally an app that works instead of just nagging me." -- Mike T. "The buddy system is genius. My friends keep me accountable." -- Jess L. "Went from Sloth to Eagle in two weeks." -- Ryan M. Why Screen Time Buddy Works You've tried other screen time apps. They lectured. They nagged. They made you feel bad. Then you deleted them. Screen Time Buddy is different. It's fun. It's social. And it sticks. Your Daily Character Every day, you earn a character based on your screen time. Under 1.5 hours? You're an Eagle. Hit 3 hours? A clever Fox. Panda at 4 hours. Sloth at 5. Which one are you today? Buddy-Powered Accountability Set limits on the apps that steal your time. Hit your limit and they're locked. Need more time? Ask a friend -- they have to approve it. No sneaking. No bypassing. Just real accountability. Climb the Leaderboard See where you rank among your crew. Weekly leaderboards, coins, and friendly competition to keep you motivated. The Results - 92% feel less distracted - 89% report better focus and productivity - 86% say they sleep better What that looks like: more focus at work, better sleep, less "I wasted my whole day" guilt, and actually being present with people you care about. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.powermate.app/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://www.powermate.app/terms-and-conditions Premium Plans Monthly: $59.99 -- Full access with a free first week Yearly: $24.99 -- Full access for 12 months (Save 96%!) Auto-renewing subscriptions. Cancel anytime in your account settings. Payment charged to your Apple Account at purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

About

MyTime

This app helps you reduce phone usage by tracking your time on selected apps and offering group challenges with friends. It allows you to block distractions during shared sessions and schedule productive activities, fostering better digital habits.

Highlights
  • App time tracking
  • Group screen time leaderboards
  • Group app blocking sessions
  • Calendar integration for scheduling
  • Daily screen time goals
  • Habit building streaks and achievements
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MyTime requires a subscription to access its features. Monthly and yearly plans are available as in-app purchases, with a free trial available. Spending less time on your phone is hard. It is even harder when you are doing it alone. MyTime helps you spend less time scrolling and more time experiencing life and achieving goals alongside the people you care about. SEE WHERE YOUR TIME GOES Choose the apps you want to track. MyTime focuses only on selected apps and turns your phone use into a clear Screen Time Report to quickly understand your habits. MAKE PROGRESS WITH FRIENDS Add friends, compare your screen time on group leaderboards, and encourage each other to improve. Friendly competition, shared achievements, and accountability make reducing screen time feel less like a punishment and more like a reward. BLOCK DISTRACTIONS TOGETHER Block distracting apps in a group session for a set time. Use it during studying, dinner, going out or whenever you want everyone to be more present. TURN SAVED TIME INTO SOMETHING MORE Connect your calendar and add anything you want to accomplish. MyTime helps schedule your action items around what you already have planned. You can also choose to block distracting apps during scheduled events, helping you protect the time you set aside. BUILD HABITS THAT LAST Set daily screen time goals, chart your progress, earn streaks, unlock achievements, and receive nudges when you need a little extra motivation. You do not have to give up your phone. You only need a better relationship with your time. Let's reclaim your time, together. Terms of Use: https://my-time.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://my-time.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Screen Time Buddy4 screens
MyTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyTime at 100% against Screen Time Buddy's 50%. MyTime also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and MyTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyTime holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Screen Time Buddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of MyTime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Buddy ships an update monthly, MyTime fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screen Time Buddy versus MyTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time BuddyMyTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings915 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB98 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPower Insights CompanyAyscend LLC

Customer experience

Screen Time Buddy

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

MyTime

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Time Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Powermate Pro monthly3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Screen Time Buddy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

MyTime

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Buddy free?
Screen Time Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyTime free?
MyTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Time Buddy or MyTime?
MyTime is rated higher. Screen Time Buddy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while MyTime averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Screen Time Buddy or MyTime have ads?
Screen Time Buddy shows ads; MyTime does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Buddy or MyTime?
Screen Time Buddy ships an update monthly, and MyTime fortnightly. Most recently, Screen Time Buddy was updated on October 14, 2026 and MyTime on October 14, 2026.

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