# Screen Time vs LifeShelf

The clearest difference is rating: LifeShelf at 5.0 against Screen Time's 4.3. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LifeShelf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LifeShelf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time | LifeShelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-break-check/id6741723570/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeshelf/id6799788710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CodeWerm LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795272086) | [Fnu Shabana Sulthana Begum](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795759852) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### LifeShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeshelf/id6799788710)

This app consolidates all your saved content, from links and photos to notes and files, into a single, searchable timeline. It intelligently finds items by meaning, even text within images, and offers features like checklists and reminders. Designed for privacy, your data stays on your device unless you opt for iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Unified timeline for all saved content, Intelligent search by meaning and keywords, Extracts text from photos and screenshots, Checklists with section titles, Reminders for tasks, Private by design, no account needed, Optional iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited LifeShelf | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time free?

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

### Is LifeShelf free?

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

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

LifeShelf is rated higher. Screen Time averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while LifeShelf averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Screen Time or LifeShelf have ads?

Neither Screen Time nor LifeShelf shows ads.

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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.*