Comparison

Screen Time Control vs Amethyst Authenticator

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 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
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Inscreen is more than a screen time tracker. Inscreen helps you pause and reflect on your screen time at regular intervals throughout the day. Designed for simplicity and privacy, Inscreen has minimal features and a zero learning curve, helping you get started quickly. ⏵ HOW IS INSCREEN DIFFERENT? Unlike other screen time apps that completely block access, Inscreen draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you recognize your screen time habits through regular prompts and inculcate healthier behaviours without restrictions. ⏵ WHY IT WORKS? We tap into a few key psychological principles and behavioural patterns. Here’s why it works: - Awareness = Better Choices: Regular reminders to ask whether you're on your phone intentionally, encouraging healthier choices. - Guiding, not controlling: Instead of strict limits, scheduled subtle nudges to guide you toward mindful decisions, without the frustration of restrictions. - Accountability: Weekly progress, actionable insights and daily notifications leading to lasting behaviour changes. - Low barrier to entry: No drastic changes or restrictions, making it easy to integrate into daily life and gradually adjust over time. ⏵ FEATURES - Alerts to be intentional about your screen time. - Focus sessions to completely block distracting apps for a set routine, say, during work or winding down at night. - Strict daily limits to keep your screen time in control. - Notifications that help you track your daily activity. - Secure and private. All your data stays on your device. ⏵ HOW DOES THE SETUP WORK? 1. Choose the distracting apps or categories. 2. Set a daily limit. 3. Set up focus sessions (optional). ⏵ FINANCIAL AID We’re on a mission to solve phone addiction and distraction. We’re determined to help everyone. Our Financial Aid program offers a free 1 year subscription to individuals who are financially stretched but are in need. The link to apply is in the app. ⏵ ABOUT Inscreen is self-funded and run by two independent developers — Preet and Vaibhav. ⏵ LINKS Privacy Policy: https://github.com/theinscreenapp/ios/blob/main/privacy.md. Terms: https://github.com/theinscreenapp/ios/blob/main/terms.md. Support: https://github.com/theinscreenapp/ios/blob/main/support.md.

About

Amethyst Authenticator

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Amethyst Authenticator is Part of the Amethyst Family. You can access and manage your credentials in the iOS App and later also on macOS and in the Amethyst Browser.

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
Amethyst Authenticator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Amethyst Authenticator at none against Screen Time Control's 6. Amethyst Authenticator also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Amethyst Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, Amethyst Authenticator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Time Control versus Amethyst Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlAmethyst Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVaibhav NegiMia Lina Koring

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions4
  • Inscreen (Monthly)3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Inscreen (Monthly for Family)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Inscreen (Yearly)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Inscreen (Yearly for Family)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Inscreen (Lifetime)$29.99
  • Inscreen (Lifetime for Family)$59.99
None

Amethyst Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Amethyst Authenticator free?
Amethyst Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Time Control or Amethyst Authenticator have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor Amethyst Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Amethyst Authenticator?
Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, and Amethyst Authenticator every 3 days. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on September 21, 2026 and Amethyst Authenticator on October 7, 2026.

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