Comparison

Screen Time Control vs DoomGuard

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

This app helps you limit screen time and reduce distractions by locking distracting apps until you step outside and walk in the sun. It uses habit psychology to make healthier choices effortless, promoting focus, energy, and better sleep by syncing with your circadian rhythm.

Highlights
  • Limit screen time without shame
  • Delay distracting apps until sunlight exposure
  • Unlock apps by stepping outside
  • Real-time unlocks via selfie
  • Private by design, on-device data
  • Gentle celebrations and mood boosts
Features
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Control your screen time before it controls you. Every morning, before you’ve even seen the sun, you’re already scrolling. Sunlock helps you limit screen time, reduce distractions, and start your day with focus, energy, and calm. Sunlock isn’t just a timer or tracker. How It Works Your chosen apps stay locked until you: 1. Step outside 2. Walk in the sun Unlock your apps and your nervous system. It’s a one-tap morning ritual that locks your most distracting apps until you’ve done one of the best things you can do for your energy, focus, and sleep: get sunlight before screenlight. Why It Works Forget willpower and guilt. Sunlock uses proven habit psychology to: • Interrupt default behaviour • Make the better choice feel effortless Feel the Difference • Start your day with intention, not impulse • No more hours lost to autopilot scrolling • Sleep better by syncing with your circadian rhythm • Rebuild focus and calm within a week • Turn screen time control into a habit you enjoy Key Features • Limit Screen Time Without Shame: No streaks. No guilt. Just soft, mindful boundaries • App Time Limit With Purpose: Delay Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or any app until you Sunlock • Light Before Likes: Get sunlight within 60 minutes of waking for maximum benefit • Real-Time Unlocks: Selfie outside in sun or nature, unlock instantly • Gentle Celebrations: Uplifting quotes, insights, and mood boosts • Private by Design: No tracking. 100% on-device Join the Movement Sunlight before screenlight. Circadian rhythm before the algorithm. Privacy First Your habits are yours. Sunlock never stores your data in the cloud. We never share it. Ever. Reclaim your mornings, and your attention. It’s time to Sunlock. Take control, limit screen time, and start your day on your terms.

About

DoomGuard

Features
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You open THAT APP for a second. Forty minutes later, you're still there. DoomGuard is the screen time app that catches you mid-scroll — not before, not after, but while a quick check is turning into a spiral. Like a friend who says "hey, you're doing it again" at exactly the right moment. No hard blocks. No app bans. Just a nudge, in a voice you actually picked. YOUR RHYTHM, YOUR RULES Forget "45 minutes a day." Open your apps as often as you like — DoomGuard nudges you by frequency, not a daily cap. Every reopen counts on its own, so the 15th check of the day gets caught too. iOS Screen Time just adds up your whole day and pings you once. We watch the session you're actually in. CHOOSE YOUR PERSONA Pick the voice that gets through to you. Standard stays steady and clear. Roast calls you out. Cyberpunk glitches you back to reality. Zen brings you back to center. YOUR SCHEDULE, YOUR APPS Go Premium for stricter evenings and lighter weekends. Guard unlimited apps, set Morning / Afternoon / Evening windows, split weekdays from weekends, and see detailed session insights. TAKE A REAL BREAK Put your phone down for 10 minutes and we treat your next scroll as a fresh start — no instant nudge. We call it Rollover. We're not punishing you for stepping away. DoomGuard is for self-aware people who use social media for work, inspiration, and connection — but know when it's tipping into a doomscrolling spiral. Terms of Use: https://doomguardapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://doomguardapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
DoomGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Screen Time Control at none against DoomGuard's 2. Screen Time Control also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DoomGuard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Screen Time Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update every 8 days, DoomGuard every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Time Control versus DoomGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlDoomGuard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperqalvappsPARTICULAS EPICAS, LDA

In-app purchases

None

Screen Time Control

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DoomGuard

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Access7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DoomGuard free?
DoomGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Control or DoomGuard have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor DoomGuard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or DoomGuard?
Screen Time Control ships an update every 8 days, and DoomGuard every 5 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and DoomGuard on October 31, 2026.

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