# Reset vs Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is rating: Reset at 4.5 against Screen Time Control's 3.7. Reset also leads on ratings volume (146 vs 9) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Screen Time Control's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reset sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Screen Time Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reset holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reset has 146 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Reset ships an update every 3 days, Screen Time Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reset | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reset-screen-time-control/id6760257213/reviews)** | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-finik/id6761543322/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 215 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Life Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800522741) | [IRONTECH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680167958) |

## What reviewers say

### Reset

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reset-screen-time-control/id6760257213)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by earning screen time through healthy behaviors. It acts as a behavioral operating system, rewarding effort with access to your device and providing insights into your reward system.

**Highlights:** Earn screen time through effort, Track daily dopamine balance, Measure behavior's impact on reward system, Dopamine Age comparison, Recovery-based performance insights, Real-time feedback on dopamine and unlocked minutes, Pattern insights for focus drops

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $99.99 | per year |


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-finik/id6761543322)

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by blocking distracting applications and scheduling focused work sessions. Gamified elements and progress tracking keep you motivated to reduce screen time and improve mental well-being.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Schedule app usage, Gamified motivation, Track screen time progress, Personalized tips, Set personal goals

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-week Finik Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1-month Finik Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 1-year Finik Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| 30 days Finik Premium for 4.99 | $39.99 | per year |
| 1-year Finik Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual (1-week free trial) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reset free?

Reset 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.

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

Reset is rated higher. Reset averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.

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

Neither Reset nor Screen Time Control shows ads.

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

Reset ships an update every 3 days, and Screen Time Control weekly. Most recently, Reset was updated on October 15, 2026 and Screen Time Control on September 30, 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.*