Comparison

Screen Time Control vs Tinted App Lock

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

Features
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Pausi helps you take control of long screen sessions with smart breaks, app limits, and simple usage insights. Instead of only tracking total screen time, Pausi focuses on continuous usage. Choose the apps you want to monitor, set your preferred session limit, and Pausi steps in when it is time to pause. Whether you want better digital balance for yourself or a healthier screen routine for your child, Pausi makes screen breaks easier to manage. Key Features • Smart Break Reminders — Set how long an app can be used before a break is required. • App-Based Monitoring — Choose specific apps or categories you want Pausi to watch. • Break Duration Control — Decide how long each break should last before usage can continue. • Usage Insights — See simple statistics that help you understand screen habits over time. • For Families and Individuals — Use Pausi for yourself or as part of your child’s screen time routine. Why Pausi? Long, uninterrupted screen sessions are easy to miss. Pausi helps create natural stopping points, so screen time becomes more intentional and easier to manage. Start building healthier screen habits, one pause at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pausi.app/privacypolicy

About

Tinted App Lock

This app introduces a physical barrier to app usage, requiring an NFC card tap to unlock selected distracting applications. It aims to combat excessive phone use by adding friction to access, with features like unlock cooldowns and emergency unlocks.

Highlights
  • Physical NFC card unlock
  • Custom blocklists for apps and websites
  • Unlock cooldown timer
  • Monthly emergency unlocks
  • Friction-based distraction prevention
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Most app blockers rely on passcodes or willpower. Tinted uses a physical key card to add friction and make distractions harder to bypass. ------------------------------- Need a card? Visit: tinted.world ------------------------------- You select the apps that drain your time (TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, etc). You lock them down. The ONLY way to unlock them is to physically tap your Tinted NFC card to the top of your iPhone. Leave the card in your car, give it to a parent, or lock it in another room. If you don't have the card in your hand, you don't get your apps. FEATURES: • Unlock Cooldown: Select how long you must wait before unlocking. • Emergency Unlocks: Everyone gets 3 emergency unlocks per month. Only use them if truly needed. • Custom Blocklists: Choose exactly which apps and websites to lock down. You have goals you want to hit. Stop letting your phone win.

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
Tinted App Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tinted App Lock at none against Screen Time Control's 6. Screen Time Control's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Screen Time Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Tinted App Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 days, Tinted App Lock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Screen Time Control versus Tinted App Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlTinted App Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHakan OnderAnton Sudat

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions6
  • Pausi Pro$0.997 Days
  • Pausi Pro$1.997 Days
  • Pausi Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Pausi Pro$4.991 Month
  • Pausi Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Pausi Pro$19.991 Year
None

Tinted App Lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tinted App Lock free?
Tinted App Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Time Control or Tinted App Lock have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor Tinted App Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Tinted App Lock?
Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 days, and Tinted App Lock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on November 9, 2026 and Tinted App Lock on October 31, 2026.

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