# Screen Time & App Blocker vs Monkeyless

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Time & App Blocker at free with in-app purchases against Monkeyless's subscription. Monkeyless's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time & App Blocker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Monkeyless sells 10 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 4.7 for Monkeyless. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 118 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Screen Time & App Blocker's written reviews are positive against 81% of Monkeyless's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time & App Blocker | Monkeyless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-and-app-blocker/id6737836744/reviews)** | [4.7 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkeyless-reduce-screen-time/id6741804862/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **118** |
| Positive reviews | 78.2% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 156 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Braly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637078418) | [Monkeyless](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795683119) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| 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 | $34.99 | 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


### Monkeyless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkeyless-reduce-screen-time/id6741804862)

This app helps you reduce phone addiction by incorporating mindfulness before opening distracting applications. It offers guided meditations, personalized screen time analysis, and habit-building plans to foster healthier digital habits.

**Highlights:** Meditate to unlock apps, Guided meditations, Screen time analysis, Habit building plans, Progress tracking, Micro-mindfulness exercises

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monkeyless Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monkeyless Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monkeyless Pro | $11.99 | per year |
| Monkeyless Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monkeyless Pro Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Monkeyless Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Monkeyless Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Monkeyless Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Monkeyless Pro | $72.99 | per year |
| Monkeyless Pro Annual | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time & App Blocker free?

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

### Is Monkeyless free?

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

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

Screen Time & App Blocker is rated higher. Screen Time & App Blocker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Monkeyless averages 4.7 from 118 ratings.

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

Screen Time & App Blocker shows ads; Monkeyless does not.

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

Screen Time & App Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Monkeyless every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time & App Blocker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Monkeyless on October 30, 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.*