# Screen Time Control vs Unhook

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Time Control at free with in-app purchases against Unhook's subscription. Screen Time Control also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). Unhook's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Unhook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unhook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Control has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Unhook every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | Unhook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-burn/id6759897354/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhook-earn-screen-time/id6761295481/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 11 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vincent Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604233303) | [Avinash Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883755121) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-burn/id6759897354)

This app transforms your to-do list into screen time. Complete tasks to earn logs, which you can then use to extend your allowed usage of distracting apps. When your screen time runs out, those apps are blocked until you earn more time by being productive.

**Highlights:** Task and habit creation with custom rewards, Screen time management with app blocking, Interactive flame companion with mood states, Home and lock screen widgets, Customizable screen time limits and app selection, Private by design, no cloud sync or tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Burn+ | $9.99 | one-time |


### Unhook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhook-earn-screen-time/id6761295481)

This app blocks distracting applications until you complete real-world habits. Earn in-app currency by engaging in activities like walking or using a focus timer, then spend it to unlock your phone's apps. It aims to create a healthier relationship with your device through a reward-based system.

**Highlights:** Cells economy for screen time, Real app blocking, Photo verification for habits, Step counting integration, Focus timer, Streak milestones, Stats and history tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unhook Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unhook Annual Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| Unhook 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 Unhook free?

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

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

Unhook is rated higher. Screen Time Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Unhook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Screen Time Control nor Unhook shows ads.

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

Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Unhook every 9 days. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 11, 2026 and Unhook on October 7, 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.*