Comparison

Eclipse 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

Eclipse

This app helps reduce phone usage by making your device less engaging. It offers scheduled grayscale mode and app blocking to minimize distractions and encourage focus during designated times.

Highlights
  • Scheduled grayscale mode
  • App blocking
  • Recurring focus blocks
  • Temporary snooze controls
  • Weekly usage insights
Features
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Eclipse is a screen time control and app blocker that works without relying on your willpower. Grayscale scheduling and intentional app blocking make your phone a harder place to lose yourself in. Less sensory reward, less easy access, fewer wasted hours. Your phone is engineered to hold your attention. Every color, notification, and scroll is designed to bring you back. Eclipse works against that. Features: • Scheduled grayscale during your focus hours • App blocking to cut social media and distraction • Recurring focus blocks for work, study, or evenings • Break controls when you need flexibility • Weekly screen time insights to track your habits Eclipse uses Screen Time permissions and requires a short one-time setup. Free trial available. Premium features including grayscale schedules, app blocking, and weekly insights require an auto-renewing subscription. It's design, not discipline.

About

Screen Time Control

Features
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Take back your screen time with ScreenPup, a playful focus blocker that helps you spend less time inside the apps you open by accident. Start focus sessions, block distracting apps, set daily limits, schedule screen-free windows, and track your progress with real usage reports. ScreenPup is built for people who want fewer compulsive pickups, less doomscrolling, better sleep, and more time back in their day. What You Get - Focus sessions that block distracting apps while you work, study, or reset - App Lock to limit how often certain apps can be opened each day - Daily time limits for the apps that drain the most attention - Smart schedules for mornings, deep work, wind-down, and bedtime - Limited unlocks and breaks so you can stay flexible without losing control - Real screen time reports with weekly and monthly trends - Focus score, streaks, pickups, and top app insights - Personalized onboarding based on your habits and goals - Reminders and progress signals to help you stay consistent Private & Secure ScreenPup uses your device's Screen Time and usage permissions to power blocking, schedules, and reports. Your focus controls are designed to run on your phone, and ScreenPup does not need access to the specific content you view inside apps. *Note: All features described above require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.screenpup.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.screenpup.app/privacy

Screenshots

Eclipse4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Eclipse at none against Screen Time Control's shown. Screen Time Control's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Eclipse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eclipse ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Time Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Eclipse versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipseScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEclipse SystemsSoleia Technologies (OPC) Private Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Eclipse

Subscriptions2
  • Eclipse Pro: App Blocker Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Eclipse Pro: App Blocker Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • ScreenPup Premium Monthly V23 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • ScreenPup Premium Yearly V23 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Eclipse free?
Eclipse 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 Eclipse or Screen Time Control have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; Eclipse does not.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse or Screen Time Control?
Eclipse ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Time Control every 4 days. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on September 27, 2026 and Screen Time Control on September 25, 2026.

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