# Control vs EarnLock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control at none against EarnLock's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EarnLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control | EarnLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bhautik Amipara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1396115498) | [Antti Aittamaa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855943133) |

## What reviewers say

### Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-screen-time-limits/id6759439001)

This app helps you regain control of your time by setting limits on distracting applications. It blocks chosen apps once your daily limit is reached, promoting intentional usage and focus without guilt or pressure.

**Highlights:** Set app time limits, Block distracting apps, Promote intentional usage, Reclaim lost hours, Focus on work/study/creation, Simple and clear interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### EarnLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earnlock-app-blocker-and-focus/id6771099230)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EarnLock Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| EarnLock Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| EarnLock Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control free?

Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EarnLock free?

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

### Do Control or EarnLock have ads?

Neither Control nor EarnLock shows ads.

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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.*