Comparison

Reduce Screen Time vs Screen Time Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 timeβ€”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 wantβ€”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 systemβ€”no accounts, just meaningful control. Spend less time scrolling. Spend more time livingβ€”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

Screen Time Control

Features
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Take back your screen time with ScreenPup, a playful focus blocker that helps you spend less time inside the apps you open by accident. Start focus sessions, block distracting apps, set daily limits, schedule screen-free windows, and track your progress with real usage reports. ScreenPup is built for people who want fewer compulsive pickups, less doomscrolling, better sleep, and more time back in their day. What You Get - Focus sessions that block distracting apps while you work, study, or reset - App Lock to limit how often certain apps can be opened each day - Daily time limits for the apps that drain the most attention - Smart schedules for mornings, deep work, wind-down, and bedtime - Limited unlocks and breaks so you can stay flexible without losing control - Real screen time reports with weekly and monthly trends - Focus score, streaks, pickups, and top app insights - Personalized onboarding based on your habits and goals - Reminders and progress signals to help you stay consistent Private & Secure ScreenPup uses your device's Screen Time and usage permissions to power blocking, schedules, and reports. Your focus controls are designed to run on your phone, and ScreenPup does not need access to the specific content you view inside apps. *Note: All features described above require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.screenpup.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.screenpup.app/privacy

Screenshots

Reduce Screen Time4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Reduce Screen Time at none against Screen Time Control's shown. Screen Time Control's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Reduce Screen Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reduce Screen Time ships an update fortnightly, Screen Time Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Reduce Screen Time versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReduce Screen TimeScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarolis RaiselisSoleia Technologies (OPC) Private Limited

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

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • ScreenPup Premium Monthly V23 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • ScreenPup Premium Yearly V23 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Reduce Screen Time free?
Reduce Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reduce Screen Time or Screen Time Control have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; Reduce Screen Time does not.
Which is updated more often, Reduce Screen Time or Screen Time Control?
Reduce Screen Time ships an update fortnightly, and Screen Time Control every 4 days. Most recently, Reduce Screen Time was updated on September 17, 2026 and Screen Time Control on September 9, 2026.

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