Comparison

Reduce Screen Time vs Reduce

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reduce Screen Time

Features
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Screeno helps you take control of your screen time—on your terms. Build healthier digital habits with simple, powerful tools designed to reduce distractions and increase focus, without overcomplicating your day. Main Features: Create smart usage limits Set daily limits for individual apps or entire categories. Screeno keeps track in the background, helping you stay aware and in control of how you spend your time. Block apps when you need to focus Instantly block selected apps whenever you want—perfect for deep work, studying, or taking a break from distractions. No schedules required. Focus starts when you decide. Track your screen time View clear daily and weekly screen-time insights. Understand your usage patterns across apps and categories and make better decisions over time. Screeno is built with privacy in mind and works seamlessly with Apple’s Screen Time system—no accounts, just meaningful control. Spend less time scrolling. Spend more time living—with Screeno. App offers renewable subscritpions to unlock premium features. For the terms of service, visit: https://karolis.tech/terms/screeno/ For the privacy policy, visit: https://karolis.tech/policies/screeno/

About

Reduce

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Take back your focus. Reduce helps you block distracting apps, build daily focus streaks, and reclaim hours of your day - powered by Apple's native Screen Time technology. - FOCUS SESSIONS - Start a session and Reduce blocks your most distracting apps at the system level. Choose your duration, pick your blocklist, and get to work. No willpower required - blocked apps stay blocked until your session ends. - DUMB PHONE MODE - Turn your iPhone into a dumb phone with one tap. Only essential apps stay accessible - everything else is blocked. Perfect for deep work, family time, or a complete digital detox. - DAILY GOALS & STREAKS - Set a daily focus goal and watch your progress with a visual ring. Build a streak by hitting your goal every day - don't break the chain. - LIVE ACTIVITY - See your active session on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Always know how much focus time is left without opening the app. - RECURRING BLOCKS - Schedule daily blocks to automatically restrict apps during work hours, study time, or bedtime. Set it once and your blocks activate on their own. - KEY FEATURES - • Block specific apps or entire categories • Focus Mode: block distractions, keep everything else • Dumb Phone Mode: allow only essential apps • Session durations from 15 minutes to 3 hours • Daily focus goal with visual progress ring • Streak tracking to stay motivated • Live Activity on Dynamic Island & Lock Screen • Scheduled recurring daily blocks • System-level blocking via Apple Screen Time • Privacy-first: all data stays on your device - SUBSCRIPTION - Reduce is free with Focus Sessions, daily goals, and streak tracking. Upgrade to Reduce Pro to unlock Dumb Phone Mode, longer sessions, and recurring blocks. Terms of Use: https://reducescreentime.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://reducescreentime.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Reduce Screen Time4 screens
Reduce4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Reduce at 18.0 against Reduce Screen Time's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reduce Screen Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Reduce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Reduce Screen Time versus Reduce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReduce Screen TimeReduce
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarolis RaiselisApphaze

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Reduce Screen Time

Subscriptions2
  • Screeno Premium Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Screeno Premium Year7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Reduce

Subscriptions2
  • Reduce Pro Weely7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Reduce Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Reduce Screen Time free?
Reduce Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reduce free?
Reduce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reduce Screen Time or Reduce have ads?
Neither Reduce Screen Time nor Reduce shows ads.

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