Comparison

Screen Time Control vs Escape

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

Features
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Stepely – Walk Less Scroll. More Life. Stepely is a modern screen time app designed to help you scroll less and live more. It reduces screen time by turning movement into access β€” your apps unlock only when you walk. Instead of fighting distractions with willpower, Stepely makes scrolling intentional. If you want more time on your phone, you earn it with real steps. How Stepely Works β€’ Select the apps that cause the most scrolling β€’ Screen time runs out naturally as you use them β€’ Walk to earn more time β€” every step counts No harsh blocks. No waiting until tomorrow. Just move and unlock. Why Stepely Helps You Scroll Less β€’ Scrolling stops being automatic β€’ Screen time feels earned, not wasted β€’ Encourages short walking breaks instead of endless loops β€’ Reduces guilt and improves focus Stepely doesn’t punish you β€” it gently nudges you back to real life. Key Features β€’ Reduce screen time by earning app access with steps β€’ Custom step β€’ Automatic app blocking when time runs out β€’ Deep Focus Perfect For β€’ Doomscrollers and phone addicts β€’ People who want a realistic digital detox β€’ Users tired of disabling screen time limits β€’ Anyone seeking a healthier screen habit Privacy & Security β€’ Uses Apple Health for step tracking β€’ No data selling or tracking ads β€’ Built with Apple’s privacy-first frameworks Stepely fits naturally into your day, helping you reduce scrolling without feeling restricted. Stepely Premium unlocks unlimited app selection and all advanced features Walk more. Scroll less. Download Stepely and take control of your screen time β€” step by step. Privacy Policy: https://mobimount.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://mobimount.com/terms

About

Escape

Features
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You pick up your phone to check one thing. Forty minutes later, you're still scrolling β€” and you feel worse than before. Escape is the app that fights back. Instead of giving you more content to consume, Escape gives you small, meaningful things to do. 1–3 minute challenges across five categories: breathing, movement, mindset, creativity, and real social connection. Complete a quest. Earn XP. Build a streak. Feel the difference. HOW IT WORKS Every day you get 10 fresh quests carefully designed micro-actions: Breathe β€” Box breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, and other exercises to calm your nervous system Body β€” Push-ups, jumping jacks, cold water splash to activate your body Mind β€” Gratitude lists, sensory awareness, mindfulness exercises to improve focus Social β€” Send a message, make a call, reconnect with someone Create β€” Draw, write, or sketch to engage creativity Start a quest, follow the timer, and earn XP when done. Each one takes less time than a scrolling session. GAME-LIKE PROGRESS XP and Levels β€” Earn XP for every completed quest and level up over time Streak Tracking β€” Maintain your daily streak. Missing a day resets it Weekly Calendar β€” Track your consistency visually Milestone Badges β€” Unlock achievements at 3, 7, 14, 30, 60, and 100 days THE USEFUL FEED A curated feed of quotes, insights, and tips about focus, attention, and digital wellbeing. No infinite scroll. Only 15 carefully selected items designed to be actually useful. DESIGNED WITH INTEGRITY No ads. No in-app purchases. No account required. No sign-up. No tracking. No analytics. No cloud sync. All data stays on your device. Works completely offline. Escape is built to help you reclaim your attention one small action at a time. Ready to break the scroll loop?

Screenshots

Screen Time Control3 screens
Escape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Escape at none against Screen Time Control's 2. Escape also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Escape asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Screen Time Control versus Escape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlEscape
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size41 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNadiia MartyniukAbdallah Omar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$24.991 Year
None

Escape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Escape free?
Escape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Time Control or Escape have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor Escape shows ads.

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