# PeerPause vs Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is ads: PeerPause at none against Screen Time Control's shown. Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PeerPause sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PeerPause | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peerpause-screen-time-control/id6754638744/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 100 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrei Tarce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849393052) | [Soleia Technologies (OPC) Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876558051) |

## What reviewers say

### PeerPause

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

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PeerPause Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PeerPause | $5.99 | per month |
| PeerPause | $24.99 | per year |


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-screenpup/id6779902778)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScreenPup Premium Monthly V2 | $9.99 | per month |
| ScreenPup Premium Yearly V2 | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PeerPause free?

PeerPause 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.

### Do PeerPause or Screen Time Control have ads?

Screen Time Control shows ads; PeerPause does not.

### Which is updated more often, PeerPause or Screen Time Control?

PeerPause ships an update every 4 days, and Screen Time Control every 4 days. Most recently, PeerPause was updated on September 29, 2026 and Screen Time Control on September 25, 2026.

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