# StarForge vs Screen time control

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen time control at freemium against StarForge's subscription. Screen time control also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). StarForge's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarForge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Screen time control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StarForge against 5.0 for Screen time control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarForge has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StarForge ships an update every 3 months, Screen time control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarForge | Screen time control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starforge-screen-time-control/id6753198241/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-screenza/id6759700381/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 181 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peakloom LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843015184) | [少杰 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795315824) |

## What reviewers say

### StarForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starforge-screen-time-control/id6753198241)

This app helps you visualize and quantify your focus time by turning each session into a star that forms a personal galaxy. It also includes features for blocking distractions, guided activity breaks, and progress projection.

**Highlights:** App blocking during focus sessions, Guided activity breaks, Focus timer with immersive atmospheres, Time Machine for future progress projection, Unlockable achievements, Home and Lock Screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### Screen time control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-screenza/id6759700381)

This app helps you manage your digital life by controlling screen time and blocking distracting applications. It offers features to improve productivity, build better habits, and protect privacy through app locking and usage tracking.

**Highlights:** App lock, Screen time limits, Focus mode, Usage insights, Custom schedules

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| screen time control - week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| screen time control - 1st_week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| screen time control - year | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarForge free?

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

### Is Screen time control free?

Screen time control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StarForge or Screen time control?

StarForge and Screen time control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do StarForge or Screen time control have ads?

Screen time control shows ads; StarForge does not.

### Which is updated more often, StarForge or Screen time control?

StarForge ships an update every 3 months, and Screen time control fortnightly. Most recently, StarForge was updated on October 3, 2026 and Screen time control on September 20, 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.*