Present vs Screen Time Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Present
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Present helps you break the reflex to open distracting apps. Set daily open limits, let Present enforce them with Appleβs Screen Time controls, and stay focused on what matters. Choose the apps that derail your day, cap how many times you can launch them, and get a gentle intervention when youβre done. Limits reset automatically at midnight, so every day starts fresh. Limit app opens, not just minutes: cap daily launches for each app Per-app blocking: only the app that hits its limit is paused, others stay available Temporary access: request short extra time when you truly need it Simple tracking: see usage and limit status at a glance Automatic resets: clean slate every night at midnight Private by design: picks are made with Appleβs Family Controls; app names stay on-device How it works: select apps with Appleβs FamilyActivityPicker, set daily open counts, and let Present block the specific app once the limit is reached. Youβll get interventions that keep you honest without shutting down your whole phone. Works on iPhone and iPad (Screen Time permission required).
Screen Time Control
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Luvia β App Blocker & Focus Take back control of your screen time. Luvia blocks the apps pulling you away from what matters β automatically, on your schedule, or whenever you need to focus right now. 5 hours. That's how long most people spend on their phone each day. Luvia helps you spend it differently. Set up schedules once. Let Luvia do the rest. Your apps get blocked automatically β during deep work, mornings, dinner, or whenever you choose. No willpower required. SCHEDULED BLOCKS Block any app on a recurring schedule. Choose the days, set the time window, and Luvia enforces it automatically β even when the app is closed. Pick from 8 ready-made presets: Deep work, Morning window, Night lock, Lunch break, Wind down, Dinner table, Study block, Weekend time. Or build your own. QUICK FOCUS Need to focus right now? Start a Quick Focus session in seconds. Choose a duration β 15 min, 25 min, 1 hour, or go indefinite β and your apps are blocked instantly. ALLOWLIST Some apps should always be accessible. Add them to your always-allowed list and they'll stay unblocked no matter what schedule is running. FOCUS SCORE See how well you stick to your schedules. Your daily Focus % shows exactly how much blocked-app time slipped through β and how many times you unblocked. SCREEN TIME GOAL Set a daily screen time goal. Track your progress throughout the day and see how close you are to hitting it. UNBLOCK (FOR EMERGENCIES) Life happens. Pause blocking for up to 15 minutes when you genuinely need it. The session picks back up automatically when time is up. PRIVATE & SECURE Luvia uses Apple's Screen Time API. All blocking runs entirely on your device. Your data never leaves your phone. Stop scrolling. Start focusing. Download Luvia β and take your time back. https://solidgrove.ai/privacy https://solidgrove.ai/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Present at weekly against Screen Time Control's every 2 weeks. Present also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Present ships an update weekly, Screen Time Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Present | Screen Time Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Sverdrup | Solid Grove |
In-app purchases
Present
No in-app purchases
Screen Time Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Present free?
Is Screen Time Control free?
Do Present or Screen Time Control have ads?
Which is updated more often, Present or Screen Time Control?
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