# Screen Time Control vs Brain Games

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Time Control at 100% against Brain Games's 0%. Screen Time Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Brain Games's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Brain Games sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Games has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of Brain Games's.

Screen Time Control ships an update every 2 weeks, Brain Games fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | Brain Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-block-app/id6757622975/reviews)** | [4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-games-screen-time-focus/id6776471284/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 37 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yalcin Golayoglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607333007) | [Screentime Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791226172) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-block-app/id6757622975)

Manage your device usage with this app blocker and focus tool. Block distracting applications, set timed focus sessions, and schedule automatic restrictions using native device technology. Track your progress and build healthier digital habits.

**Highlights:** App blocking and locking, Timed focus sessions, Recurring schedules, Statistics and analytics, Preset and custom templates, Smart notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Time Control Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Time Control Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Screen Time Control Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Screen Time Control Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


### Brain Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-games-screen-time-focus/id6776471284)

This app helps break mindless scrolling habits by requiring users to solve a quick puzzle before opening distracting apps. It turns passive screen time into active mental exercise, empowering users to regain control over their device usage and build discipline.

**Highlights:** Logic, math, memory, and pattern puzzles, App blocking by category or individual app, Tracks abandoned app unlocks, Difficulty scales with user speed, Privacy-focused, no data leaves device, Integrates with Apple's Screen Time framework

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brain Screen Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Brain Screen Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Brain Screen Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Brain Screen Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Brain Screen Pro | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brain Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Control or Brain Games?

Screen Time Control is rated higher. Screen Time Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Brain Games averages 4.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Screen Time Control or Brain Games have ads?

Neither Screen Time Control nor Brain Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Brain Games?

Screen Time Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Brain Games fortnightly. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 17, 2026 and Brain Games on October 7, 2026.

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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.*