Comparison

Screen Time Control vs Deplug

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

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OceanMode is a Screen Time Control app and App Blocker for iPhone. Quit doomscrolling. Limit screen time. Build better habits. Sleep better! Break bad habits with OceanMode! FEATURES: โ€ข App blocker for iPhone โ€ข Site blocker for distracting websites โ€ข Focus timer for deep work, study, and sleep โ€ข Break Protection Modes (Premium) โ€ข Ambient Sounds with Timer (Premium) BUILT FOR REAL LIFE โ€ข Stop scroll spirals and quit doomscrolling โ€ข Reduce screen time and reclaim your day โ€ข Sleep better and build habits that hold Limit screen time. Stay focused. Go deeper. Terms: https://oceanmode.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://oceanmode.app/policy

About

Deplug

Features
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Scroll less. Learn a language. Deplug blocks your most distracting apps - and the only way back in is to complete a quick language lesson. Trade mindless scrolling for real progress, one unlock at a time. You pick the apps to block. When you reach for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or anything else that pulls you in, Deplug stops you at the door and gives you a short lesson instead. Finish it, and you've earned your screen time. WHY DEPLUG WORKS Most app blockers are easy to ignore โ€” one tap and you're back to scrolling. Deplug adds just enough friction to break the autopilot, and turns that moment into something useful. Every unlock makes you a little sharper instead of a little number. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Block any app or whole category with Apple Screen Time - Unlock blocked apps by completing a bite-sized lesson - Learn Spanish, French, Japanese, and more - Practice speaking with voice-based pronunciation lessons - Run focus sessions to stay locked in - Track your focus score, streaks, and screen time over time - See exactly where your hours go with the Time Audit HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose the apps you want to block 2. Open a blocked app โ€” Deplug intercepts it 3. Complete a lesson to unlock for a set time Your Screen Time data stays private and never leaves your device. No account or login required. LANGUAGES Spanish, French, Japanese, and more โ€” across multiple difficulty levels. โ€” SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION You can subscribe to Deplug Premium to get unlimited access to all app features. Subscription options: - Premium Yearly โ€” $49.99 / year - Premium Weekly โ€” $9.99 / week - Subscriptions are billed automatically at the rate depending on the selected subscription plan. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://deplugapp.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://deplugapp.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
Deplug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Deplug at 17.0 against Screen Time Control's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Deplug sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Screen Time Control versus Deplug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlDeplug
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS26.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size114 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLunarly LimitedClean Product Scanner LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • DeepMode Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • DeepMode Pro Annually3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • DeepMode Pro Lifetime$129.99
2 purchases

Deplug

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

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

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