Comparison

Screen Time Limit vs unhookd

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Limit

This app helps you build a healthier relationship with your phone by setting limits on app usage and tracking your digital habits. It offers flexible blocking modes, streaks, and a visual representation of your progress to encourage focus and reduce distractions.

Highlights
  • Set daily time limits for apps
  • Limit app opens
  • Schedule app blocking
  • Instant distraction-free sessions
  • Track usage insights
  • Build streaks for consistency
  • Visualize progress with Focus Garden
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OnZen—Screen Time Balance & Digital Wellbeing Break free from endless scrolling and take control of your digital life with OnZen—the app that helps you build a healthier relationship with your phone. Whether you want to spend less time on social media or simply be more intentional with your daily habits, OnZen makes it easy to stay balanced, productive, and focused on what matters most. Just choose which apps to limit, set how long and when you want to use them, and let OnZen handle the rest. Why OnZen Works Traditional app blockers simply lock you out. OnZen helps you understand your habits, reduce screen time naturally, and build lasting awareness. The result is less distraction, deeper focus, and time that feels truly your own. Daily Screen Time Goal Start with a realistic daily goal based on your current habits. If you usually spend 4 hours a day on your phone, OnZen will suggest cutting that by just 30 minutes—a small, achievable step that compounds over time. When you go over your daily screen time limit, your goal card on the home screen changes color, helping you stay aware and accountable without pressure. Smart App Limits Stay in control with flexible blocking modes designed for real life: • Set Time Limits—limit total daily use on individual apps (e.g., 30 minutes on TikTok). • Set Open Limits—limit how many times you can open a particular app. • Create Schedules—block selected apps at certain hours or on specific days. • Block Now—start a distraction-free session instantly anytime you need to focus. All modes are fully customizable, helping you create the perfect balance between focus and freedom. Stay Consistent with Streaks & your Focus Garden Every day you stay within your goals strengthens your streak. If you exceed your limit, the streak resets, motivating you to stay consistent and keep building better habits. Your personal Focus Garden turns your progress into something you can see and grow: each productive hour or balanced day plants a new tree, symbolizing your focus taking root. You’ll collect trees for: • Focus Hours • Days with OnZen • Consecutive streak days Clear Usage Insights See exactly where your time goes. OnZen tracks which apps you use most and divides them into Productive or Distracting categories that you can edit anytime. With simple, clear analytics, you’ll understand your daily patterns so you can take back control of your attention. Privacy and Security Your data remains private and securely stored on your device. We do not save your information and will never share your details with any third party. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION • Subscribe to Premium to get unlimited access to certain app features. • Subscriptions are billed automatically at the rate of your selected plan. All personal data is protected in accordance with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://epicscale.io/onzen_ios/terms https://epicscale.io/onzen_ios/privacy

About

unhookd

This app helps you break phone habit by blocking distracting apps by default. You intentionally choose when to access them through scheduled slots or quick peeks, promoting focus and mindful usage.

Highlights
  • Default-locked apps
  • Scheduled access slots
  • Mindful 'peek' feature
  • Healthy friction prompts
  • Usage insights and score
  • Focus on intentional use
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Your phone is designed to hook you. Notifications. Autoplay. Infinite scroll. unhookd is the antidote: the first app that blocks your distracting apps by default, 24/7. No willpower. No time limits you'll override. Just apps that stay blocked until you decide otherwise. —————————————————————— DEFAULT-LOCKED APPS The moment you install unhookd, your chosen apps are blocked. Around the clock. SLOTS Schedule recurring windows for when apps become accessible e.g. YouTube on Weekdays from 6-7pm PEEKS Need quick access outside a Slot? Set a duration (max 20m), pick a reason, get in, and get locked out when the time's up. INSIGHTS & SCORE See when, why, and how often you peek. Build real awareness of your digital habits. —————————————————————— All other screen-time apps: Apps available all day → you decide when to block unhookd: Apps blocked by default, 24/7 → you decide when to access That shift changes everything. Use unhookd to: → Stop opening Instagram or TikTok "just to check" → Protect deep work, study time, or creative flow → Be more present with the people who matter → Actually follow the rules you set for yourself "I've been using unhookd for a couple weeks now, and it has been amazing! I only use it for social media, and it has taken my daily average from 3.5 hours down to only 20 minutes a day! Works wonders for me, thank you." - JP Boyd Stop scrolling on autopilot. Block distractions by default. Use your phone with intention. —————————————————————— Terms of Use: https://www.unhookd.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.unhookd.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Screen Time Limit4 screens
unhookd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: unhookd at 100% against Screen Time Limit's 57%. unhookd also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Screen Time Limit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and unhookd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

unhookd holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Screen Time Limit's written reviews are positive against 100% of unhookd's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, unhookd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Time Limit versus unhookd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time Limitunhookd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (28 ratings)4.7 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEpicScale Incunhookd

Customer experience

Screen Time Limit

All ratings28 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

unhookd

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Screen Time Limit

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Monthly premium access2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Monthly premium access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly premium access2 variants$39.991 Year
10 purchases

unhookd

Subscriptions7
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • unhookd Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • unhookd Pro$49.99
  • unhookd Pro$129.99
  • unhookd Pro$149.99

Questions

Is Screen Time Limit free?
Screen Time Limit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is unhookd free?
unhookd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Time Limit or unhookd?
unhookd is rated higher. Screen Time Limit averages 4.1 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while unhookd averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.
Do Screen Time Limit or unhookd have ads?
Both Screen Time Limit and unhookd show ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Limit or unhookd?
Screen Time Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, and unhookd every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Limit was updated on September 8, 2026 and unhookd on September 22, 2026.

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