Comparison

Screen Time Control vs Stop Scrolling

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€’ Smart Break Reminders β€” Set how long an app can be used before a break is required. β€’ App-Based Monitoring β€” Choose specific apps or categories you want Pausi to watch. β€’ Break Duration Control β€” Decide how long each break should last before usage can continue. β€’ Usage Insights β€” See simple statistics that help you understand screen habits over time. β€’ For Families and Individuals β€” 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

Stop Scrolling

Features
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Take back your attention with Alpaca, an app and website blocker designed to add meaningful friction between you and distracting habits. CHOOSE HOW YOU WANT TO FOCUS β€’ Block Now β€” start an immediate blocking session, with an optional end time. β€’ Schedule β€” automatically restrict selected apps and websites on the days and times you choose. β€’ Open Limit β€” allow a chosen number of opens before a timed block begins. β€’ Usage Limit β€” set a daily usage allowance for selected apps. BLOCK OR ALLOW Choose specific apps, websites, or categories with Apple’s system picker. Use a block list to restrict selected items, or an allow list when you want a more focused device. MAKE UNLOCKING INTENTIONAL Choose how a plan can be paused: unlock normally, prevent temporary unlocking, or complete a challenge first. Challenges include a slide puzzle, Sudoku, squats, push-ups, jumping jacks, and lunges. Exercise challenges use on-device camera analysis only when you choose to start one. UNDERSTAND YOUR SCREEN TIME View on-device activity reports and keep your focus plans together in one place. Alpaca uses Apple’s Screen Time frameworks and system privacy controls to apply restrictions and produce reports. YOUR PRIVACY Alpaca does not require an account and does not display third-party advertising. Focus plans and usage summaries are stored on your device. Camera frames used for exercise challenges are analyzed on device and are not saved or uploaded by Alpaca. PURCHASE REQUIRED Full access to Alpaca requires an in-app purchase. Monthly and annual options are auto-renewable subscriptions. A one-time lifetime purchase is also available. Available products, eligibility, and localized prices are shown in the app before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://rachaelchan.github.io/Alpaca/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://rachaelchan.github.io/Alpaca/terms.html

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
Stop Scrolling4 screens

Verdict

The call

Screen Time Control and Stop Scrolling are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Stop Scrolling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 days, Stop Scrolling weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Screen Time Control versus Stop Scrolling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlStop Scrolling
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.417.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHakan OnderδΏžζ™“ ι™ˆ

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
2 purchases

Stop Scrolling

Subscriptions2
  • Alpaca Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Alpaca Pro Annual7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stop Scrolling free?
Stop Scrolling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Control or Stop Scrolling have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor Stop Scrolling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Stop Scrolling?
Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 days, and Stop Scrolling weekly. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on November 9, 2026 and Stop Scrolling on November 6, 2026.

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