# Screen time control vs DetoxBrain

The clearest difference is ads: DetoxBrain at none against Screen time control's shown. DetoxBrain also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen time control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and DetoxBrain sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.9 for DetoxBrain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DetoxBrain has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Screen time control ships an update fortnightly, DetoxBrain every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen time control | DetoxBrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-screenza/id6759700381/reviews)** | [4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detoxbrain-screen-time-focus/id6791557269/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [少杰 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795315824) | [Duc Hoan Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688921271) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen time control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-screenza/id6759700381)

This app helps you manage your digital life by controlling screen time and blocking distracting applications. It offers features to improve productivity, build better habits, and protect privacy through app locking and usage tracking.

**Highlights:** App lock, Screen time limits, Focus mode, Usage insights, Custom schedules

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| screen time control - week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| screen time control - 1st_week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| screen time control - year | $9.99 | per year |


### DetoxBrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detoxbrain-screen-time-focus/id6791557269)

This app helps you regain control of your digital habits by blocking distracting applications and setting screen time limits. It offers focus sessions, detailed insights into your usage, and privacy-focused architecture that keeps your data on your device.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps with enforced system-level blocking, Set daily time and open-count limits per app, Recurring schedules for bedtime, work, and mornings, Timed sessions with growing delays before app access, Focus sessions for uninterrupted work or study, Detailed usage insights and streaks, Privacy-first architecture with data stored locally

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen time control free?

Screen time control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DetoxBrain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen time control or DetoxBrain?

Screen time control is rated higher. Screen time control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DetoxBrain averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Screen time control or DetoxBrain have ads?

Screen time control shows ads; DetoxBrain does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen time control or DetoxBrain?

Screen time control ships an update fortnightly, and DetoxBrain every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen time control was updated on October 7, 2026 and DetoxBrain on October 24, 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.*