Screen Time Control vs Deplug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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: โข App blocker for iPhone โข Site blocker for distracting websites โข Focus timer for deep work, study, and sleep โข Break Protection Modes (Premium) โข Ambient Sounds with Timer (Premium) BUILT FOR REAL LIFE โข Stop scroll spirals and quit doomscrolling โข Reduce screen time and reclaim your day โข 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
Deplug
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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
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Verdict
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.
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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.
| Parameter | Screen Time Control | Deplug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lunarly Limited | Clean Product Scanner LLC |
In-app purchases
Screen Time Control
- DeepMode Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- DeepMode Pro Annually3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- DeepMode Pro Lifetime$129.99
Deplug
- Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
- Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
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