# Borrow vs Pause

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pause at none against Borrow's 2. Pause also leads on ads (none vs shown). Borrow's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Borrow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Pause asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Borrow | Pause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrow-screen-time-control/id6749846085/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **16** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Poteo de la una](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813543081) | [MADHURI ANNABHEEMOJU](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794457594) |

## What reviewers say

### Borrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrow-screen-time-control/id6749846085)

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by setting daily limits and making each unlock a deliberate choice. It offers features like Focus Mode, customizable time budgets, and an Allowlist for essential apps. Track your usage patterns and take back your time.

**Highlights:** Daily time budget, Focus Mode, Allowlist for essential apps, Protected and Strict modes, Live Activity countdown, Siri Shortcuts

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $49.99 | per year |


### Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-screen-time-control/id6794457262)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Borrow free?

Borrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pause free?

Pause is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Borrow or Pause have ads?

Borrow shows ads; Pause does not.

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