Wasted vs Pace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Wasted
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Every other screen time app blocks you. Wasted just makes you aware. You don't need another wall between you and your phone ā you've tapped "Ignore" on Screen Time limits a hundred times. Wasted is different. It's a nudger, not a blocker. Pick the apps you waste time on (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Xā¦), set a reminder interval, and the moment you go over, Wasted calls you out ā with a personality you actually feel. MEET YOUR 5 ARCHETYPES Choose who nudges you. Each one delivers the same wake-up call in a completely different voice: ⢠Minimalist ā clean, stoic, no drama. Just the facts. ⢠Satirist ā sarcastic and funny. The friend who roasts you with love. ⢠Philosopher ā reflective and thought-provoking. Makes you actually think. ⢠Moralist ā serious and guilt-driven. No sugar-coating. ⢠Provocateur ā aggressive and confrontational. For when you need a slap, not a tap. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps that eat your time. 2. Set how long is "too long." 3. Keep scrolling ā Wasted lets you. But the second you cross the line, your archetype fires a notification. Still scrolling? It nudges again, every interval, until you stop. No blocking. No friction wall. No forcing. Just awareness, sharp enough to break the trance. 100% PRIVATE ā BY DESIGN ⢠No account. No sign-up. No email. ⢠No cloud. No sync. Nothing leaves your phone. ⢠No analytics. No tracking. No data selling. No ads. Wasted uses Apple's official Screen Time (DeviceActivity) framework and runs entirely on-device. What you do on your phone stays on your phone. FREE FOREVER ⢠Track up to 2 apps ⢠All 5 archetypes included ⢠Full monitoring and notifications GO PRO (14-day free trial) ⢠Track up to 5 apps ⢠The full message library for every archetype (endless variety) ⢠Create your own custom archetypes ā write the voice that gets through to YOU $4.99/month or $29.49/year (save ~50%). Same 14-day free trial on both. WHO IT'S FOR If native Screen Time limits never stuck, if app blockers feel like punishment, and if you'd rather be reminded than restricted ā Wasted is built for you. Awareness-based self-control for people who want a tool with a personality, not another sterile productivity app. Stop doom-scrolling. Start noticing. Download Wasted. ā Privacy: Wasted collects no data. There is no account and nothing is transmitted off your device. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage in Settings.
Pace
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Pace is an iPhone screen time companion designed to help you reduce distractions, build healthier boundaries with apps, and create a steadier rhythm for study, work, rest, and bedtime. Instead of pushing extreme digital detox, Pace gives you practical tools to pause, reset, and stay intentional with your screen time. What you can do with Pace: ⢠Start a Quick Focus session when you want a short period of fewer distractions ⢠Review screen time patterns and usage insights ⢠Monitor rule status and build more consistent daily habits ⢠Use calm, supportive prompts to help you pause before returning to distracting apps Optional subscription features: ⢠Plan Mode: create recurring schedules for app limits and blocking windows ⢠Daily Usage Limits: set a daily allowance for selected apps or app groups ⢠Open Limits: limit how often certain apps can be opened and how long each session can last ⢠Advanced focus and app boundary controls Pace can be helpful if you want to: ⢠Stay focused while studying, writing, or working ⢠Reduce short-video, social, or gaming distractions ⢠Build a better bedtime routine ⢠Spend less time on your phone without using overly harsh restrictions ⢠Understand your habits through simple, readable feedback Pace is built with iOS Screen Time, Family Controls, and Device Activity capabilities. Some features require system permissions, and availability may vary depending on your iOS version, device status, and system settings. Some advanced features require an optional in-app subscription. Privacy Policy: https://pace.gafoutech.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://pace.gafoutech.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Wasted at 18.4 against Pace's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Wasted sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Wasted ships an update every 2 weeks, Pace fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wasted | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks ā better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Srisagaan Srirasa | ē±ę° é |
In-app purchases
Wasted
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly14 Days trial$29.491 Year
Pace
- Weekly Pro$3.997 Days
- Annual Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year









