Comparison

Seren vs Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

Seren

Features
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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 you’re trying to stop doomscrolling, protect your mornings, or stay focused during deep work, Seren helps you stay presentβ€”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 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 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 setupβ€”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.

About

Screen Time Control

Features
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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 child’s 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

Screenshots

Seren4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Seren versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSerenScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size126 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermart hoffHakan Onder

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Seren

Subscriptions9
  • 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
6 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions6
  • 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

Questions

Is Seren free?
Seren is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Seren or Screen Time Control have ads?
Neither Seren nor Screen Time Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Seren or Screen Time Control?
Seren ships an update every 5 days, and Screen Time Control every 5 days. Most recently, Seren was updated on October 30, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 31, 2026.

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