# Screen Time & App Blocker vs Aliver

Screen Time & App Blocker and Aliver both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Screen Time & App Blocker's written reviews are positive against 22% of Aliver's. Screen Time & App Blocker also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Aliver's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 79). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time & App Blocker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Aliver sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Screen Time & App Blocker against 4.8 for Aliver. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aliver has 1.4K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Screen Time & App Blocker's written reviews are positive against 22% of Aliver's.

Screen Time & App Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, Aliver monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time & App Blocker | Aliver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-and-app-blocker/id6737836744/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aliver-screen-time-control/id6741529047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 79 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Braly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637078418) | [Reface Europe UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679743976) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time & App Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-and-app-blocker/id6737836744)

Take control of your digital life and boost productivity. Block distracting apps and notifications, set personal goals, and track your usage to build healthier habits and achieve more.

**Highlights:** Focus Mode to block apps and notifications, App blocking for time-wasting apps, Personal goal setting for screen time and productivity, Usage tracking with weekly reports, Reminders and alerts for time limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyScreen Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| MyScreen Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| MyScreen Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| MyScreen Premium | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with productivity and focus
- 👍 Customizable app blocking
- 🔒 Effective at limiting screen time
- 💡 Useful for ADHD and phone addiction
- 👍 Affordable and good value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app freezes and glitches
- 💡 Could use more customization options for schedules
- 🔍 Unclear how to use all features

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes at launch on bad connections
- Can't always override blocked apps

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed scheduling options
- Improve tutorial and onboarding experience
- Introduce a dark mode option


### Aliver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aliver-screen-time-control/id6741529047)

This app helps you reduce screen time and build healthier digital habits without deleting your favorite applications. It offers features like app blocking, screen time tracking, and daily routines to help you focus, reduce stress, and improve sleep.

**Highlights:** Reduce screen time, App blocking, Screen time tracking, Build mindful habits, Daily routines, Focus deeper

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aliver PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Aliver PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Aliver PRO | $14.99 | per month |
| Aliver PRO | $44.99 | per year |
| Aliver PRO | $59.99 | per year |
| Aliver PRO | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app
- 👍 Helped build muscle

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced to pay money
- 💰 Unnecessary billing
- 💰 Paywall
- 💰 You have to pay for the pro version

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't get past pay wall
- Couldn't even get into the app
- Paywall issues

**Requested features**

- Make an app more people can use without paying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time & App Blocker free?

Screen Time & App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Aliver free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time & App Blocker or Aliver?

Aliver is rated higher. Screen Time & App Blocker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Aliver averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Screen Time & App Blocker or Aliver have ads?

Both Screen Time & App Blocker and Aliver show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time & App Blocker or Aliver?

Screen Time & App Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Aliver monthly. Most recently, Screen Time & App Blocker was updated on October 14, 2026 and Aliver on October 20, 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.*