# Screen Time Control vs Friends67

The clearest difference is rating: Friends67 at 5.0 against Screen Time Control's 4.5. Screen Time Control's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Friends67 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Friends67 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Control has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, Friends67 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | Friends67 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-inscreen/id6737131495/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friends67-screen-time-control/id6777041741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vaibhav Negi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747178744) | [Derya Janina Ay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896599818) |

## 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 |


### Friends67

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friends67-screen-time-control/id6777041741)

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by involving friends in your daily limits. When you exceed your app usage, you must send a selfie to friends for accountability, or they must approve unlock requests in hardcore mode.

**Highlights:** Social accountability for app limits, Selfie verification for exceeding time, Friend approval for unlocks (Hardcore Mode), Customizable daily app limits, Scheduled Downtime for focus, Group sessions for shared blocking, Emergency Tokens for critical access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

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

### Is Friends67 free?

Friends67 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Control or Friends67?

Friends67 is rated higher. Screen Time Control averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Friends67 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Screen Time Control or Friends67 have ads?

Neither Screen Time Control nor Friends67 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Friends67?

Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, and Friends67 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on September 21, 2026 and Friends67 on October 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.*