Screen Time Control vs JumpScroll
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 break phone addiction and regain focus with a fun, gamified approach. It allows you to set custom focus sessions, lock distracting apps, and track your progress with insightful reports. A motivational mascot provides encouragement and gentle reminders to keep you on track.
- Custom focus sessions
- App locking with customizable modes
- Motivational mascot for engagement
- Screen time reports and analytics
- Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration
- Privacy-focused using Screen Time API
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Finally, an app (that is not boring but fun!) that actually helps you break free from phone addiction. Meet Lok, your screen time manager, just like a tiger mom. Sick of mindless scrolling stealing your day? LockedIn is your ultimate screen time coach, designed to help students, professionals, and anyone battling phone addiction regain focus and productivity. Our cheeky mascot, Lok, is your personal cheerleader, dishing out witty nudges or sassy scolds to keep you on track. With 93% of users saving 1h 45m from doomscrolling in distracting apps, LockedIn empowers you to crush distractions, ace your goals, and stop the brainrot! Key features: • Custom Focus Sessions: Choose apps to lock, like TikTok or Instagram, and set session times to create distraction-free zones for studying, working, or relaxing. • Customisable Lock Modes: Easy lets you pause or stop sessions for flexibility; Hard throws up barriers with Lok’s playful “Are you sure?” prompts; Complete locks apps tight, no exceptions. • Lok's Motivation: Like a quirky friend, Lok celebrates your wins with encouragement or gets mock-angry when you waver, making focus fun and guilt-free. • Elegant Screen Time Reports: Dive into sleek, easy-to-read stats to track your phone use, spot patterns, and celebrate progress toward less screen time. • Live Activities & Dynamic Island: Stay in the zone with real-time focus session updates right on your iPhone’s lock screen or Dynamic Island for seamless motivation. • Privacy First: LockedIn uses Apple’s Screen Time API, keeping all data on your device for a secure, private experience that’s quick to set up. Invest in yourself, save your grades, and stop the brainrot from doomscrolling. Download LockedIn now to master your focus and reclaim your time! * Some of the mentioned features require a LockedIn Pro Subscription. • Terms of Service: https://lockedin.tech/terms • Privacy Policy: https://lockedin.tech/privacy • Apple’s End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
JumpScroll
Transform screen time into fitness gains by completing exercises to unlock scrolling minutes. This app helps break phone addiction by creating a positive feedback loop, encouraging physical activity to earn digital access and build healthier habits.
- Exercise-based app timer
- Unlock screen time with pushups/squats
- Pose detection for rep counting
- Smart app blocker
- Fitness gamification and progress tracking
- Digital wellbeing tools and screen time reports
- Supportive community and challenges
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Turn your screen time addiction into fitness gains! JumpScroll is the revolutionary app that trades pushups for scrolling time - making you look more attractive while breaking your phone addiction. > The Problem: You're wasting YEARS of your life doomscrolling. Studies show the average person spends 5-6 hours daily on their phone. That's 10+ years of your life mindlessly scrolling TikTok, Instagram, and social media. Time you'll never get back. > The Solution: Exercise unlocks screen time. JumpScroll flips your dopamine addiction on its head. Want to scroll? Do pushups first. One pushup = one minute of app time. It's that simple. You'll build an athletic physique while naturally reducing screen time. > Real Results Our Users Experience: - Lost weight and gained muscle from daily pushups - Reduced screen time by 3-4 hours per day - Better sleep, focus, and mental clarity - Replaced social media addiction with fitness habits - More confidence from looking and feeling better > KEY FEATURES: >> Exercise-Based App Timer - Set time limits on any app - Unlock minutes through push-ups, squats, lunges, jumping jacks, diamond push-ups, squat holds, and situps - Can't cheat - we use pose detection to count reps >> Smart App Blocker - Block social media and addictive apps - Screen time control that actually works >> Guided Workouts - Bodyweight, weight training, and recovery / stretching in the Fitness tab - Earn extra app time as you complete them >> Build the Habit - Level up step by step through your Journey - Maintain workout streaks and track your progress - Unlock collectibles and rewards as you go >> Apple Health + Widgets - Earn minutes from your daily steps via Apple Health - Track your streak from your lock screen and home screen >> Digital Wellbeing Tools - Detailed screen time reports - See how much exercise you've earned - Set goals and crush them - Dopamine detox made fun >> Supportive Community - Join thousands glowing up together - Weekly fitness challenges - Share progress and stay motivated > Perfect For: - Anyone struggling with social media addiction - People who procrastinate with their phone - Those wanting to get fit but lacking motivation - Students needing better focus - Professionals seeking productivity - Anyone with ADHD struggling with phone distractions > The Science: Research shows that pairing an unwanted behavior (excessive screen time) with a desired behavior (exercise) is the most effective way to build lasting habits. JumpScroll leverages this psychological principle to transform your relationship with both your phone and your fitness. > Join the Movement: Stop letting social media companies profit from your addiction. Take back control of your time, health, and life. Download JumpScroll today and join our Discord community of people committed to glowing up together. Make the switch. Download JumpScroll now. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION* A JumpScroll SUBSCRIPTION is required to use and enjoy full access to features and content. If you choose a JumpScroll subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple Account after the free trial ends. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your Apple Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. From Apple Account settings you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your Apple Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your trial ends, the remaining free trial period will be forfeited when your purchase is confirmed. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://jayvennhan.wixsite.com/apps/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Time Control at freemium against JumpScroll's subscription. Screen Time Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). JumpScroll's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and JumpScroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JumpScroll has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 days, JumpScroll weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Screen Time Control | JumpScroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.6 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris CHAN Chi Him | Jayven Nhan |
Customer experience
Screen Time Control
JumpScroll
In-app purchases
Screen Time Control
- LockedIn Pro$4.991 Month
- LockedIn Pro$9.991 Year
- LockedIn Pro$12.991 Year
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- LockedIn Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Emergency Unlock$1.99
JumpScroll
- JumpScroll$14.991 Month
- JumpScroll$29.991 Year
- JumpScroll$59.991 Year
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