Comparison

Lesscreen vs Timeout

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

Head to head
About

Lesscreen

Features
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Lesscreen helps you reduce screen time and block distracting apps, so you can make room for what matters. Start a focus session, schedule regular breaks from apps, or set a shared daily time limit. FOCUS WHEN YOU CHOOSE Choose the apps, categories or websites you want to block, then set a focus duration. Start with 25, 45 or 60 minutes, or adjust the session to suit your day. BUILD A ROUTINE Schedule blocking for work, study or bedtime. Choose your start time, end time and days of the week. Overnight schedules can continue into the next morning. SET A DAILY LIMIT Give your selected apps a shared daily time budget. When the budget is reached, that selection is blocked for the rest of the day. The limit resets at local midnight. START WITH A TEMPLATE Work time, Wind down and Less social scrolling give you a starting point you can make your own. PROTECT YOUR PLANS An optional setting prevents you from stopping, editing or deleting a plan inside Lesscreen while it is actively blocking. You remain in control of Screen Time permission in iOS Settings. CLEAR, SIMPLE CONTROLS Manage your routines in one place and see which plans are active. If plans overlap, an app unlocks only when no active plan is still blocking it. No account is required. Your selected apps and plans are stored on your device. Lesscreen uses Apple's Screen Time features and requires permission to block your selection. Daily limits are shared across each plan's selection, not separate limits for every app. On iOS 17.4 and later, earlier usage from the same day is included. Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese. Requires iOS 16 or later.

About

Timeout

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications. It allows you to set up focus sessions, block specific apps, or enable a whitelist mode for essential applications only. Designed for simplicity, it helps you concentrate on important tasks.

Highlights
  • App Blocking
  • Flexible Timer
  • Whitelist Mode
  • Minimal Design
  • Easy Setup
Features
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Struggling to stay focused? Timeout helps you take control of your time by blocking distracting apps so you can concentrate on what truly matters. Whether you're working, studying, or just need a break from social media, Timeout keeps you on track. Features: - App Blocking – Temporarily block selected apps to eliminate distractions. - Flexible Timer – Start a focus session anytime and regain control over your screen time. - Whitelist Mode – Only allow essential apps while blocking everything else. - Minimal & Easy to Use – No complicated setup—just set your preferences and focus! Take a Timeout from Distractions & Reclaim Your Time! Download Timeout today and boost your productivity! Privacy Policy: https://lazytechllc.com/#/privacy-policy-timeout Terms of Service: https://lazytechllc.com/#/privacy-policy-timeout Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lesscreen4 screens
Timeout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lesscreen at none against Timeout's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lesscreen versus Timeout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLesscreenTimeout
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Jirry Jirry Technology Co., Ltd.Lazy Tech LLC

In-app purchases

None

Lesscreen

No in-app purchases

None

Timeout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lesscreen free?
Lesscreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timeout free?
Timeout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lesscreen or Timeout have ads?
Timeout shows ads; Lesscreen does not.

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