# Para vs PeerPause

The clearest difference is rating: PeerPause at 5.0 against Para's 3.9. PeerPause also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Para's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Para sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month and PeerPause sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PeerPause holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Para ships an update fortnightly, PeerPause weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Para | PeerPause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/para-screen-time-control/id6751147029/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peerpause-screen-time-control/id6754638744/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pilas Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833675924) | [Andrei Tarce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849393052) |

## What reviewers say

### Para

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/para-screen-time-control/id6751147029)

This app uses a social contract to help you break bad app habits. Your friends act as gatekeepers, controlling access to apps you want to block. You must request permission from them to regain access, fostering genuine accountability.

**Highlights:** Friend-gated app blocking, Accountability through friends, Screen time stats and trends, Streaks and time-saved tracking, QR code and SMS friend invites

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Para Supporter $1 | $1.00 | per month |
| Pantalla Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Para Supporter $5 | $5.00 | per month |
| Para Supporter $10 | $10.00 | per month |
| Para Supporter $15 | $15.00 | per month |
| Para Supporter $20 | $20.00 | per month |
| Pantalla Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |


### PeerPause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peerpause-screen-time-control/id6754638744)

This app helps you manage screen time by requiring a trusted friend to approve any extensions to your daily app limits. It prevents self-override of restrictions, fostering better digital habits.

**Highlights:** App blocking for social, video, games, and shopping, Daily app time limits, Time extension requests to a trusted friend, Buddy confirmation for limit changes, Streak tracking and improvement insights, No instant self-override

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PeerPause Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PeerPause | $6.99 | per month |
| PeerPause | $24.99 | per year |
| PeerPause Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Para free?

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

### Is PeerPause free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Para or PeerPause?

PeerPause is rated higher. Para averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PeerPause averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Para or PeerPause have ads?

Para shows ads; PeerPause does not.

### Which is updated more often, Para or PeerPause?

Para ships an update fortnightly, and PeerPause weekly. Most recently, Para was updated on October 28, 2026 and PeerPause on October 30, 2026.

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