TaskWarden vs Screen Time Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TaskWarden
This app helps you stay on track with high-stakes reminders and focus timers. It offers features like repeat alerts, photo proof for tasks, and optional app blocking to combat procrastination and distractions.
- High-stakes reminders
- Focus timers
- Optional app blocking
- Photo proof for tasks
- Widgets and Live Activities
- Reusable task templates
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TaskWarden is a high-stakes reminder and focus app for people who need more than another notification. Create reminders, choose what happens when they go overdue, and let TaskWarden keep the pressure on with repeat alerts, focus timers, widgets, Live Activities, photo proof, and optional app blocking through Apple Screen Time controls. Use TaskWarden to: Create one-time or repeating reminders Block distracting apps when important tasks are overdue Start focus timers that can keep selected apps out of reach Snooze reminders without leaving stale alerts behind Require photo proof for tasks that need real follow-through Save reusable templates for routines, chores, study sessions, and habits See urgent reminders on widgets and Live Activities TaskWarden is built for moments when ordinary reminders are too easy to ignore: finishing chores, starting deep work, getting out the door, stopping procrastination, or protecting a focus session from distracting apps. Your reminder content stays local on your device. App blocking selections are handled through Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls interfaces. A subscription is required to use TaskWarden after onboarding. Subscription options and trial availability are shown in the app before purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screen Time Control
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All apps are blocked. Earn them back. Flari turns your screen time into a reward. Every morning, your distracting apps are locked. Create your plan, complete tasks, and earn minutes of screen time for each one. Want more? Do push-ups, squats, or pull-ups for bonus minutes. The more you accomplish, the more you can scroll. HOW IT WORKS 1. Wake up. All distracting apps are already blocked. 2. Tell Flari what you need to do today - by voice or text. 3. AI creates your task list with time slots in seconds. 4. Complete a task, verify it, and earn screen time minutes. 5. Spend your earned minutes on Instagram, TikTok, games - whatever you want. 6. Run out of minutes? Do more tasks or exercise to earn more. EARN MINUTES YOUR WAY · Complete tasks - finish what you planned and earn minutes automatically · Exercise - do push-ups, squats, pull-ups, and more for bonus screen time · Build habits - maintain daily streaks and earn extra rewards · Stay consistent - the more days in a row, the more you earn WHY FLARI IS DIFFERENT Most app blockers just block everything on a timer. Most planners have zero accountability. Flari turns productivity into a game: your screen time is the reward, and you earn it by doing real things. Verify tasks with photo proof. Compete with others on the leaderboard. See exactly how much you earned and where you spent it. FEATURES · AI Voice Planning - dictate your day, get a structured schedule in 30 seconds · Smart App Blocking - all apps blocked by default until you earn minutes · Minutes System - earn screen time for every completed task · Exercise Rewards - push-ups, squats, pull-ups = bonus minutes · Photo Verification - prove you completed tasks with photo proof · Habit Tracker - build routines with daily streaks and verification · Leaderboard - compete with others and see who earns the most · Deep Work Mode - distraction-free focus sessions BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO · Lose hours to scrolling and want to earn their screen time instead · Have tried other blockers or planners and gave up · Want productivity that feels like a game, not a punishment · Want to end the day with proof they got things done Block everything. Earn everything back. Questions? flari@fibipals.com Terms: https://www.flariapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy: https://www.flariapp.com/privacy-policy *Access to Flari requires a paid subscription
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TaskWarden at none against Screen Time Control's shown. Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. TaskWarden sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TaskWarden ships an update fortnightly, Screen Time Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TaskWarden | Screen Time Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Carter | Tymofii Hrynchuk |
In-app purchases
TaskWarden
- TaskWarden Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- TaskWarden Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Screen Time Control
- Flari Weekly$4.997 Days
- Flari Monthly$9.991 Month
- Flari Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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- Flari Yearly1 Year trial$59.991 Year
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