Comparison

Screen Time Control vs LockTag

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

LockTag

Features
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LockTagは、衝動買いやアプリの使いすぎを「物理的に」抑えるセルフコントロールアプリです。 ■ 特長 ・制限したいアプリ(買い物・SNS・動画・ゲームなど)をスクリーンタイムでロック ・解除は、現実のNFCタグをかざした時だけ。冷蔵庫や玄関など「ちょっと不便な場所」に貼れば、衝動にブレーキ ・承認者(家族・恋人・友人)の許可で解除する使い方も選べます ・家族グループの誰か1人が承認すればOK、という設定も可能 ■ こんな人に ・ネットショッピングやSNSをつい開きすぎてしまう ・自分の意志だけでは止めにくい ・誰かに見守ってもらいながら習慣を変えたい ■ プライバシー ・制限対象アプリの情報は端末内にのみ保存され、サーバーには送られません ・広告・トラッキングはありません ※ アプリの制限にはiPhoneのスクリーンタイム機能の許可が必要です。 ※ NFC解除には市販のNFCタグ(NTAG213など)が必要です。

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
LockTag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LockTag at none against Screen Time Control's 8. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. LockTag asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Screen Time Control versus LockTag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlLockTag
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (157 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings157 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer升 徐Rei Komatsu

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

LockTag

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
None

LockTag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockTag free?
LockTag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Time Control or LockTag have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor LockTag shows ads.

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