Comparison

ScrollKitty vs Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

ScrollKitty

This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications. It gamifies the experience by having a virtual cat's health decline when you access blocked apps, encouraging you to stay focused. Set schedules and track your usage patterns to build healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • App blocking
  • Daily scheduling
  • Gamified focus with virtual pet
  • Usage tracking
  • Built-in timer for breaks
  • Daily timeline view
Features
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Your cat is counting on you. Screen Time Block: Scroll Kitty is the app blocker that makes reducing screen time feel personal. Block any app, set a daily schedule, and let your shields keep distractions out while your cat's health tracks how you're really doing. Every time you open a blocked app, your cat loses health. Keep it healthy. Keep your habits strong. WHAT MAKES SCROLL KITTY DIFFERENT - Your cat's health reflects how well you're staying off your phone - it's personal, not just a number - See exactly when and why you opened blocked apps throughout the day - A built-in timer keeps you from going right back into blocked apps after your break ends - Your daily timeline shows everything at a glance - every block, every break - Every morning is a fresh start - your cat heals overnight HOW SCROLL KITTY WORKS - Block any app - social media, games, browsers, anything - Set a daily schedule so your blocks turn on automatically - Need a quick break? Unblock for a few minutes, then shields go right back up Scroll Kitty is free to download. Full access requires a subscription - annual or weekly. Cancel anytime. Scroll Kitty uses Apple's Screen Time API. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mp2025-cmd.github.io/scrollkitty-legal/privacy.html

About

Screen Time Control

Features
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Take back your screen time with ScreenPup, a playful focus blocker that helps you spend less time inside the apps you open by accident. Start focus sessions, block distracting apps, set daily limits, schedule screen-free windows, and track your progress with real usage reports. ScreenPup is built for people who want fewer compulsive pickups, less doomscrolling, better sleep, and more time back in their day. What You Get - Focus sessions that block distracting apps while you work, study, or reset - App Lock to limit how often certain apps can be opened each day - Daily time limits for the apps that drain the most attention - Smart schedules for mornings, deep work, wind-down, and bedtime - Limited unlocks and breaks so you can stay flexible without losing control - Real screen time reports with weekly and monthly trends - Focus score, streaks, pickups, and top app insights - Personalized onboarding based on your habits and goals - Reminders and progress signals to help you stay consistent Private & Secure ScreenPup uses your device's Screen Time and usage permissions to power blocking, schedules, and reports. Your focus controls are designed to run on your phone, and ScreenPup does not need access to the specific content you view inside apps. *Note: All features described above require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.screenpup.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.screenpup.app/privacy

Screenshots

ScrollKitty4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScrollKitty 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.

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. ScrollKitty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScrollKitty ships an update every 6 days, Screen Time Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ScrollKitty versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollKittyScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPAW STUDIOS LLCSoleia Technologies (OPC) Private Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ScrollKitty

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • ScreenPup Premium Monthly V23 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • ScreenPup Premium Yearly V23 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is ScrollKitty free?
ScrollKitty 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 ScrollKitty or Screen Time Control have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; ScrollKitty does not.
Which is updated more often, ScrollKitty or Screen Time Control?
ScrollKitty ships an update every 6 days, and Screen Time Control every 4 days. Most recently, ScrollKitty was updated on October 6, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 12, 2026.

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