# TimeX vs ScreenShield

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeX at none against ScreenShield's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenShield sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TimeX asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeX | ScreenShield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Size | 60 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ngoc Thanh Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/907794619) | [Chen Yu - Shun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623107393) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timex-limit-app-usage-timer/id6754795350)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScreenShield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenshield-app-time-limit/id6760587734)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeX free?

TimeX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScreenShield free?

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

### Do TimeX or ScreenShield have ads?

Neither TimeX nor ScreenShield shows ads.

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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.*