# Screen Time Control vs Screenless

Screen Time Control and Screenless both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 50% of Screenless's. Screen Time Control also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Screenless sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. 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 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 50% of Screenless's.

Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, Screenless every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | Screenless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-inscreen/id6737131495/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenless-screen-time-focus/id6738100496/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vaibhav Negi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747178744) | [Maximillian Stabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779353472) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-inscreen/id6737131495)

This app promotes mindful screen time usage by prompting regular reflection and offering optional focus sessions. It guides users toward healthier digital habits through awareness and subtle nudges, rather than strict blocking. Data is kept private on the device.

**Highlights:** Mindful screen time prompts, Optional focus sessions, Daily activity notifications, App blocking for routines, Privacy-focused data storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inscreen (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Inscreen (Monthly for Family) | $3.99 | per month |
| Inscreen (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Inscreen (Yearly for Family) | $29.99 | per year |
| Inscreen (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Inscreen (Lifetime for Family) | $59.99 | one-time |


### Screenless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenless-screen-time-focus/id6738100496)

This app helps you regain control of your digital habits by blocking distracting applications and setting usage limits. It offers features like app time limits, opening restrictions, and scheduled blocking to foster focus and productivity.

**Highlights:** App usage time limits, App opening restrictions, Mindful app opening delays, Scheduled app blocking, Instant app blocking sessions, Screen time streak challenges, Deep focus mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan (Family) | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan (Family) | $56.99 | per year |
| Screenless Two Weeks | Free | one-time |
| Screenless Forever | $17.99 | one-time |
| Screenless Forever (Family) | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

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

### Is Screenless free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Control or Screenless?

Screen Time Control is rated higher. Screen Time Control averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Screenless averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Screen Time Control nor Screenless shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Screenless?

Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, and Screenless every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on September 21, 2026 and Screenless on July 14, 2026.

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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.*