# Screenless vs Screen Time

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Time at 100% against Screenless's 50%. Screen Time also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screenless sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Screen Time sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Time holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Screenless's written reviews are positive against 100% of Screen Time's.

Screenless ships an update every 2 weeks, Screen Time weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 14, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screenless | Screen Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenless-screen-time-focus/id6738100496/reviews) | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-break-check/id6741723570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 79 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maximillian Stabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779353472) | [CodeWerm LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795272086) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Screen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-break-check/id6741723570)

This app promotes mindful screen time by tracking usage and providing gentle nudges when sessions end, rather than outright blocking. It helps users understand their habits and make conscious choices about their digital engagement.

**Highlights:** Session-based time tracking, Automatic start and stop timers, Gentle nudges, not hard blocks, Guilt-free timer snoozing, Detailed usage statistics, Customizable session lengths and daily goals

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Yearly Early Adopter | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Yearly | $11.90 | per year |
| Unlimited Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screenless free?

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

### Is Screen Time free?

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

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

Screen Time is rated higher. Screenless averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Screen Time averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do Screenless or Screen Time have ads?

Neither Screenless nor Screen Time shows ads.

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

Screenless ships an update every 2 weeks, and Screen Time weekly. Most recently, Screenless was updated on July 14, 2026 and Screen Time on September 13, 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.*