Comparison

Screen Time Control vs Thumb Scroll

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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All apps are blocked. Earn them back. Flari turns your screen time into a reward. Every morning, your distracting apps are locked. Create your plan, complete tasks, and earn minutes of screen time for each one. Want more? Do push-ups, squats, or pull-ups for bonus minutes. The more you accomplish, the more you can scroll. HOW IT WORKS 1. Wake up. All distracting apps are already blocked. 2. Tell Flari what you need to do today - by voice or text. 3. AI creates your task list with time slots in seconds. 4. Complete a task, verify it, and earn screen time minutes. 5. Spend your earned minutes on Instagram, TikTok, games - whatever you want. 6. Run out of minutes? Do more tasks or exercise to earn more. EARN MINUTES YOUR WAY Β· Complete tasks - finish what you planned and earn minutes automatically Β· Exercise - do push-ups, squats, pull-ups, and more for bonus screen time Β· Build habits - maintain daily streaks and earn extra rewards Β· Stay consistent - the more days in a row, the more you earn WHY FLARI IS DIFFERENT Most app blockers just block everything on a timer. Most planners have zero accountability. Flari turns productivity into a game: your screen time is the reward, and you earn it by doing real things. Verify tasks with photo proof. Compete with others on the leaderboard. See exactly how much you earned and where you spent it. FEATURES Β· AI Voice Planning - dictate your day, get a structured schedule in 30 seconds Β· Smart App Blocking - all apps blocked by default until you earn minutes Β· Minutes System - earn screen time for every completed task Β· Exercise Rewards - push-ups, squats, pull-ups = bonus minutes Β· Photo Verification - prove you completed tasks with photo proof Β· Habit Tracker - build routines with daily streaks and verification Β· Leaderboard - compete with others and see who earns the most Β· Deep Work Mode - distraction-free focus sessions BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO Β· Lose hours to scrolling and want to earn their screen time instead Β· Have tried other blockers or planners and gave up Β· Want productivity that feels like a game, not a punishment Β· Want to end the day with proof they got things done Block everything. Earn everything back. Questions? flari@fibipals.com Terms: https://www.flariapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy: https://www.flariapp.com/privacy-policy *Access to Flari requires a paid subscription

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Thumb Scroll

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Your phone is always right there. One tap and you're back in. Thumb Scroll flips it: do something in real life first, then scroll. Block the apps that steal your time β€” TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, games, any app you pick β€” and unlock minutes only after you've earned them. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps (and sites) to block 2. Do a real action: make your bed, touch grass, drink water, read a book… 3. Snap a photo: AI verifies it and gives you coins 4. Spend coins to unlock minutes on your blocked apps No coins? Apps stay locked. Simple. You don't have to delete your favorite apps. You just have to do something first. WHY IT WORKS (where blocking alone fails) Other apps just say "stop." But your phone is one tap away and you cave. Thumb Scroll gives you a trade instead: a walk for TikTok, a book for Instagram, a glass of water for two minutes of scroll. Your phone comes after life, not instead of it. WHAT'S INSIDE β€’ App & website blocking via Apple's Screen Time API β€’ Coins earned with real actions, validated by photo + AI (no cheating) β€’ 7 daily actions + Object Hunt: find an object with your camera β€’ Store: turn coins into minutes β€’ 3 difficulty levels (Light, Balanced, Intense) that change the coinsβ†’minutes rate β€’ Bedtime & wake schedule + custom time rules (days and time slots) β€’ Daily and weekly reports, a 0–100 score, day streaks β€’ Your thumb mascot: happy when you unplug, worn out when you scroll too much PRIVATE & SECURE Thumb Scroll uses Apple's Screen Time API: all monitoring and blocking run entirely on your device. Your usage data never leaves your phone. EARLY ACCESS Thumb Scroll is in early access: every feature is available for free, no subscription. Jump in and help us make it better. Less scrolling. More living. Terms of Use: https://thumbscroll-7ac7f.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://thumbscroll-7ac7f.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
Thumb Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Thumb Scroll at none against Screen Time Control's shown. Thumb Scroll also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Thumb Scroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update weekly, Thumb Scroll every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Screen Time Control versus Thumb Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlThumb Scroll
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.516.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size60 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTymofii HrynchukVITO BICA

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions4
  • Flari Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Flari Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Flari Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Flari Yearly1 Year trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Thumb Scroll

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$3.997 Days
  • Annual Pro – Offer$24.991 Year
  • Annual Pro3 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thumb Scroll free?
Thumb Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Control or Thumb Scroll have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; Thumb Scroll does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Thumb Scroll?
Screen Time Control ships an update weekly, and Thumb Scroll every 6 days. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on September 27, 2026 and Thumb Scroll on October 1, 2026.

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