# Mono vs ScreenQuest

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mono at 13.0 against ScreenQuest's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mono sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and ScreenQuest sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mono ships an update weekly, ScreenQuest every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mono | ScreenQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mono-reduce-screen-time/id6758730514/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [rohe.ai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808761620) | [Jerome Pacleb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877666986) |

## What reviewers say

### Mono

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mono-reduce-screen-time/id6758730514)

This app helps you reclaim your time and attention by setting limits on distracting applications. It uses psychology-backed interventions like grayscale mode and gentle nudges to break scrolling habits and encourage focus.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Grayscale mode, Psychology-backed interventions, Focus sessions, Privacy-focused (no accounts or tracking)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mono Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Mono Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


### ScreenQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenquest-earned-play-time/id6759257648)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English | $4.99 | one-time |
| English | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mono free?

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

### Is ScreenQuest free?

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

### Do Mono or ScreenQuest have ads?

Neither Mono nor ScreenQuest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mono or ScreenQuest?

Mono ships an update weekly, and ScreenQuest every 5 days. Most recently, Mono was updated on October 24, 2026 and ScreenQuest on October 28, 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.*