Comparison

PeerPause vs Tenn

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PeerPause

This app helps you stick to your screen time limits by involving a trusted friend. When your time is up, it blocks apps, and you must ask your 'Time Buddy' for more time, adding social accountability to break scrolling habits.

Highlights
  • App blocking that enforces limits
  • Real-time accountability with a Time Buddy
  • Request additional screen time
  • Approval required for limit changes
  • No easy self-override options
  • Private by design for user data
Features
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PeerPause is a screen time app that helps you follow through on the limits you choose. Set daily limits for distracting apps. When time runs out, PeerPause blocks access. If you genuinely need more time, send a request to one trusted person: your Time Buddy. They can approve extra time or help you stay paused. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose an app to limit. 2. Set its daily screen time limit. 3. Add a trusted Time Buddy. 4. When the limit is reached, PeerPause blocks the app. 5. Request more time and add an optional note. 6. Your Time Buddy accepts or denies the request. FEATURES • App blocking for distracting social, video, game, dating, and shopping apps • Daily app limits powered by Apple’s Screen Time APIs • Requests for additional time • Time Buddy confirmation before changing or removing a limit • Progress and Screen Time insights • No quick self-override when a limit is reached SUPPORT FROM SOMEONE YOU TRUST A Time Buddy is a friend, partner, sibling, or other trusted person who helps you stick to a limit you set for yourself. The relationship is supportive and adult-to-adult. Your Time Buddy responds to requests; they do not monitor your phone. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your Time Buddy can see the app or limit name, requested time, and any note you choose to send with a request. They cannot see your private messages inside apps, browsing, photos, or private activity. Screen Time usage data stays on your device. SUBSCRIPTION Helping someone as their Time Buddy is always free. A PeerPause Pro subscription is required to create and manage your own app limits. Pause first. Scroll less. Take back your time. TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tenn

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Tenn is an app that blocks apps and websites. It provides a simple and minimal set of features. It also includes the following features: - Minimal countdown timer - Habit timeline definition Completely free to use. ■ Features • App & Website Blocking You can select apps from the system picker. Websites can be added by domain, and subdomains are automatically included. • Custom Block Screen Text Display your own message instead of the default block screen. • Unlock Friction Choose how blocks can be disabled (such as press-and-hold) to help prevent accidental unlocking. • Countdown Timer • Habit Timeline Place time-based habits such as fasting periods, sleep, and exercise on a single vertical 24-hour timeline. • iCloud Sync Configured block rules are synced between iPhone and iPad through iCloud. On/off states are stored separately for each device. ■ Built with Apple Family Controls Tenn uses Apple’s official Family Controls and Screen Time APIs. All blocking is processed entirely on-device. ■ Free No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No ads.

Screenshots

PeerPause4 screens
Tenn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tenn at none against PeerPause's 3. PeerPause's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PeerPause sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Tenn asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PeerPause ships an update every 4 days, Tenn every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PeerPause versus Tenn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeerPauseTenn
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAndrei TarceTakuya Takeda

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PeerPause

Subscriptions3
  • PeerPause Weekly$3.997 Days
  • PeerPause3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • PeerPause3 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Tenn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PeerPause free?
PeerPause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tenn free?
Tenn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PeerPause or Tenn have ads?
Neither PeerPause nor Tenn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PeerPause or Tenn?
PeerPause ships an update every 4 days, and Tenn every 3 weeks. Most recently, PeerPause was updated on August 30, 2026 and Tenn on September 11, 2026.

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