Screen Time vs PACE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screen Time
This tool helps you control your phone usage by blocking app actions based on custom rules. Set daily or weekly limits, schedule restrictions, or temporarily block apps for focused tasks. It offers a strict blocking screen with no bypass options, ensuring adherence to your digital detox goals.
- Strict blocking screen with no ignore option
- Focus Mode for app restrictions
- Daily/weekly app usage limits
- Usage time notifications
- Time-based app restrictions
- Temporary app blocking with timer
- Manual blocking via Control Center/Action Button/Shortcuts
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AppStops is a powerful tool to control your phone use. Based on your rules, it blocks all app actions except closing. It’s a one-time purchase—no subscriptions, no hidden fees. Just a simple tool you can rely on forever. ▼ Features • Strict blocking screen with no “Ignore Limit” button. • Block apps while in Focus Mode, e.g., “No entertainment apps during Work Mode.” • Set daily or weekly app limits, e.g., “Social apps limited to 1 hour per day.” • Usage time notifications, e.g., “20% (12 min) of today’s social app time remaining.” • Time-based app restrictions, e.g., “No video apps from 9 AM to 5 PM.” • Temporary app blocking with a timer, e.g., “Focus on studying for the next 90 minutes.” • Manually block apps via Control Center (*1), Action Button (*2), Lock Screen (*3), or Shortcuts app. ▼ User Guide The app includes user guides with images and texts for all rules, so you can use it with confidence. ▼ If You Need to Urgently Disable App Blocking By uninstalling the AppStops app, you can regain access to blocked apps and websites. If uninstalling does not disable the block (a rare occurrence due to OS issues), please reinstall the AppStops app and go to Settings App > Screen Time > APPS WITH SCREEN TIME ACCESS, then toggle off the switch for AppStops. ------------------------------------------------------------ *1: Control Center is available on iOS 18 or later *2: Action Button is available only on devices with an Action Button running iOS 18 or later. *3: Lock Screen control is available only on iPhone devices running iOS 18 or later. ※ The system screen for selecting apps and web domains may crash sometimes. While you can avoid crashes by following the steps outlined in the Help section, please be aware of this issue before making your purchase. Terms of Use https://yoshiharustudio.com/appstops/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy https://yoshiharustudio.com/appstops/privacy-policy.html Specified Commercial Transaction Act https://yoshiharustudio.com/appstops/specified-commercial-transactions-act.html
PACE
This app helps you track progress towards goals with a clear pace indicator. It visualizes your status as Fast, Ahead, On pace, Slow, or Behind, making it easy to understand your next steps without overthinking. Your data remains on your device.
- Pace visualization (Fast to Behind)
- On-device data storage
- Home screen widgets for quick logging
- Customizable goal setup (count, deadline, unit)
- Recurring goal options (weekly, monthly, yearly)
- CSV data export
- Progress history editing
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#1 Paid Productivity App in Japan (Feb 2026). You want to keep moving, but some days it's hard to know what "enough for today" looks like. PACE shows what's left, how many days remain, and your current pace together — so your next step becomes clear without overthinking. No account. No cloud. Your data stays on-device. Create a goal (count + deadline), then tap + when you make progress. PACE updates everything together and shows your pace status: Fast, Ahead, On pace, Slow, or Behind. 5 levels from ahead to behind help you understand where you are: - Fast: Well ahead of target pace. You can ease up. - Ahead: Slightly ahead. Keep it comfortable. - On pace: Best range. This is your target pace. - Slow: Slightly behind. A small push helps. - Behind: Behind pace. Catch up in small steps. Key features: - Home Screen widgets (small, medium, large) — check pace and log progress without opening the app - Goal setup (deadline, target count, unit) - Quick + logging from Home/Detail - Edit and delete history (date and note) - Weekly / monthly / yearly recurring goals - CSV export - Clear completed / missed result - Japanese / English and Light / Dark support Great for: - Reading & study (e.g. Read 100 books this year) - Fitness & habits (e.g. Run 20 times this month) - Work & preparation (e.g. 200 problems before the exam) No sign-up needed. No tracking. Your data stays on your device. PACE is built to help you continue with ease and still stay on track.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Screen Time at every 3 days against PACE's every 10 days. PACE's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Screen Time costs $4.99 and PACE $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Screen Time ships an update every 3 days, PACE every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Screen Time | PACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yoshiharu Yamada | 株式会社図解総研 |
Customer experience
Screen Time
PACE
In-app purchases
Screen Time
No in-app purchases
PACE
No in-app purchases









