# Screen Time Control vs FocusWell

The clearest difference is monetization model: FocusWell at free against Screen Time Control's subscription. Screen Time Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and FocusWell sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Screen Time Control against 5.0 for FocusWell. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 days, FocusWell every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | FocusWell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-pip/id6758678100/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuswell-screen-time-control/id6761383712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DANIEL PETRISOR ATITIENEI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799391459) | [Stanislav Varetskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889264591) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-pip/id6758678100)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan Discount | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| 400 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,350 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5,500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


### FocusWell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuswell-screen-time-control/id6761383712)

This app helps you regain control of your daily screen time and combat excessive scrolling. It introduces a mindful pause before opening distracting applications and allows you to set custom limits and focus sessions to build lasting concentration.

**Highlights:** Mindful pause before distracting apps, Custom app limits, Focus sessions, Daily screen time insights, Distraction-free design, Private data handling

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusWell Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| FocusWell Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| FocusWell Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| FocusWell Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| FocusWell Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| FocusWell Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| FocusWell Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| FocusWell Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| FocusWell Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| FocusWell Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

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

### Is FocusWell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Control or FocusWell?

Screen Time Control and FocusWell are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Screen Time Control or FocusWell have ads?

FocusWell shows ads; Screen Time Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or FocusWell?

Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 days, and FocusWell every 8 days. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 31, 2026 and FocusWell on October 31, 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.*