Comparison

ScreenTimer Use App with Timer vs TimeX

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

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About

ScreenTimer Use App with Timer

This app helps you manage your screen time by setting immediate timers for app usage. It offers features like daily budgets, app-specific limits, and enforced blocking to prevent overuse and reclaim focus.

Highlights
  • Set time limits before opening any app
  • Daily screen time budget
  • App usage timers
  • Enforced screen shield blocking
  • Smart reminders before timer ends
  • AI-powered app usage control (Pro)
Features
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Ever opened a social media app planning to spend just 5 minutes—only to lose hours? A kitchen timer prevents overcooking your food. ScreenTimer prevents overusing your apps. ScreenTimer helps you stay in control of your screen time and stick to your intentions. Why ScreenTimer? - Unlike other screen time apps, ScreenTimer lets you set a time limit right before you use any app—no complicated setup, shortcuts, or automations. - You don’t even need to switch back to the main app—set the timer directly while using the app you want to control. Key Features - Daily Screen Time Budget – Define your overall daily allowance and stay balanced. - App Usage Timer – Set a limit before opening any app. - Stay on Track – Manage both per-app time limits and your daily screen time budget. - Break Passes – Pause all blocks for urgent needs (30 min, 24 hours, or 1 week). - Shield Overlay – Once time is up, apps are blocked with an enforced screen shield. - Smart Reminders – Get a notification 1 minute before your timer ends. Pro Features - AI Buddy* - Allow AI to control when to allow app usage - Unlock Delay – Add a pause before apps open to reduce impulsive checks. - Max Unlocks per App – Control how many times each app can be opened daily. - Night Allowance – Set customized screen time limits at night. - Per-App Limits – Assign daily time limits to individual apps. - Session Limits – Restrict how long each session can last. Subscription & Purchases Free Trial – Try all Pro features for free. Monthly & Yearly Plans – With or without trial. Lifetime Purchase – One-time payment for permanent Pro access. *AI Buddy — Requires Apple Intelligence supported device & iOS 26 or newer. ScreenTimer helps you spend less time on screens, block distractions, and reclaim your focus. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://getscreentimer.com/privacy/

About

TimeX

Features
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TimeX - Screen Time Control – Time Limit App Control your app & game time, set a timer, get stats and charts – start taking control of your phone screen now. Are you spending too much time on YouTube, TikTok or playing games aimlessly? With Time Limit App, you will stop letting your phone control you — and start taking control of your screen, time and focus. Time Limit App specializes in limiting app/browser time, with the ability to set a timer for each session, set a daily limit, and show you detailed statistics and time charts — helping you understand and change your digital habits intelligently. # Highlights * Set a session timer (e.g., 10 minutes) — when it's over, the app/browser will automatically lock. * Set a total daily time limit for social media, videos, games — you will no longer "unconsciously" overuse. * Detailed statistics: number of opens, total usage time, each type of application/browser. * Intuitive charts by day, week help you clearly see screen usage trends. * Set breaks between each session — avoid continuous uncontrolled use. * Auto-lock when reaching the limit — you don't have to remind yourself. * Simple interface, optimized experience, suitable for students, working people, parents. # Benefits you get * Get back in control: you define your screen usage instead of letting it define you. * Be more focused: less interrupted by social networks, meaningless videos from work or study. * Improve digital health: sleep better, less pressure, less dependent on smartphones. * Spend time on what really matters: family, hobbies, personal development. # Why choose Time Limit App? Hundreds of thousands of users have experienced and rated this as an effective tool to “free up” screen time, especially for students and parents who need to control their children. Friendly interface, quick setup, clear effectiveness. Don't let today pass by unconsciously. Download Time Limit App now and start your journey to control screen time, upgrade yourself and live more proactively.

Screenshots

ScreenTimer Use App with Timer4 screens
TimeX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeX at none against ScreenTimer Use App with Timer's 6. 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. ScreenTimer Use App with Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. TimeX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ScreenTimer Use App with Timer versus TimeX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenTimer Use App with TimerTimeX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBRIJIT SHEELIANgoc Thanh Pham

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ScreenTimer Use App with Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.291 Month
  • Monthly$0.291 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$0.991 Year
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  • Yearly$0.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime FreeFree
  • Lifetime$5.99
None

TimeX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScreenTimer Use App with Timer free?
ScreenTimer Use App with Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeX free?
TimeX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScreenTimer Use App with Timer or TimeX have ads?
Neither ScreenTimer Use App with Timer nor TimeX shows ads.

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