# Para vs reason

The clearest difference is rating: Para at 3.9 against reason's 1.0. Para also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). reason's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 reason sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Para holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Para has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Para ships an update fortnightly, reason every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Para | reason |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/para-screen-time-control/id6751147029/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reason-limit-screen-time/id6759702524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pilas Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833675924) | [Thomas Woodruff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880289863) |

## 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 |


### reason

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reason-limit-screen-time/id6759702524)

This app helps you regain control over your screen time by requiring you to state a reason and set a time limit before accessing distracting applications. It introduces a moment of friction to discourage mindless app usage and reduce overall phone engagement.

**Highlights:** App blocking, Reason-based access, Time limits, Reduces screen addiction, Discourages mindless usage

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reason Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Reason Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Para free?

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

### Is reason free?

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

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

Para is rated higher. Para averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while reason averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Para or reason have ads?

Para shows ads; reason does not.

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

Para ships an update fortnightly, and reason every 10 days. Most recently, Para was updated on October 28, 2026 and reason on October 28, 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.*