Comparison

Screen Time Control vs Pace

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

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SugarLock is the app lock for iPhone that makes screen time control rewarding. Unlike typical app blockers that just restrict access, SugarLock gamifies digital wellness by connecting your phone usage to physical activity. Lock apps you choose, unlock them by walking – it's that simple. Transform your iPhone into a minimalist phone that rewards healthy behavior instead of mindless scrolling. TWO WAYS TO LOCK APPS & BUILD BETTER HABITS Choose the quest mode that fits your lifestyle: FOOD QUEST MODE - Perfect for Meal-Based Routines • Take a photo of your meal to start a quest • Selected apps lock for 3-4 hours • Walk to progressively unlock each app • Recognizes 300+ foods with AI (pizza, salad, sushi, and more) • Flexible timing based on when you eat • Combines food awareness with post-meal activity Want to create a dumb phone experience after eating? Food Quest transforms your phone into a movement-driven device that only unlocks as you walk. DAILY QUEST MODE - Classic App Locker with a Twist • All selected apps automatically lock at midnight • Walk throughout the day to unlock them progressively • Each app has its own step goal • Hit your daily targets for full access • Perfect for building consistent routines • Traditional screen time control meets fitness gamification Daily Quest is the ultimate minimalist phone solution – your apps stay locked until you've earned them through movement. POWERFUL APP LOCK FEATURES Smart App Selection • Choose exactly which apps to lock (social media, games, news, etc.) • Premium: Unlimited app blocking • Works with any iPhone app Real-Time Tracking • HealthKit integration for accurate step counting • Live progress bars show unlock status • Quest history with statistics • 7-day activity charts • Current streak tracking You Stay in Control • Emergency override phrase for urgent access • Switch quest modes (24-hour cooldown prevents gaming the system) • Customize step goals per app • Full control over which apps to lock/unlock Food Recognition Technology • Built-in AI recognizes 300+ foods • Pizza, burgers, salads, sushi, tacos, and more • Food photos saved to your library for meal tracking • Optional feature (Daily Quest works without it) Beautiful Design • Clean, motivating interface • Animated progress indicators • Quest completion celebrations • Dark mode support • Intuitive onboarding WHY SUGARLOCK IS DIFFERENT Most app lockers and screen time control apps just block access. That's frustrating and often leads to disabling the blocker entirely. SugarLock flips the script: every app unlock is earned through physical activity. This creates positive reinforcement – you WANT to walk because it unlocks your apps. The result? Less phone addiction, more movement, better habits. It's the perfect balance between a minimalist phone experience and staying connected when you need to be. IDEAL FOR: Breaking phone addiction and doomscrolling Building a healthier relationship with your device Post-meal walking habits (great for digestion & wellness) Creating intentional "dumb phone" time Productivity and deep focus sessions Digital minimalism without going extreme Combining fitness goals with screen time management Anyone wanting an app locker that actually works PRIVACY & SECURITY Your data, your device, your control: • All data stored locally on your iPhone • No account required • No data collected or sold • HealthKit data never leaves your device • Photos saved to your library only • Complete transparency We don't track you, monitor you, or monetize your data. Period. HEALTHKIT INTEGRATION SugarLock reads your step count via Apple HealthKit to track quest progress and unlock apps. Your health data remains private on your device and is never shared with third parties. Terms of Use: https://rudeus.io/sugarlock/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://rudeus.io/sugarlock/privacy.html

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Pace

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Train with a plan that learns from you. Pondera Pace is an intelligent running coach that analyzes your training, performance, and recovery to help you understand how you're progressing and adapt your preparation to your goals. Your body doesn't perform the same way every day. Pace uses your data to understand your current state, detect trends, and help you know when to push forward, maintain your effort, or prioritize recovery. YOUR TRAINING PLAN Prepare for your goals with a personalized running plan built around your fitness level, experience, and availability. Pace uses your progress to adapt your training as you improve, from easy runs and quality sessions to long runs and recovery. UNDERSTAND YOUR PERFORMANCE Turn your training data into information you can actually use. Analyze metrics including: • Pace and distance • Heart rate • Training load • Recovery • Sleep • Heart rate variability (HRV) • Aerobic fitness • Performance trends Pace looks for patterns over time to help you understand how your body is responding to training. YOUR ATHLETIC DIGITAL TWIN The more you train, the more Pace learns about you. Your athletic digital twin builds a dynamic model of your fitness, endurance, recovery, and progression using your own data. It's not just about knowing what you did. It's about understanding what it means for your training. SPOT CHANGES BEFORE THEY BECOME OBVIOUS Does your usual pace suddenly require more effort? Is your recovery trending down? Is your training load increasing too quickly? Pace analyzes trends to identify changes in your performance and help you make better training decisions. ALL YOUR TRAINING IN ONE PLACE Explore your running and workout history, compare sessions, and see how your performance changes over time. From your first kilometers to preparing for your next race, Pondera Pace helps you train with context. Run. Learn. Adapt. Train with Pondera Pace. Pondera Premium is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://pace.ponderahealth.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://pace.ponderahealth.com/en/privacy

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
Pace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pace at 15.1 against Screen Time Control's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Pace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Screen Time Control versus Pace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlPace
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTimothy SisonDaniel Castillo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • SugarLock Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • SugarLock Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Pace

Subscriptions2
  • Pondera Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pondera Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pace free?
Pace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Control or Pace have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor Pace shows ads.

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