# Screen Time Limit vs Rewired

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Rewired at 1.4K against Screen Time Limit's 12. On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Limit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Rewired sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Limit against 4.8 for Rewired. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rewired has 1.4K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Screen Time Limit ships an update every 8 days, Rewired every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Limit | Rewired |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-limit-disconnect/id6744035362/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewired-screen-time-blocker/id6757408525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thom Kamphuis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805660875) | [DARYA KOSTYUCHEK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866715149) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Limit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-limit-disconnect/id6744035362)

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by setting clear boundaries. It combines app blocking, customizable schedules, and simple insights to minimize distractions during work, study, or relaxation. Take back your time and reduce impulse checking with this minimalist screen time companion.

**Highlights:** App blocking by category or individual app, Customizable focus sprints and longer blocks, Daily and weekly scheduling for routines, Insightful dashboard for usage patterns, Minimalist and simple user interface, Scheduled downtime for calmer evenings

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### Rewired

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewired-screen-time-blocker/id6757408525)

This app helps combat digital fatigue and screen addiction by rewarding real-life activities with tokens. Earn tokens through healthy habits to unlock screen time guilt-free, fostering focus and discipline.

**Highlights:** Brainrot recovery system, Earn tokens by recharging your brain, Spend tokens on screen time, AI-verified habit completion, 3D brain mascot and health meter, Built-in focus tools

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Full Access (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Full Access (1 Year) | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Limit free?

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

### Is Rewired free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Limit or Rewired?

Rewired is rated higher. Screen Time Limit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Rewired averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Screen Time Limit or Rewired have ads?

Neither Screen Time Limit nor Rewired shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time Limit or Rewired?

Screen Time Limit ships an update every 8 days, and Rewired every 9 days. Most recently, Screen Time Limit was updated on October 30, 2026 and Rewired on November 9, 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.*