# Satory vs Control Dopamine

Satory and Control Dopamine both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Control Dopamine's written reviews are positive against 0% of Satory's. Control Dopamine also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Satory's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Satory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Control Dopamine sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.3 for Satory against 4.3 for Control Dopamine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Satory's written reviews are positive against 82% of Control Dopamine's.

Satory ships an update weekly, Control Dopamine every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Satory | Control Dopamine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satory-earn-your-screen-time/id6761147036/reviews)** | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-dopamine-screen-time/id6761228537/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 88 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serhii Sahaidak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858944406) | [GH SERVICOS DIGITAIS LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862958826) |

## What reviewers say

### Satory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satory-earn-your-screen-time/id6761147036)

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by allowing productive time to unlock minutes for distracting apps. It offers a system where you define your own rules, turning distracting time into something earned rather than regretted.

**Highlights:** Earn Screen Time system, Productive & Distracting App Picker, Customizable earn ratios, Morning Rituals feature, Focus Sessions, Progress Dashboard

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Satory Plus | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plus | $39.99 | per year |


### Control Dopamine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-dopamine-screen-time/id6761228537)

This app helps you build healthier screen time habits by gamifying your digital life. Earn credits through real-world activities to unlock distracting apps, with a virtual mascot to visualize your progress.

**Highlights:** Smart App Blocking, Brain Credits System, Yelo Mascot for Motivation, 28-Day Focus Reset Challenge, Streak Tracking, Weekly Progress Reports

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ControlDopamine Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| ControlDopamine Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Welcome Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| ControlDopamine Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Satory free?

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

### Is Control Dopamine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Satory or Control Dopamine?

Satory is rated higher. Satory averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Control Dopamine averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do Satory or Control Dopamine have ads?

Neither Satory nor Control Dopamine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Satory or Control Dopamine?

Satory ships an update weekly, and Control Dopamine every 2 days. Most recently, Satory was updated on October 31, 2026 and Control Dopamine on October 31, 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.*