Screen Time Control vs Dumbphone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screen Time Control
This app helps you reclaim your focus by blocking time-wasting apps and websites. Its AI coach calls out your excuses with witty roasts, encouraging healthier screen time habits and boosting productivity.
- AI accountability coach with witty roasts
- Serious Mode for deep focus sessions
- Customizable app limits and schedules
- Block adult websites and 18+ content
- Build healthier screen time habits
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Reclaim your focus with Hush, the app blocker with an attitude. Tired of mindlessly bypassing your own rules? Our intelligent AI is here to call out your excuses with a sharp, witty roast, forcing you to think twice before you procrastinate. Hush empowers you to block time-wasting apps and build healthier screen time habits. Our powerful and customizable tools are designed to eliminate interruptions so you can supercharge your productivity and achieve your goals. Key Benefits: • Meet Your AI Accountability Coach: Having a weak moment? Our AI is your tough-love coach. It analyzes your excuses in real-time and hits you with a sharp, personalized roast to break the procrastination cycle and keep you honest. • Achieve Deep Focus: Activate "Serious Mode" to lock down your phone for intense work or study sessions. No distractions, no turning back. • Curb Bad Habits: Specifically target and set limits for the apps that drain your time and attention the most. • Customize Your Control: Whether you need scheduled blocks for work hours, daily usage limits, or quick timer-based sessions, Hush adapts to your life. • Browse Safely: Instantly block adult websites and 18+ content for a cleaner, safer digital environment. Take back control of your time and attention. Download Hush today and start building a better relationship with your phone! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Dumbphone
Transform your smartphone into a distraction-free device with a minimalist interface. Curate essential apps, block distracting ones, and gain insights into your usage patterns. Designed for digital wellness and focused productivity.
- Customizable home widget
- Curate essential apps
- Detox mode to block distractions
- Local screen time insights
- iOS Shortcuts integration
- Minimalist dark theme
- Privacy-focused local storage
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DumbPhone: Digital Minimalism Made Simple Transform your iPhone into a focused, distraction-free device Turn your smartphone into a "dumbphone" with this elegant digital wellness app. DumbPhone helps you break free from endless scrolling and app-hopping by creating a curated, minimal interface that puts you back in control. Key Features: Customizable Home Widget • Replace your cluttered home screen with a clean, organized widget • Select only the essential apps you truly need • Multiple widget sizes and customization options • Beautiful dark theme designed to reduce eye strain Essential Apps Only • Curate your digital life with just the apps that matter • Choose from categories: Essential, Productivity, Health, Communication • Quick access to Phone, Messages, Camera, Calendar, and more • Add your own custom apps when needed Detox Mode • Block access to distracting apps when you need to focus • Set up app restrictions for better digital habits • Take breaks from social media and entertainment apps • Manual control - you decide when to end detox sessions Screen Time Insights • Track your daily usage patterns locally on your device • Monitor app opens • Private tracking - your data never leaves your device Shortcuts Integration • Seamless integration with iOS Shortcuts app • Quick access to system apps like Camera, Calculator, Clock • Smart URL scheme handling for instant app launching Beautiful Design • Dark Theme: Reduce stimulation with calming dark colors • Clean Interface: Minimalist design that fights against addictive app patterns • Customizable: Adjust text size, alignment, and styling to your preferences • Native iOS: Built with SwiftUI for smooth, responsive performance Privacy First • No Tracking: We don't track your behavior or sell your data • Local Storage: All your preferences stay on your device • Transparent: Open about what data we collect (crash reports, analytics) • Minimal Permissions: Only asks for what's necessary Perfect For • Anyone wanting to reduce phone addiction • People seeking digital minimalism • Parents wanting to model healthy tech habits • Professionals needing focused work sessions • Students looking to minimize distractions Privacy Policy: https://umerahmedd.github.io/dumbphone-privacy-policy/privacy-policy.html Terms and Condition: https://umerahmedd.github.io/dumbphone-terms-and-condition/terms-conditions.html
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Verdict
Screen Time Control and Dumbphone both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Dumbphone's written reviews are positive against 60% of Screen Time Control's. Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Dumbphone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 50 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dumbphone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Screen Time Control ships an update every 9 days, Dumbphone every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen Time Control | Dumbphone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (36 ratings) — better | 4.4 (50 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36 | 50 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tabish Sheikh | Umer Ahmed |
Customer experience
Screen Time Control
Dumbphone
In-app purchases
Screen Time Control
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Yearly$24.991 Year
- Lifetime$24.99
Dumbphone
- Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Free$3.99
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