Seren vs Screen Time Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Seren
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Seren β 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 youβre trying to stop doomscrolling, protect your mornings, or stay focused during deep work, Seren helps you stay presentβwithout 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 β’ Block distracting apps during focus periods β’ Use focus timers for deep work, studying, reading, or workouts β’ Create schedules for work hours, evenings, bedtime, and weekends β’ Plan routines so blocks happen automatically β’ Allow intentional breaks with clear limits β’ Build healthier screen habits with structure that reduces impulsive use Made for real life Seren is designed to support everyday focus and consistency, whether youβre 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 Appleβs Screen Time framework to enforce app blocking. Youβll be asked to grant Screen Time access during setupβthis 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
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Pausi helps you take control of long screen sessions with smart breaks, app limits, and simple usage insights. Instead of only tracking total screen time, Pausi focuses on continuous usage. Choose the apps you want to monitor, set your preferred session limit, and Pausi steps in when it is time to pause. Whether you want better digital balance for yourself or a healthier screen routine for your child, Pausi makes screen breaks easier to manage. Key Features β’ Smart Break Reminders β Set how long an app can be used before a break is required. β’ App-Based Monitoring β Choose specific apps or categories you want Pausi to watch. β’ Break Duration Control β Decide how long each break should last before usage can continue. β’ Usage Insights β See simple statistics that help you understand screen habits over time. β’ For Families and Individuals β Use Pausi for yourself or as part of your childβs screen time routine. Why Pausi? Long, uninterrupted screen sessions are easy to miss. Pausi helps create natural stopping points, so screen time becomes more intentional and easier to manage. Start building healthier screen habits, one pause at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pausi.app/privacypolicy
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Verdict
Seren and Screen Time Control are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Seren | Screen Time Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 17.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mart hoff | Hakan Onder |
In-app purchases
Seren
- Seren Premium β 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
- Pausi Pro$0.997 Days
- Pausi Pro$1.997 Days
- Pausi Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
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- Pausi Pro$4.991 Month
- Pausi Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Pausi Pro$19.991 Year









