Comparison

Screen Time Control vs Detox Meld

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

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Pushly helps you take control of distracting apps by turning screen time into movement. Instead of opening apps on autopilot, Pushly adds a short physical pause before access. Choose the apps you want to control, complete push-up sessions, earn credits, and unlock app time more intentionally. Whether you want to reduce scrolling, limit app time, build better phone habits, or create a stronger screen time routine, Pushly helps you create friction before you fall back into old patterns. Why Pushly? * Control distracting apps before they pull you in * Complete push-up sessions to earn credits * Use credits to unlock app time intentionally * Track your reps and progress * Reduce impulsive scrolling * Build a healthier relationship with your phone * Replace mindless screen time with movement Pushly is designed for people who want more than a normal screen time limit. Instead of simply telling you to stop, Pushly helps you pause, move, and make a more conscious choice before opening distracting apps. Pushly is free to download. Access to app blocking, credit-based app unlocking, progress tracking, and the full Pushly experience requires an active subscription after the 7-day free trial. Privacy Policy: https://a-two.de/pushly/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Detox Meld

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DetoxMeld is the AI-powered digital detox + screen-time coach. Track usage, correlate it with your mood, run structured multi-day detox challenges, take focus sessions with ambient sounds, and build a supportive community โ€” all in one app. REAL-TIME SCREEN-TIME TRACKING - Daily / weekly / monthly dashboard - App-level breakdown - Category analysis (social, entertainment, productivity, news) - Pickup count + first-pickup time - Goal progress per app AI SCREEN-TIME COACH - Conversational AI aware of your usage patterns - "Why do I keep opening Instagram at 11pm?" โ€” answered with patterns - Personalized intervention suggestions - Habit-substitution coaching STRUCTURED DETOX CHALLENGES - 7-day social media break - 30-day no-phone-in-bed - Custom challenges - Day-by-day check-in - Community-supported FOCUS SESSIONS - Pomodoro + custom intervals - Ambient soundscapes (rain, cafรฉ, white noise, lo-fi) - App blocking during sessions - Streak tracking WELLNESS SCORING - Daily wellness score (0-100) - Composite of screen time, sleep, mood, exercise - Trend chart over weeks MOOD โ†” SCREEN-TIME CORRELATION - Quick mood log (pre + post screen sessions) - AI correlations: "Your mood drops after Twitter sessions over 30 min" - Pattern detection across weeks BEDTIME WIND-DOWN MODE - Schedule wind-down 30-60 min before sleep - Grayscale + Do Not Disturb - Read or journal prompt instead SCREEN-FREE ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS - 15 preset activities across 6 categories - Exercise, learning, mindfulness, creativity, outdoors, social - Mood before/after tracking COMMUNITY + ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS - Join challenges with friends - Daily check-ins - Encouragement messages - Anonymous-optional community feed GAMIFICATION - 25 achievements + XP + streaks - Detox streak leaderboard PRIVACY & SECURITY - Email + 6-digit OTP, Google Sign-In, or Apple Sign-In - Screen-time data encrypted, deletable any time - We never sell your data SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Free: - Basic screen-time tracking - 5 AI Coach chats/day - Limited challenges Premium ($4.99/month or $29.99/year): - Full app-level analytics - Unlimited AI Coach - All structured challenges - Focus sessions + ambient sounds - Wellness scoring + mood correlation - Bedtime wind-down + grayscale - Screen-free activity suggestions - Community + accountability partner - 7-day free trial vs Opal $15.99 (iOS-only, no AI), one sec $4.99 (pause-only), ScreenZen (free, basic). DetoxMeld is iOS + AI-coached + community. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://detoxmeld.infoinlet.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://detoxmeld.infoinlet.com/terms SUBSCRIPTION TERMS DetoxMeld Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime in your iTunes Account Settings. Available plans: - Monthly: $4.99 per month - Annual: $29.99 per year

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
Detox Meld4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Detox Meld at none against Screen Time Control's shown. Detox Meld also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Detox Meld sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Detox Meld every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Screen Time Control versus Detox Meld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlDetox Meld
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size156 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtur Abrams'kijINFO INLET K.K.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions3
  • Pushly Pro Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Pushly Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pushly Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
4 purchases

Detox Meld

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly Offer$3.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Offer$23.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Detox Meld free?
Detox Meld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Control or Detox Meld have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; Detox Meld does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Detox Meld?
Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Detox Meld every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on August 12, 2026 and Detox Meld on September 18, 2026.

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