Seren vs Screen Time Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Seren
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Seren — app blocking that actually sticks Seren helps you reclaim your attention with simple, powerful app blocks, focus timers, and schedules designed to reduce distractions and protect your time. Whether you’re trying to stop doomscrolling, protect your mornings, or stay focused during deep work, Seren helps you stay present—without relying on willpower alone. Take back your time (without quitting your phone) Your phone can be both useful and distracting. Seren offers a calm, intentional approach to managing app usage, helping you reduce noise and create space for what matters most. What Seren helps you do • Block distracting apps during focus periods • Use focus timers for deep work, studying, reading, or workouts • Create schedules for work hours, evenings, bedtime, and weekends • Plan routines so blocks happen automatically • Allow intentional breaks with clear limits • Build healthier screen habits with structure that reduces impulsive use Made for real life Seren is designed to support everyday focus and consistency, whether you’re working, studying, or winding down in the evening. Everything is designed to be set up once and trusted to run in the background. Works with iOS Screen Time Seren uses Apple’s Screen Time framework to enforce app blocking. You’ll be asked to grant Screen Time access during setup—this is required for app blockers to work properly on iPhone. Subscription required Seren requires a paid subscription to use. Subscription details, pricing, and renewal terms are presented in the app before purchase. Legal Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/marthoff7/8b84eaef2c8dca5e21dc34a22b7f35e8 Download Seren and make space for what matters.
Screen Time Control
This app helps you master your attention and reclaim your digital independence by setting strict screen time limits and blocking distracting applications. It combines Stoic philosophy with powerful tools to foster discipline, focus on goals, and improve digital well-being for individuals and families.
- Rigorous screen time control
- App locker and hider
- Deep work and time blocking
- Family safety features
- Discipline building
- Digital well-being tools
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Pip is a little cloud who helps you put your phone down. Pick the apps that pull at you and start a focus session. Pip locks them until you're done and quietly gets on with its day. Finish, and you both get something for it. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS • Lock social media, games and any app you choose while you focus • Built on Apple's Screen Time, so blocks hold even if you close the app • Need a break? Earn it with a few slow breaths or a quick memory game LIMIT YOUR SCREEN TIME • Set a daily screen time goal and see how close you are • Track pickups and screen time trends across days and weeks • Gentle morning and evening nudges, never nagging A FOCUS PET THAT GROWS WITH YOU • Every focused minute earns coins • Dress Pip up with hats, glasses and more from the shop • Keep your streak alive to unlock rewards, and mend it if a day slips MADE FOR REAL LIFE • A focus timer for study, deep work, sleep and time with people • Nightstand mode and a Live Activity keep the timer in view • A hold-to-commit pledge that makes your goal feel official PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your Screen Time data is processed by Apple on your iPhone. Pip never sees which apps you open and never uploads your usage. A subscription unlocks focus sessions and the full experience. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/e3c354c7-9a8f-4202-8159-6549f1a5ce00
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Verdict
Seren and Screen Time Control are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Seren sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Screen Time Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Seren ships an update every 5 days, Screen Time Control every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Seren | Screen Time Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mart hoff | DANIEL PETRISOR ATITIENEI |
In-app purchases
Seren
- Seren Premium – Weekly$7.997 Days
- Seren Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Seren Pro - Monthly$12.991 Month
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- Seren Pro2 variants$17.991 Year
- Seren Pro$29.991 Year
- Seren Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Seren Pro$49.991 Year
- Seren Pro$59.991 Year
- Seren Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Screen Time Control
- Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
- Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
- Yearly Plan Discount$29.991 Year
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- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- 400 Coins$0.99
- 1,350 Coins$2.99
- 2,500 Coins$4.99
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- 5,500 Coins$9.99









