Screen Time Control vs Regain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
Regain
This app helps you manage your digital habits by blocking distracting applications and tracking your usage. Set daily goals, use focus timers, and receive reminders to encourage mindful productivity and a better balance between your online and offline life.
- App Blocker
- Focus Timer (Pomodoro)
- Screen Time Tracker
- Daily Goals
- Break Reminders
- Whitelists & Lock Mode
- Widgets
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Regain helps you take control of your screen time and focus on what truly matters. Designed with intention and simplicity, it empowers you to create balance between your digital life and real life. With powerful tools and a calming design, Regain makes it easy to stay mindful and productive throughout your day. Key Features: App Blocker - Stay focused by blocking distracting apps when you need to concentrate. Focus Timer - Use customizable Pomodoro sessions to build deep work habits. Screen Time Tracker - Get insights into your daily app usage and identify time-wasting patterns. Daily Goals - Set personal screen-time goals and track your progress. Break Reminders - Receive gentle reminders to pause, breathe, and recharge. Whitelists & Lock Mode - Keep access to only what's essential, with optional lock protection. Widgets & Minimal Design - Access focus tools directly from your Home Screen. Regain is more than a productivity app it's a mindful companion to help you live intentionally and make every moment count. Privacy Policy: https://sponge-tugboat-107.notion.site/Regain-Privacy-Policy- 273ca28ad2118035b92ae25a26af7f45 Terms of Service: https://sponge-tugboat-107.notion.site/Regain-Terms-of-Use-273ca28ad21180f68157f127e09c4b6f
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Verdict
Screen Time Control and Regain both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Regain's written reviews are positive against 81% of Screen Time Control's. Screen Time Control's advantage is ratings volume (157 vs 30). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Regain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Control has 157 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 91% of Regain's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 days, Regain every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen Time Control | Regain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (157 ratings) — better | 4.3 (30 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 157 — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 升 徐 | Unikwork Systems LLP |
Customer experience
Screen Time Control
Regain
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
Regain
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Screen Time Control
- StayOff Plus Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- StayOff Plus Annual3 variants$9.991 Year
- StayOff Plus Lifetime$16.99
- StayOff Plus Lifetime3 variants$49.99
Regain
- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Questions
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