Comparison

CTRL vs UseIntent

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

Head to head
About

CTRL

Features
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CTRL helps you take back control of your screen time โ€” without the guilt trip. Instead of shaming you into putting your phone down, CTRL gives you the tools to be intentional about when and how you use it. Set up Focus Groups to block distracting apps during the hours that matter โ€” work, sleep, time with people you love โ€” with schedules, daily limits, and session timers that fit your life instead of fighting it. When you do want to check social media, The Vault gives you a filtered, friction-aware way in. Open Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more with the feeds and infinite scroll stripped out, so you can check what you came for and get back to your day. CTRL also tracks Mental Nourishment โ€” a simple daily score that rewards the things that actually recharge you (reading, walking, journaling, deep work) and accounts for time spent on screens, so you can see the full picture, not just a screen time number that makes you feel bad. CTRL is built for people who want to change their relationship with their phone, not just white-knuckle through it. โ€ข Focus Groups โ€” scheduled blocking windows, daily open limits, and session timers for the apps that pull you in โ€ข The Vault โ€” filtered, distraction-reduced access to social platforms instead of an all-or-nothing block โ€ข Mental Nourishment โ€” a daily score that credits real recharge activities alongside screen time โ€ข A calm, dark interface designed to feel empowering, not punishing

About

UseIntent

Features
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Use your apps - without losing control. UseIntent is a customizable hub that lets you access your favorite platforms in a more intentional, distraction-free way. Instead of jumping between apps designed to keep you hooked, UseIntent helps you stay focused, set limits, and take back your time. Key Features Custom App Hub Add your favorite platforms and access them in one place. Personalize each entry with your own name, icon, and settings. Distraction Reduction Reduce exposure to addictive content patterns by controlling how you access your feeds. Time Limits & Usage Control Set daily limits for specific platforms and avoid endless scrolling. Intentional Browsing Turn passive scrolling into conscious usage with built-in prompts and friction. Flexible & Personal Add, remove, and organize the apps you use - your setup, your rules. Why UseIntent? Most apps are designed to capture your attention. UseIntent is designed to give it back. It is not about quitting your favorite platforms - it is about using them on your terms. Privacy First No tracking No data selling No unnecessary permissions Disclaimer UseIntent is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any third-party platforms or companies.

Screenshots

CTRL3 screens
UseIntent3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: UseIntent at 15.1 against CTRL's 26.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
CTRL versus UseIntent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCTRLUseIntent
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.115.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB33 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMohamed BengabsiaCLEMENT FOISSARD

In-app purchases

None

CTRL

No in-app purchases

None

UseIntent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CTRL free?
CTRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UseIntent free?
UseIntent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CTRL or UseIntent have ads?
Neither CTRL nor UseIntent shows ads.

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