# Talvy vs Earn Screen Time

The clearest difference is monetization model: Talvy at free with in-app purchases against Earn Screen Time's subscription. Talvy also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (64 vs 3). Earn Screen Time's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talvy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Earn Screen Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Earn Screen Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talvy has 64 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Talvy ships an update every 10 days, Earn Screen Time every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talvy | Earn Screen Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talvy-your-skincare-program/id6758351497/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earn-screen-time-stepstore/id6767363384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 56 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Advisory](https://appshunter.io/developer/657096670) | [Hasan Kose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802064943) |

## What reviewers say

### Talvy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talvy-your-skincare-program/id6758351497)

This app helps you achieve health goals like weight loss or better sleep through small, personalized daily tasks. It features a supportive dragon companion that grows with you, avoiding guilt-inducing scoreboards. Track food, sleep, mood, and movement in a calm, integrated interface.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily tasks, Supportive dragon companion, Calorie estimation via photo, Track weight, sleep, and mood, Goal-specific plans, Gentle grounding exercises

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $34.99 | per year |


### Earn Screen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earn-screen-time-stepstore/id6767363384)

This app helps you earn screen time by walking, allowing you to unlock chosen apps for limited periods. It encourages healthier phone habits by creating intentional pauses before app usage.

**Highlights:** Earn screen time minutes by walking, Unlock apps for timed access windows, Set daily walking goals, Track progress, streaks, and awards, App blocking and cooldown timers, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talvy free?

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

### Is Earn Screen Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talvy or Earn Screen Time?

Earn Screen Time is rated higher. Talvy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Earn Screen Time averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Talvy or Earn Screen Time have ads?

Neither Talvy nor Earn Screen Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talvy or Earn Screen Time?

Talvy ships an update every 10 days, and Earn Screen Time every 6 weeks. Most recently, Talvy was updated on October 25, 2026 and Earn Screen Time on October 12, 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.*