Comparison

Screen Time vs Text Templates

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Text Templates

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Save your go-to phrases and insert them into any app with a single tap. Make your emails and chats smoother than ever. PhraseRack is a keyboard app that lets you quickly access your saved phrases. Email, Slack, iMessage — your saved text is always just one tap away. WHEN IT COMES IN HANDY - Sending the same replies in work emails or Slack - Typing the same greetings or follow-ups every day - Posting the same hashtags on social media KEY FEATURES - One-Tap Input — Pick a phrase from the keyboard and it's inserted instantly - Categories — Organize phrases by Work, Personal, or however you like - Variables — Set placeholders like {{company}} and fill them in automatically - Backup & Restore — Keep your phrases safe - Works on iPhone and iPad YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS Your data stays on your device. ONE-TIME PURCHASE Pay once. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.

Screenshots

Screen Time4 screens
Text Templates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Screen Time at every 3 days against Text Templates's fortnightly. Screen Time also leads on iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). Text Templates's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Screen Time costs $4.99 and Text Templates $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time ships an update every 3 days, Text Templates fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screen Time versus Text Templates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen TimeText Templates
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshiharu YamadaSEIRAN SOFT LLC

In-app purchases

None

Screen Time

No in-app purchases

None

Text Templates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Time free?
Screen Time costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Text Templates free?
Text Templates costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Time or Text Templates have ads?
Neither Screen Time nor Text Templates shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time or Text Templates?
Screen Time ships an update every 3 days, and Text Templates fortnightly. Most recently, Screen Time was updated on November 4, 2026 and Text Templates on November 5, 2026.

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