Screen Time Control vs Life Hack Reminder
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)
Life Hack Reminder
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Life Hack Reminderは、「今の自分に本当に効くライフハック」だけを、忘れず・しつこくなく思い出させるためのアプリです。 人生で大事なことほど、忙しくなるとすぐ忘れてしまう。 ToDoや名言のストックではなく、"自分専用の言葉・コツ・型"を「思い出せる形で育てる」ことに特化しています。 【3つのコンテンツ】 ・Life Cards(モチベ・格言・決意) 画像+短い言葉で構成される「刺さるカード」。 通知をタップすると、画像と言葉をドーンと表示して、気持ちや視点を上げます。 ・Nudges(人生のコツ・注意喚起) 「慌ててる時ほど呼吸を深く」「会話で焦ったら一呼吸」など、 日常で忘れがちなコツを一行メモとして保存できます。 ・Playbooks(状況別の型・攻略手順) 「こういうときはこう動く」という行動の型を、最大7ステップの手順として整理。 詳細メモで背景やポイントも書き留められます。 ※この3つは機能の違いではなく、「思い出させる」という同じ目的に対する表現の違いです。 【思い出させ方】 ・ローカル通知(毎日9:00/14:00) 朝と昼過ぎの1日2回、その日の1枚を端末内のローカル通知でお届け。 通知をタップすると、該当するLife Card/Nudge/Playbookの詳細画面がすぐ開きます。 ・反応で「育つ/退役する」仕組み 表示のあとで「役に立った?」と短くフィードバック。 YESが多いものは定期的・長期で出続け、NOが多いものは表示間隔が伸び、やがて削除/退役の候補になります。 「溜めるほど偉いメモ」ではなく、「今の自分に効くものだけが残っていく」ように自動で入れ替わっていきます。 【その他】 ・データはすべて端末内に保存され、サーバーには送信されません。 ・ライフハックを増やすより、「今の自分に合う少数を入れ替えながら育てていく」思想で設計されています。 忙しい毎日の中でも、「大事だと思っていたこと」を自然に思い出し直せるように。 Life Hack Reminderで、自分だけのライフハックを少しずつ育てていってください。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Life Hack Reminder at none against Screen Time Control's 8. Life Hack Reminder also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Life Hack Reminder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 days, Life Hack Reminder every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen Time Control | Life Hack Reminder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (157 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 157 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 升 徐 | KENTA MURAKAMI |
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
Life Hack Reminder
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
Life Hack Reminder
No in-app purchases
Questions
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