# Aura vs ScreenFox

The clearest difference is rating: Aura at 5.0 against ScreenFox's 4.0. ScreenFox's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aura sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ScreenFox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aura holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Aura ships an update every 10 days, ScreenFox every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aura | ScreenFox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-screen-time-control/id6757862606/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenfox-screen-time-blocker/id6775466467/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 191 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Husein Hakim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769994815) | [Deyi Rao](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775466469) |

## What reviewers say

### Aura

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-screen-time-control/id6757862606)

This app helps you limit screen time, block distracting applications, and build focus habits through rewarding features like mascot evolution and focus sessions. It offers tools for sleep schedules and a hardcore mode for maximum discipline.

**Highlights:** Limit screen time, Block distracting apps, Focus sessions, Mascot evolution for motivation, Sleep schedules, Hardcore Mode for strict control, Streak tracking

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aura Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Aura Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Aura Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Aura Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Auro Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Aura Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


### ScreenFox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenfox-screen-time-blocker/id6775466467)

This app uses a virtual fox companion to help you reduce screen time. The fox's happiness reflects your digital habits, and excessive use locks distracting apps until you focus. Earn rewards for mindful usage and build healthier digital habits.

**Highlights:** Virtual fox companion reflects digital habits, App locking for excessive usage, Focus sessions to restore hearts, Daily streaks and achievements, App launch delay, Session duration limits

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScreenFox Pro (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| ScreenFox Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aura free?

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

### Is ScreenFox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aura or ScreenFox?

Aura is rated higher. Aura averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ScreenFox averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Aura or ScreenFox have ads?

Neither Aura nor ScreenFox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aura or ScreenFox?

Aura ships an update every 10 days, and ScreenFox every 5 days. Most recently, Aura was updated on October 15, 2026 and ScreenFox on October 8, 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.*