# Screen Time Control vs App Block, Time limits

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | App Block, Time limits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-stay-off/id6736673615/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-block-time-limits-flow/id6742873866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [升 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693016656) | [Alcaeus Development AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638202818) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-stay-off/id6736673615)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StayOff Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| StayOff Plus Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| StayOff Plus Lifetime | $16.99 | one-time |
| StayOff Plus Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helps improve focus and productivity
- 🔓 Doesn't collect user data
- 💡 Encourages healthier phone habits
- 🎯 Motivates to stay on track with goals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashing issues
- 🕰️ Could be more customizable

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing when adding new habits

**Requested features**

- More detailed usage analytics
- Ability to set custom app blocklists


### App Block, Time limits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-block-time-limits-flow/id6742873866)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fokus Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Flow Pro - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Flow Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Flow Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Fokus Pro - App Blocker | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*