# Screen Time Control vs Daybreak

The clearest difference is rating: Daybreak at 5.0 against Screen Time Control's 4.7. Screen Time Control's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Daybreak sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Daybreak 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, Daybreak every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | Daybreak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/daybreak-screen-time-control/id6787161673/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 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vincent Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604233303) | [Ryan Setiawan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787161675) |

## 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 |


### Daybreak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybreak-screen-time-control/id6787161673)

This app automatically blocks distracting applications overnight and keeps them locked in the morning until a focus session is completed. It helps users prioritize their morning routine before accessing social media, games, or news.

**Highlights:** Automatic overnight app blocking, Morning focus session requirement, Customizable distraction selection, Simple, automatic scheduling, Emergency access with limits, Live Activities and Dynamic Island support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |
| Champion | $19.99 | one-time |
| Founding Member | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Daybreak free?

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

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

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

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

Neither Screen Time Control nor Daybreak shows ads.

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

Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Daybreak every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 11, 2026 and Daybreak on October 2, 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.*