# Screen Time Control vs Lectern

Screen Time Control and Lectern are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Lectern sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | Lectern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-headup/id6736939821/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIRRORHUB MCHJ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802826489) | [Faba Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771055623) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-headup/id6736939821)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 credit | $0.49 | one-time |


### Lectern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lectern-text-to-speech-reader/id6811200281)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lectern Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Lectern Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lectern Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lectern free?

Lectern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Screen Time Control or Lectern have ads?

Neither Screen Time Control nor Lectern shows ads.

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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.*