# Screen Time Control vs Grit

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Screen Time Control at 3 against Grit's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Grit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Screen Time Control against 5.0 for Grit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Screen Time Control ships an update every 2 weeks, Grit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | Grit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-block-app/id6757622975/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grit-lock/id6777733134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yalcin Golayoglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607333007) | [Salute to Suit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803833125) |

## 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 |


### Grit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grit-lock/id6777733134)

This app helps you stay focused by locking selected applications until you complete a set goal, such as a workout or a specific time window. You can customize lock conditions and earn unlocks through consistent use, with options for accountability and usage insights.

**Highlights:** App locking until goal completion, Customizable shield types (morning, workout, custom), Streak building and rest days, Cooldown pauses and snoozes, Battle Buddy accountability, App usage insights and shield history, Emergency bypass with friction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Founding Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

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

### Is Grit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Control or Grit?

Screen Time Control and Grit are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Screen Time Control or Grit have ads?

Neither Screen Time Control nor Grit shows ads.

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

Screen Time Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grit fortnightly. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 17, 2026 and Grit on October 16, 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.*