Comparison

First Light vs Screen Time Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

First Light

Establish a morning routine and block distracting apps until it's complete. This app helps you reclaim your mornings by ensuring you follow through with your planned activities before unlocking your phone.

Highlights
  • Plan morning activities with durations
  • Block distracting apps during routine
  • Check off steps from lock screen widget
  • Automatic phone unlock upon completion
  • Night mode for sleep protection
  • Weekly plan and streak tracking (Premium)
Features
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First Light helps you take back your mornings before your apps take them from you. Build a morning routine, block distracting apps while you complete it, and unlock your phone only after you've followed through. HOW IT WORKS • Plan your morning — add activities, set durations, choose your wake-up and unlock times • Lock in — distracting apps are blocked for your entire morning window • Check off each step from your lock screen widget as you go • Your phone unlocks automatically when your routine is complete FEATURES • App blocking — block specific apps or entire categories during your morning window • Weekly plan — set your routine once and it runs automatically every day (Premium) • Night mode — block apps the night before to protect your sleep • Streak tracking — build a streak and see your morning history (Premium) • Lock screen widget — check off steps without unlocking your phone PREMIUM Unlock the weekly plan, unlimited app blocking, and full streak history with a monthly, annual, or lifetime purchase. The first hour decides the day. Start on your terms. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bosnow314-dotcom.github.io/firstlight-privacy1/

About

Screen Time Control

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Pushly helps you take control of distracting apps by turning screen time into movement. Instead of opening apps on autopilot, Pushly adds a short physical pause before access. Choose the apps you want to control, complete push-up sessions, earn credits, and unlock app time more intentionally. Whether you want to reduce scrolling, limit app time, build better phone habits, or create a stronger screen time routine, Pushly helps you create friction before you fall back into old patterns. Why Pushly? * Control distracting apps before they pull you in * Complete push-up sessions to earn credits * Use credits to unlock app time intentionally * Track your reps and progress * Reduce impulsive scrolling * Build a healthier relationship with your phone * Replace mindless screen time with movement Pushly is designed for people who want more than a normal screen time limit. Instead of simply telling you to stop, Pushly helps you pause, move, and make a more conscious choice before opening distracting apps. Pushly is free to download. Access to app blocking, credit-based app unlocking, progress tracking, and the full Pushly experience requires an active subscription after the 7-day free trial. Privacy Policy: https://a-two.de/pushly/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

First Light4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: First Light at none against Screen Time Control's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. First Light sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
First Light versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst LightScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerbenjamin osnowArtur Abrams'kij

In-app purchases

3 purchases

First Light

Subscriptions2
  • First Light Monthly$4.991 Month
  • First Light Annual Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • First Light Lifetime$59.99
3 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions3
  • Pushly Pro Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Pushly Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pushly Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is First Light free?
First Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do First Light or Screen Time Control have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; First Light does not.

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