# Merite vs AppTime

The clearest difference is rating: Merite at 4.6 against AppTime's 3.3. Merite also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (35 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merite sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AppTime sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Merite holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merite has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Merite's written reviews are positive against 80% of AppTime's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Merite ships an update every 10 days, AppTime every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merite | AppTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merite-earn-screen-time/id6757801429/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apptime-screen-time-control/id6761046766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Talko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869002635) | [帆 邱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766624521) |

## What reviewers say

### Merite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merite-earn-screen-time/id6757801429)

This app transforms screen time into a reward by letting users earn usage time by completing tasks. Distracting apps remain blocked until enough time is earned, promoting balance and turning your phone into a tool.

**Highlights:** Earn screen time by completing tasks, Block distracting apps until time is earned, Data stays on device, no tracking, Promotes phone-life balance, Turn phone into a tool

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a pizza | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Merite Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### AppTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apptime-screen-time-control/id6761046766)

Build positive habits and manage your screen time by earning points for completing goals. Trade self-discipline for freedom and reduce distractions with a rewarding system.

**Highlights:** Build custom daily habits, Earn points for habit completion, Redeem points for entertainment app time, Track daily status with Health Value, Complete system tasks for extra time, Home screen widgets for quick check-ins, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe Pro | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merite free?

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

### Is AppTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Merite or AppTime?

Merite is rated higher. Merite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while AppTime averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Merite or AppTime have ads?

Neither Merite nor AppTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Merite or AppTime?

Merite ships an update every 10 days, and AppTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Merite was updated on October 24, 2026 and AppTime on October 24, 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.*