# Screen Time Control vs ThankLock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThankLock at 100% against Screen Time Control's 50%. ThankLock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Screen Time Control's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year. ThankLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThankLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Control has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of ThankLock's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | ThankLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-blucky/id6758042278/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thanklock-app-blocker/id6762025218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DPM APPS LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596368239) | [MPR Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562023377) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-blucky/id6758042278)

Regain control of your phone usage with smart focus sessions and app blocking. Create custom schedules and receive reminders to reduce distractions, improve concentration, and build healthier digital habits.

**Highlights:** App blocking, Focus sessions, Customizable schedules, Personalized reminders, Screen time reports, Stickerbook for motivation

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | per year |


### ThankLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thanklock-app-blocker/id6762025218)

This app helps break phone addiction by requiring users to write a gratitude entry before accessing blocked apps. It provides a private journal of reflections and offers 30-minute access windows, fostering a positive habit instead of strict limitations.

**Highlights:** App blocking via Screen Time, Gratitude entry requirement, 30-minute access windows, Private digital journal, Streak tracking, No account or cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

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

### Is ThankLock free?

ThankLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

ThankLock is rated higher. Screen Time Control averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while ThankLock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Screen Time Control nor ThankLock shows ads.

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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.*