# TimeGuard vs Jolt

TimeGuard and Jolt both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Jolt's written reviews are positive against 0% of TimeGuard's. Jolt also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (101 vs 7). TimeGuard's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeGuard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Jolt sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimeGuard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jolt has 101 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of TimeGuard's written reviews are positive against 82% of Jolt's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TimeGuard ships an update weekly, Jolt fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeGuard | Jolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeguard-stop-doomscroll/id6569240222/reviews)** | [4.4 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jolt-screen-time-control/id6738301540/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **101** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **82.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RMGO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745937252) | [ASAKIRA CONSULTANTS LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780060803) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeguard-stop-doomscroll/id6569240222)

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers personalized screen time reports, smart reminders, and custom focus sessions to improve concentration and productivity.

**Highlights:** Real-time app blocking, Personalized screen time reports, Smart reminders, Custom focus sessions, Deep focus mode, Rewards and milestones

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| TimeGuard Yearly With Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


### Jolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jolt-screen-time-control/id6738301540)

This app helps you reduce screen time and build healthier phone habits by blocking distracting apps and setting usage limits. It offers personalized insights, focus sessions, and challenges to keep you motivated and in control of your device.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Set daily duration and open limits for apps, Focus sessions with optional breaks, Customizable schedules and prebuilt templates, Deep Focus Mode with non-bypassable timers, Personalized habit insights and progress tracking, Join global challenges and earn rewards

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan \| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Monthly - Discounted | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly - T3 D0 | $13.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T3 D2 | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T3 D0 | $45.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T3 D1 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - NY50 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - NY25 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - 75 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T1 D0 | $51.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T1 D2 | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $60.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T2 D0 | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T1 D1 | $69.99 | per year |
| Hard Mode Sos | $3.00 | one-time |
| Pro Plan \| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan \| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan \| Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeGuard free?

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

### Is Jolt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeGuard or Jolt?

TimeGuard is rated higher. TimeGuard averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Jolt averages 4.4 from 101 ratings.

### Do TimeGuard or Jolt have ads?

TimeGuard shows ads; Jolt does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeGuard or Jolt?

TimeGuard ships an update weekly, and Jolt fortnightly. Most recently, TimeGuard was updated on August 19, 2026 and Jolt on September 21, 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.*