Comparison

Screen Time Control vs App Block, Time limits

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by setting flexible limits on distracting applications. It rewards positive habits like exercise and learning with additional screen time, promoting a healthier relationship with technology.

Highlights
  • Flexible app limits
  • Adjustable restriction difficulty
  • Scheduled app blocking (OFF Time)
  • Earn screen time via activity tracking
  • Earn screen time via learning apps
  • Focus Timer for study/work sessions
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Do you often find yourself endlessly scrolling, watching time slip away on social media? You’re not alone. StayOff helps you break free from digital fatigue and regain control of your screen time without guilt. We’re not about restricting you—we’re about empowering you. While traditional apps enforce locks, we offer a smarter and more flexible way to manage your screen time. 【Time Management Reimagined】 We’re reshaping the way you manage your time, offering a smarter approach to control your screen time. Enjoy a flexible method that fits your life and makes your time meaningful. - Flexible App Limits: Set daily usage limits for distracting apps to better control your time, so you can focus on what truly matters. - Adjustable Difficulty: Tailor the level of restriction to match your habits and needs for a more conscious management of your digital life. - OFF Time: Block or allow apps during specific time periods to focus on work, family, or offline activities. 【Earn Your Screen Time】 Turn positive habits into digital freedom: - Activity Tracking: Automatically sync with Apple Health to convert steps and exercise time into entertainment minutes. - Learning Boost: Use positive apps like Duolingo and Khan Academy to unlock additional screen time. - Focus Timer: Log study or work sessions and earn bonus time as a reward. This is more than just an app—it’s your personal coach for a balanced digital life. StayOff helps you build a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology. No more guilt. No more endless scrolling. Just a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology. StayOff Plus Options Available: - One-time purchase - Monthly subscription - Annual subscription Subscriptions will be charged through your iTunes account. For monthly or annual subscriptions, your account will be automatically renewed 24 hours before the end of the current period unless auto-renewal is turned off. After purchase, you can manage or disable auto-renewal at any time in your App Store account settings. Learn more about our terms and privacy policy: - [Terms of Use](https://stayoff.super.site/terms-of-use) - [Privacy Policy](https://stayoff.super.site/privacy-policy)

About

App Block, Time limits

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distractions and building healthier screen habits. It offers scheduled app blocking, daily time limits, and focus sessions to improve productivity and mindfulness.

Highlights
  • Scheduled app and website blocking
  • Daily time limits for app usage
  • Hard difficulty blocking with no skipping
  • Focus sessions with custom app whitelists
  • Screen time and notification tracking
  • Analysis of productive vs. distractive screen time
Features
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Flow – Take Control of Your Time Flow helps you block distractions, build better screen habits, and focus on what really matters. Whether that means finishing your work, being more present, or cutting down on endless scrolling, Flow gives you the tools to take back control. Block distractions when it counts – Scheduled blocks: Set times when specific apps and websites are automatically blocked. – Time limits: Choose how long you can use an app or website per day before it's locked. – Hard difficulty: No skipping, no turning it off—once active, the block stays in place. – Focus sessions: Block everything except the apps and websites you choose, for a fixed amount of time like 30 minutes or 1 hour. Understand your screen habits – Track your total screen time, pickups, and notifications. – See how much productive and distractive screen time you have. – Learn where your time really goes and start making changes that last. Built for real change it's a powerful, intentional tool for people who want to be more focused, more mindful, and more in control of their digital lives. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION* A Flow subscription is required to use and enjoy full access to features and content. Terms of use: https://github.com/alcaeusdevelopment/Fokus-Policies/blob/main/Terms-Of-Service.md

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
App Block, Time limits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: App Block, Time limits at 5.0 against Screen Time Control's 4.5. Screen Time Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (157 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and App Block, Time limits sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App Block, Time limits 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 157 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 days, App Block, Time limits every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screen Time Control versus App Block, Time limits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlApp Block, Time limits
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (157 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings157 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer升 徐Alcaeus Development AB

Customer experience

Screen Time Control

All ratings154 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative11.1%

App Block, Time limits

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Screen Time Control

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Crashing when adding new habits

Requested features

2 requests
  • More detailed usage analytics
  • Ability to set custom app blocklists

App Block, Time limits

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • StayOff Plus Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • StayOff Plus Annual3 variants$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • StayOff Plus Lifetime$16.99
  • StayOff Plus Lifetime3 variants$49.99
5 purchases

App Block, Time limits

Subscriptions5
  • Fokus Pro - Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Flow Pro - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Flow Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Flow Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Fokus Pro - App Blocker7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Block, Time limits free?
App Block, Time limits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Time Control or App Block, Time limits?
App Block, Time limits is rated higher. Screen Time Control averages 4.5 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while App Block, Time limits averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Screen Time Control or App Block, Time limits have ads?
App Block, Time limits shows ads; Screen Time Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or App Block, Time limits?
Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 days, and App Block, Time limits every 8 days. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and App Block, Time limits on October 22, 2026.

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