# Run Your Time vs CloseReels

The clearest difference is rating: Run Your Time at 5.0 against CloseReels's 4.6. CloseReels's advantage is ratings volume (154 vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Run Your Time sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and CloseReels sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Run Your Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloseReels has 154 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Run Your Time's written reviews are positive against 45% of CloseReels's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Run Your Time ships an update weekly, CloseReels daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Your Time | CloseReels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-your-time-screen-time/id6736434367/reviews)** | [4.6 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closereels-reduce-scrolling/id6739947824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **154** |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | **44.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 51 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.2** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dining Decider LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459944943) | [Ho Yin NG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787591718) |

## What reviewers say

### Run Your Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-your-time-screen-time/id6736434367)

This app allows you to unlock screen time on distracting applications by completing workouts. It integrates with Apple Health to track your exercise, and the duration of your workout determines how much time you gain back on your chosen apps. Features require a subscription.

**Highlights:** Limit distracting apps, Complete workouts, Sync with Apple Health, Earn screen time based on exercise, App blocker functionality

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Run Your Time Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| RYT Premium: Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Run Your Time Premium: Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Run Your Time Premium: Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Run Your Time Premium: Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Motivates users to exercise more consistently
- 🎯 Effectively reduces screen time and doom scrolling
- 🏃 Innovative concept linking fitness to app access
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy setup
- 🔗 Integrates with multiple fitness tracking apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High subscription price for basic features
- 🚫 Misleading free trial/freemium model
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- ⚠️ Inconsistent app blocking functionality
- 🔄 Poor syncing with fitness trackers

**Reported bugs**

- App stops blocking selected apps randomly
- Syncing fails with fitness trackers (Garmin, Strava, Fitbit, Apple Health)
- Date format confusion causing incorrect workout dates
- Timer glitches and displays wrong remaining time
- Cannot pause or unpause sessions despite premium subscription

**Requested features**

- 24-hour redemption window for workout time instead of daily reset
- Ability to pause screen time without premium subscription
- Auto-pause when closing social media apps
- Customizable workout-to-screen-time conversion ratio
- Widget or live notification for remaining time


### CloseReels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closereels-reduce-scrolling/id6739947824)

This app helps users reduce mindless scrolling by interrupting usage and offering features to limit distracting applications. It provides strategies to regain focus and control over time spent on social media and other apps.

**Highlights:** Identify and limit distracting apps, Shield reminder prompts for app usage, Defer app opening times, Activate strict focus mode, Local data storage for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CloseReels Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| CloseReels Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| CloseReels Pro Lifetime | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps track scrolling habits
- 👍 Effective at reducing screen time
- 💡 Great idea and concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 💰 Expensive paid features
- 🔒 Locked out of apps after free trial

**Reported bugs**

- UI elements not scaling correctly for iPhone SE
- App freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent unlock time limits

**Requested features**

- Configuration section to customize settings
- Ability to turn off notifications
- More transparent unlock system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Your Time free?

Run Your Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CloseReels free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Run Your Time or CloseReels?

Run Your Time is rated higher. Run Your Time averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CloseReels averages 4.6 from 154 ratings.

### Do Run Your Time or CloseReels have ads?

Neither Run Your Time nor CloseReels shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Run Your Time or CloseReels?

Run Your Time ships an update weekly, and CloseReels daily. Most recently, Run Your Time was updated on October 30, 2026 and CloseReels on October 26, 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.*