Comparison

Screen Time Control vs Resist Together

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 digital life by managing screen time, blocking distractions, and boosting productivity. It offers features like app limits, scheduled blocking, and a Pomodoro timer to improve focus and mental well-being.

Highlights
  • Set daily app and website limits
  • Schedule app blocking
  • Limit social media scrolling
  • Pomodoro timer for focus
  • Track productivity and minimize distractions
  • Personalized customization options
Features
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Don’t let your smartphone take over you! With HeadUp, you will be in full control of your digital life. Keep your distractions at bay. Be packed with productivity. Reach a balance, enjoy and benefit from your digital well-being.  Unlock the Benefits of a Balanced Digital Well-Being Your smartphone must work for you but not the other way around. With our app, it's all about making tech serve you better. * Save Time from Less Screen Time: * Say goodbye to endless scrolling * Spend more time with people who matter * Experience the freedom of having extra time for work, hobbies, self-care, etc. * Become Less Distracted: * Say hello to focused days * Stay focused on what truly matters * Enjoy a distraction-free environment * Be More Productive: * Manage your screen time and boost your efficiency * Achieve more in less time with focused, uninterrupted work sessions. * Set and reach your goals with Promodoro * Improve Your Mental Health: * Cut down your screen-time overload  * Reduce your stress and anxiety * Enjoy calmer mind Features that HeadUp Provides at Your Fingertips * App Limits: Set daily limits for your screen time (either or both for apps and website surfing). Get alerts or app blocking when you exceed these limits. * Scheduled Blocking: Set an app blocking schedule, block apps at specified times or even days, and control distractions. * Scrolling Limit: Set daily and one-time limits for  social media and control how long you spend on them. * Pomodoro Timer: Boost your focus with the Pomodoro technique. Break tasks into manageable chunks, set a timer, and complete these tasks at your best. * Progress Tracker: Visualize your productivity and minimize distractions with clear, insightful stats. Feel secure: Data Safety is Our Priority Your data is personal and only yours. With HeadUp, you can rest assured of top-notch privacy. Your information is protected from anyone else, including the developers. And we ensure it will always stay that way. Customize Your HeadUp – Your Key to Digital Well-Being HeadUp is all about personalization and customization. Benefit with its flexible settings and fine tuning. Tailor its features to fit your lifestyle and your goals.  So, do you want to transform your digital life? Download HeadUp Now and take full control of your screen time. Block distractions. Achieve goals. HeadUp is here to support you every step of the way! SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION* A HeadUp Premium subscription is required for full access to all features and content. When you subscribe, the payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. You can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal at any time in your account settings. If you start a subscription before your free trial ends, any remaining trial period will be forfeited once your purchase is confirmed. TERMS AND PRIVACY* https://headup-app.com/privacy https://headup-app.com/terms

About

Resist Together

This app introduces a brief pause before you access social media, helping you regain focus and reduce usage. It offers features to track your progress, monitor time saved, and connect with friends also using the app.

Highlights
  • Breathing screen before social media access
  • Progress tracking for daily/weekly resists
  • Estimate of time reclaimed
  • Community feature to see friends resisting
  • Fast setup via Apple Shortcuts
  • User autonomy with no hard blocks
Features
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Save time and quit doomscrolling with Resist. Resist blocks your most distracting apps with a "Resist Screen", which gives you a chance to Resist. Resist users save up to 67% of total screen time after 3 weeks. FEATURES - Resist screen: appears before a protected app opens. You choose how long you hold. - Time saved: each resist counts as 3 minutes back, shown by day and by week. - Journey: levels that move as your resists add up. - Community: your friends' resists, and where you stand worldwide. PRO - Protect every app, not just one - Night Mode: your apps stay closed from 9pm to 8am - Block Mode: pick a length. Your apps stay closed and you can't stop it early - Time Limit: cap how long an app gets in one sitting, then get a notification or a full-screen stop - App Switching: Resist notices when you're moving between apps for work and offers to step aside for a few minutes BACKGROUNDS Two optional purchasable packs change how your Resist screen looks. SETUP Under a minute, with Apple Shortcuts. FREE AND PRO Free protects one app. Pro protects all of them and adds everything above. 7 days free, then it renews yearly. Cancel any time. Prefer not to subscribe? Lifetime access is available as a single payment. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
Resist Together4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Time Control at 5.0 against Resist Together's 3.0. Resist Together's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Resist Together sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Resist Together's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update every 6 days, Resist Together every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Time Control versus Resist Together: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlResist Together
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIRRORHUB MCHJAdrien Long

Customer experience

Screen Time Control

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Resist Together

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions9
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 credit$0.49
6 purchases

Resist Together

Subscriptions3
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Resist Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • Backgrounds Colors$2.99
  • Backgrounds Illustrations$6.99
  • Resist Pro Lifetime Offer$39.99

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Resist Together free?
Resist Together is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Time Control or Resist Together?
Screen Time Control is rated higher. Screen Time Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Resist Together averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Screen Time Control or Resist Together have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor Resist Together shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Resist Together?
Screen Time Control ships an update every 6 days, and Resist Together every 9 days. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Resist Together on October 31, 2026.

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