Comparison

Screen Time Control vs WhyNow

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

This app helps you master your attention and reclaim your digital independence by setting strict screen time limits and blocking distracting applications. It combines Stoic philosophy with powerful tools to foster discipline, focus on goals, and improve digital well-being for individuals and families.

Highlights
  • Rigorous screen time control
  • App locker and hider
  • Deep work and time blocking
  • Family safety features
  • Discipline building
  • Digital well-being tools
Features
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Master Your Attention. Rule Your Time. In an era of constant distraction, Temper helps you build the discipline to focus on what matters. We combine the philosophy of Stoicism with powerful technical tools to help you limit screen time and reclaim your digital independence. Don't let algorithms control your life. Lock in on your goals with Temper. - Rigorous Screen Time Control: Achieve true digital well-being by setting strict boundaries. Create a daily app time limit for social media and games. When the time is up, the app locks, forcing you to practice self-control. - The Vault: App Locker & Hider Distractions are everywhere. Use Temper as a robust app locker to secure your focus. - Deep Work & Time Blocking: Use our time blocking schedules to dedicate specific hours to work or study. Temper acts as a study tracker and time tracker, showing you exactly where your hours go so you can improve your habits. - Stay Focused & Present: Instantly app lock distractions and stay focused during critical tasks. Whether you are studying or enjoying downtime, ensure you are present in the moment. - Leadership & Family Safety Stoicism is about setting an example. Ensure family safety by managing screen habits for yourself and your loved ones. Protect your family from digital addiction and model a balanced life. - Build Discipline: Turn app limits into a daily practice of virtue. - Mastery: Stop consuming. Start creating. A subscription is required to use Temper. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/8f276018-3b7a-4a6f-9d8a-70109beef03d

About

WhyNow

This app helps you reduce time spent on distracting applications by requiring intentional unlocks. Create custom blocking profiles and choose from various unlock methods like physical movement, QR codes, or timers to build better phone habits.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Create focused profiles
  • Unlock with movement challenges
  • Use QR codes or NFC tags
  • Add timers and delays
  • Track focus progress
Features
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WhyNow helps you spend less time on distracting apps by making every unlock intentional. Instead of relying only on limits you can ignore, WhyNow lets you create blocking profiles for the apps that pull you in, then choose how access should be unlocked. Move before you scroll, scan a QR code, tap an NFC tag, wait through a timer, pause with intention, or use emergency access when you truly need it. Use WhyNow to: - Block distracting apps with Apple Screen Time - Create focused profiles for work, study, sleep, mornings, nights, or deep focus - Unlock with pushups and movement-based challenges - Use QR codes or NFC tags as physical keys - Add timers, delays, pauses, and emergency access - Track sessions and see your focus progress over time - Build better phone habits without losing access when it matters WhyNow is built for people who want practical screen time control, not guilt. It helps you create friction in the moments when you need it most, so opening a distracting app becomes a conscious choice instead of a reflex. Start with a simple profile, choose the apps you want to block, pick an unlock method, and let WhyNow help you reclaim your time one session at a time. Terms of Use: https://tanvir.io/awesomeapps/terms Privacy Policy: https://tanvir.io/awesomeapps/privacy

Screenshots

Screen Time Control3 screens
WhyNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: WhyNow at freemium against Screen Time Control's subscription. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and WhyNow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Screen Time Control against 5.0 for WhyNow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Screen Time Control versus WhyNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlWhyNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDANIEL PETRISOR ATITIENEITaseen Tanvir

Customer experience

Screen Time Control

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WhyNow

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan Discount$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
3 purchases

WhyNow

Subscriptions3
  • WhyNow Monthly$9.991 Month
  • WhyNow Annual Save Offer$39.991 Year
  • WhyNow Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhyNow free?
WhyNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Time Control or WhyNow?
Screen Time Control and WhyNow are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Screen Time Control or WhyNow have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor WhyNow shows ads.

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