TimeGuard vs Screen Time Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimeGuard
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.
- Real-time app blocking
- Personalized screen time reports
- Smart reminders
- Custom focus sessions
- Deep focus mode
- Rewards and milestones
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TimeGuard: Regain Control of Your Time, Stay Focused, and Be Productive Imagine having the power to optimize your day with less time spent scrolling through distractions. TimeGuard helps you do just that by providing real-time app-blocking, personalized screen time reports, and smart reminders, allowing you to achieve your goals with clarity. With TimeGuard, you can: • Maximize Focus: Block social media and other distractions during critical hours or whenever you need deep concentration. • Smart Sessions: Schedule focus sessions throughout your day with timed blocking of specific apps and websites, so you stay on track without temptation. • Daily Reports: Track your screen time, measure your productivity, and compare progress with insightful reports. • Stay Mindful: With TimeGuard’s prompts, get reminded of your intention each time you try to access a blocked app. • Unplug and Reconnect: Set dedicated hours for family, work, or personal time without interruptions from your device. TimeGuard is trusted by users who want to reclaim hours of their day, reduce stress, and improve their overall focus. Whether you’re working on personal projects or simply trying to reduce mindless scrolling, TimeGuard empowers you to stay in control. Features: • Custom Block Sessions: Tailor specific time slots where apps or websites are blocked, perfect for work or downtime. • Detailed Focus Insights: Get personalized statistics on your screen usage, with actionable insights to help you adjust your habits. • Deep Focus Mode: Need a serious break from distractions? Use TimeGuard’s strict focus mode to lock yourself out of certain apps completely. • Rewards & Milestones: Unlock rewards as you hit focus milestones, boosting your motivation to reduce screen time. • Community Challenges: Compete with peers on a leaderboard to see who maintains the best focus. Take back control of your time, improve your mental clarity, and achieve more with TimeGuard. Whether you’re battling procrastination, managing ADHD, or just want to use your phone more mindfully, TimeGuard has the tools to help. Enjoy all features with a subscription for the best experience. Terms of Service (EULA): https://www.mindfusion.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.mindfusion.app/privacy
Screen Time Control
This app helps you limit screen time and reduce distractions by locking distracting apps until you step outside and walk in the sun. It uses habit psychology to make healthier choices effortless, promoting focus, energy, and better sleep by syncing with your circadian rhythm.
- Limit screen time without shame
- Delay distracting apps until sunlight exposure
- Unlock apps by stepping outside
- Real-time unlocks via selfie
- Private by design, on-device data
- Gentle celebrations and mood boosts
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Control your screen time before it controls you. Every morning, before you’ve even seen the sun, you’re already scrolling. Sunlock helps you limit screen time, reduce distractions, and start your day with focus, energy, and calm. Sunlock isn’t just a timer or tracker. How It Works Your chosen apps stay locked until you: 1. Step outside 2. Walk in the sun Unlock your apps and your nervous system. It’s a one-tap morning ritual that locks your most distracting apps until you’ve done one of the best things you can do for your energy, focus, and sleep: get sunlight before screenlight. Why It Works Forget willpower and guilt. Sunlock uses proven habit psychology to: • Interrupt default behaviour • Make the better choice feel effortless Feel the Difference • Start your day with intention, not impulse • No more hours lost to autopilot scrolling • Sleep better by syncing with your circadian rhythm • Rebuild focus and calm within a week • Turn screen time control into a habit you enjoy Key Features • Limit Screen Time Without Shame: No streaks. No guilt. Just soft, mindful boundaries • App Time Limit With Purpose: Delay Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or any app until you Sunlock • Light Before Likes: Get sunlight within 60 minutes of waking for maximum benefit • Real-Time Unlocks: Selfie outside in sun or nature, unlock instantly • Gentle Celebrations: Uplifting quotes, insights, and mood boosts • Private by Design: No tracking. 100% on-device Join the Movement Sunlight before screenlight. Circadian rhythm before the algorithm. Privacy First Your habits are yours. Sunlock never stores your data in the cloud. We never share it. Ever. Reclaim your mornings, and your attention. It’s time to Sunlock. Take control, limit screen time, and start your day on your terms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Time Control at 100% against TimeGuard's 0%. Screen Time Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). TimeGuard's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. TimeGuard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Screen Time Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
TimeGuard ships an update weekly, Screen Time Control every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimeGuard | Screen Time Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RMGO | qalvapps |
Customer experience
TimeGuard
Screen Time Control
In-app purchases
TimeGuard
- Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- TimeGuard Yearly With Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
Screen Time Control
No in-app purchases









