# Excelsior vs Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is rating: Excelsior at 5.0 against Screen Time Control's 4.5. Excelsior also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Screen Time Control's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Excelsior sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Screen Time Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Excelsior holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Control has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Excelsior's written reviews are positive against 74% of Screen Time Control's.

Excelsior ships an update every 3 days, Screen Time Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Excelsior | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excelsior-time-tracker/id6711336545/reviews)** | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-inscreen/id6737131495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 67 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grachev Dmitrii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749372614) | [Vaibhav Negi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747178744) |

## What reviewers say

### Excelsior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excelsior-time-tracker/id6711336545)

Understand where your time goes, set goals, and track progress. Plan your day in advance with customizable routines and receive helpful reminders. Includes features for relaxation and sleep assistance.

**Highlights:** Time tracking (stopwatch, timer, interval), Goal setting and progress tracking, Daily planning and routine scenarios, Reminders and notifications, Relaxation and sleep assistance activities, Detailed analytics and reports, Customizable sound settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 21 gold coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 90 gold coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 366 gold coins | $39.99 | one-time |


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-inscreen/id6737131495)

This app promotes mindful screen time usage by prompting regular reflection and offering optional focus sessions. It guides users toward healthier digital habits through awareness and subtle nudges, rather than strict blocking. Data is kept private on the device.

**Highlights:** Mindful screen time prompts, Optional focus sessions, Daily activity notifications, App blocking for routines, Privacy-focused data storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inscreen (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Inscreen (Monthly for Family) | $3.99 | per month |
| Inscreen (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Inscreen (Yearly for Family) | $29.99 | per year |
| Inscreen (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Inscreen (Lifetime for Family) | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Excelsior free?

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

### Is Screen Time Control free?

Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Excelsior or Screen Time Control?

Excelsior is rated higher. Excelsior averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.

### Do Excelsior or Screen Time Control have ads?

Neither Excelsior nor Screen Time Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Excelsior or Screen Time Control?

Excelsior ships an update every 3 days, and Screen Time Control fortnightly. Most recently, Excelsior was updated on September 22, 2026 and Screen Time Control 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.*