# Screen Time Control vs Ticking

The clearest difference is rating: Ticking at 5.0 against Screen Time Control's 1.0. Ticking also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Ticking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ticking holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Screen Time Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Ticking fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | Ticking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-app-lock/id6749958149/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticking-screen-time-control/id6755542923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Virginijus Makauskas](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772182148) | [Ticking](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854521020) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-app-lock/id6749958149)

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting apps and websites. Set daily time limits, schedule restrictions, and use location-based controls to manage your digital well-being and boost productivity.

**Highlights:** One-tap app blocking, Daily app time limits, Advanced scheduling, Website blocking (Safari Extension), Location-based controls (Zones), Customizable restrictions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Your Screen Time Control | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Your Screen Time Control | $8.99 | per 7 days |


### Ticking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticking-screen-time-control/id6755542923)

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications on a set schedule. It introduces increasing delays for breaks, making it harder to interrupt your focused time. The interface is minimal and customizable, designed to stay out of your way.

**Highlights:** Scheduled app blocking, Progressive friction on breaks, Customizable color and icon, Minimal, native iOS design, Block apps by hours and days

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ticking Pro (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Ticking Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ticking free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Control or Ticking?

Ticking is rated higher. Screen Time Control averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ticking averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Screen Time Control or Ticking have ads?

Screen Time Control shows ads; Ticking does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Ticking?

Screen Time Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ticking fortnightly. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 18, 2026 and Ticking on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*