Comparison

Screen Time Control vs FluentMode

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

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
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Research shows that people spend over 23 years of their lives on their phones. Yet the time you want for self-growth, hobbies, exercise, and real-life moments is already there—it’s just quietly taken by scrolling, notifications, and app hopping. Blucky helps you take back control. With smart focus sessions, app blocking, customizable schedules, and personalized reminders, you can reclaim your attention, reduce distractions, and use your time intentionally. Even small daily changes add up to years of meaningful time regained over a lifetime. FEATURES App Blocking & Focus Sessions Stop wasting time on distracting apps. Block the apps that interrupt your work, study, or personal projects, and create dedicated focus sessions to stay fully concentrated. Smart Schedules & Custom Modes Automatically block apps at key times—mornings, work hours, or before sleep. Build routines like Work Focus, Study Time, Morning Routine, Family Time, or Digital Detox with settings tailored for each situation. Attention Support & Daily Routines Blucky helps users with concentration difficulties, including ADHD. Set work hours, sleep, and personal routines so your phone supports your lifestyle instead of stealing your time. Motivation & Reminders Stay encouraged with Blucky’s Stickerbook, celebrating milestones and progress. Receive timely nudges whenever you get distracted or hit your screen time limit to maintain consistency. Screen Time Reports Track your screen time, focus sessions, and offline moments. Clear reports help you understand your habits and measure your progress. BENEFITS • Reduce daily screen time • Improve productivity and concentration • Build healthier digital habits • Avoid social media distractions • Create better routines for work, study, and sleep • Stay more present offline and in real life PRIVATE & SAFE Blucky uses Apple’s Screen Time API to monitor and block apps securely. Your data stays private and is processed directly on your device. We do not collect or store personal usage data. BLUCKY PREMIUM We’re confident you’ll love Blucky. Start your 7-day free trial. Experience distraction-free focus and take control of your screen time. A yearly subscription unlocks everything—uninterrupted focus, healthier digital habits, and more time for what truly matters. Privacy Policy: http://drumpadapps.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: http://drumpadapps.com/terms-of-use If you have questions or feedback, contact us at support@dpmapps.com.

About

FluentMode

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Stop doomscrolling. Start learning. FluentMode turns your screen-time habit into a language-learning habit. Pick the apps that steal your time — social media, games, anything — and FluentMode blocks them until you complete a quick language drill. Practice, earn minutes, scroll guilt-free. When your earned time runs out, the block returns. FREE TO START Choose one language and learn it free, from your first word to the end of beginner level (A1). No trial countdown, no credit card. That includes the full app-blocking system, native-speaker audio, and every drill type — for Japanese, Korean and Chinese, it also includes the complete writing-system course. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose the apps you want to block 2. When you open one, FluentMode steps in 3. Complete a 1-minute drill to earn screen time 4. Spend your minutes — then earn more GO FURTHER WITH PRO FluentMode Pro unlocks all six languages — Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Chinese — and carries each one from beginner (A1) through upper-intermediate (B2). Learn several at once, or take one much further. WHY IT WORKS The moment you reach for a distraction is the perfect moment to learn. FluentMode uses the pull of your favorite apps as fuel: dozens of tiny practice sessions a day, exactly when you were going to waste time anyway. FEATURES • Fast, satisfying drills with native-speaker audio • Earn screen time for every completed session • Blocks enforced by Apple's Screen Time — no willpower required • Track streaks, XP, and mastery per language • Progress backed up to the cloud with your account FluentMode is free to use. FluentMode Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Service: https://veradia.org/fluentmode/tos Privacy Policy: https://veradia.org/fluentmode/privacy

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
FluentMode4 screens

Verdict

The call

Screen Time Control and FluentMode are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year and FluentMode sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update every 2 weeks, FluentMode fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Screen Time Control versus FluentMode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlFluentMode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDPM APPS LPAlberto Fernandez

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
5 purchases

FluentMode

Subscriptions5
  • FluentMode Pro — Weekly$3.497 Days
  • FluentMode Pro — Monthly$5.991 Month
  • FluentMode Pro — Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • FluentMode Pro — Annual$39.991 Year
  • FluentMode Pro — Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FluentMode free?
FluentMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Control or FluentMode have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor FluentMode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or FluentMode?
Screen Time Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and FluentMode fortnightly. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and FluentMode on September 26, 2026.

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