# PandaPaus vs Derot

The clearest difference is ads: Derot at none against PandaPaus's shown. PandaPaus's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PandaPaus sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Derot sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PandaPaus against 5.0 for Derot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PandaPaus has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PandaPaus | Derot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pandapaus-screen-time-control/id6760516623/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derot-screen-time-control/id6784308174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 99 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Modern 21](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864805223) | [Anh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760383102) |

## What reviewers say

### PandaPaus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pandapaus-screen-time-control/id6760516623)

This app helps you manage your screen time by setting limits on distracting applications. Adorable helpers enforce these limits with personalized messages, while streaks and collectible backgrounds motivate you to stay focused. It offers a simple, charming approach to mindful digital usage.

**Highlights:** Set app usage limits, Personalized helper personalities, Streak tracking for accountability, Unlockable collectible backgrounds, Home screen widget, No complex dashboards

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| egg1 | Free | one-time |
| egg2 | Free | one-time |
| egg3 | Free | one-time |
| egg5 | Free | one-time |
| egg4 | Free | one-time |
| egg7 | Free | one-time |
| egg6 | Free | one-time |
| egg8 | Free | one-time |
| egg9 | Free | one-time |
| egg10 | Free | one-time |
| Streak Restore | $0.99 | one-time |


### Derot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derot-screen-time-control/id6784308174)

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting applications and tracking your screen usage. It offers daily limits, a brain health score, and digital detox challenges to build better habits and improve focus.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Track screen time with analytics, Set daily usage limits, Brain health score, 7-day digital detox challenges, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Derot Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Derot Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Derot Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Derot Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Derot Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PandaPaus free?

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

### Is Derot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PandaPaus or Derot?

Derot is rated higher. PandaPaus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Derot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PandaPaus or Derot have ads?

PandaPaus shows ads; Derot does not.

### Which is updated more often, PandaPaus or Derot?

PandaPaus ships an update every 4 days, and Derot every 4 days. Most recently, PandaPaus was updated on October 20, 2026 and Derot on October 6, 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.*